5/13/20...Miles to date: 2,066; Students = 800! And students take the lead! Way to go KIDDOS! Now we are off on our National Parks Road Trip. In one day we were able to go from Kings Mountain National Park to Beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains in Shenandoah National Park.
5/14/20...Miles to date: 2,805; Students = 1,120 miles...GREAT JOB! Remember to keep up your miles over the weekend! We are passing beautiful Maine and heading to Ohio!
5/15/20...Miles to date: 3,500; Students = 1,400 miles! We have already visited an awesome National Park in Ohio (make sure to check it out below) and we are super close to Michigan! It'll be great to see where the weekend takes us!
Congaree National Park, South Carolina
Astonishing biodiversity exists in Congaree National Park, the largest intact expanse of old growth bottomland hardwood forest remaining in the southeastern United States. Waters from the Congaree and Wateree Rivers sweep through the floodplain, carrying nutrients and sediments that nourish and rejuvenate this ecosystem and support the growth of national and state champion trees.
2. Kings Mountain National State Park, South Carolina
Kings Mountain National Military Park offers plenty to do for both the historian in you and the nature enthusiast alike. There is also a virtual tour that will guide you throughout your visit.
3. Shenandoah National Park, Virginia
Just 75 miles from the bustle of Washington, D.C., Shenandoah National Park is a land bursting with cascading waterfalls, spectacular vistas, fields of wildflowers, and quiet wooded hollows. With over 200,000 acres of protected lands that are haven to deer, songbirds, and black bear, there's so much to explore...and your journey begins right here!
Acadia National Park protects the natural beauty of the highest rocky headlands along the Atlantic coastline of the United States, an abundance of habitats, and a rich cultural heritage. At 3.5 million visits a year, it's one of the top 10 most-visited national parks in the United States. Visitors enjoy 27 miles of historic motor roads, 158 miles of hiking trails, and 45 miles of carriage roads.
5. Cuyahoga Valley National Park, Ohio https://www.nps.gov/cuva/index.htm
Though a short distance from the urban areas of Cleveland and Akron, Cuyahoga Valley National Park seems worlds away. The park is a refuge for native plants and wildlife, and provides routes of discovery for visitors. The winding Cuyahoga River gives way to deep forests, rolling hills, and open farmlands. Walk or ride the Towpath Trail to follow the historic route of the Ohio & Erie Canal.
6. Isle Royale National Park, Michigan
Explore a rugged, isolated island, far from the sights and sounds of civilization. Surrounded by Lake Superior, Isle Royale offers unparalleled solitude and adventures for backpackers, hikers, boaters, kayakers, canoeists and scuba divers. Here, amid stunning scenic beauty, you'll find opportunities for reflection and discovery, and make memories that last a lifetime.