Explore & Escape

Below are a variety of sites that can be a springboard into exploring this world in which we live or escaping from it. Either way, have fun and remember, "Jobs fill your pockets; adventures fill your soul." -Jamie Lyn Beatty

This collection of more than 1,200 streaming videos provides an exceptional range of content with the most valuable video documentaries and series from PBS. From science to history, art to Shakespeare, diversity to business & economics, and more.

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You might think more money, a better job, or Instagram-worthy vacations will make you happy. You’re dead wrong. In "The Happiness Lab" podcast, Yale professor Dr Laurie Santos takes you through the latest scientific research and shares surprising and inspiring stories that will change the way you think about happiness. Are you ready to feel better?

Un-boundingly energetic, Dr. Maya has a true zest for life shown by her positive and fun-loving attitude. A love for science and eating ice cream led her to major in chemistry. She was inspired to pursue a career in Food Science from watching Unwrapped on Food Network and is now an Ice Cream Scientist. Yes, that is a thing! Check out the science, the recipes, and the fun!

Google Arts & Culture puts the treasures, stories and knowledge of over 2,000 cultural institutions from 80 countries at your fingertips!

Storyline Online! Yes, this site is all about children’s books, but who cares? I love little kid's books! Watch fun and animated stories read by famous actors.


Bringing you the latest news, images and videos, America's space agency continues to pioneer the future in space exploration, and scientific discovery.

Established in 1996, the NWHM, is a museum and an U.S. history organization that "researches, collects & exhibits the contributions of women to the social, cultural, economic and political life of our nation in a context of world history."

Read about the environment, science, and the world in the latest news and stories on science, travel, and adventure. National Geographic stories take you on a journey of wonder, beauty, and wonder.

National Public Radio (NPR) delivers breaking national and world news as well as podcasts and top stories from business, politics, health, science, technology, music, arts and culture.

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Explore math with Desmos's free online graphing calculator. Graph functions, plot points, visualize algebraic equations, add sliders, animate graphs, and more!

Explore our great National Parks from the comfort of your own computer! No need to worry about ticks or grizzlies!

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