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A gorgeous sunset field trip on Mount Monadnock in Southern New Hampshire

Highpointing Field trip on Top of Texas at Guadalupe Mountains National Park

I can thank my daughter for arranging this sunrise field trip at the Tidal Basin in Washington D.C. with cherry blossoms to boot!

I got stuck in an elevator during a fire alarm, while going back to my hotel room (after my workout field trip) in Frisco, Texas. Frisco’s finest rescued me!

I set out to hike all of New Hampshire's 4000 foot peaks as a big field trip goal. Here I am standing on top of Mt. Jefferson with my friend Mark, after completing the goal. Helen made me the sign to celebrate the occasion.

Finding the perfect perch on Bondcliff. White Mountains National Forest, New Hampshire

A National Park tour with Michaela, these are my favorite field trips. Time with my family, new sights, and exercise!. At Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park, Colorado.

MY bucket list field trip challenge of climbing to the top of the 48 continental United States, included this summit of Mt. Elbert in Colorado. At over 14,000 feet, the climb netted this incredible view.

The elk I saw on the golf course in Banff, did not have antlers like this bull elk Michaela and I saw at Rocky Mountain National Park.

Band trip, field trip with Kevin when he was in high school. Included a broadway show (Phantom of the Opera), and a concert at Lincoln Center. Talk about field trips within field trips!

Helen and Kevin with Mt. Hood, Oregon

Waterfalls are a great field trip. The rushing water is exciting, powerful and soothing all at once. I love them.

Our clan loves to dance, get out and find a dance field trip soon.

At Chase field watching the Arizona Diamondbacks. In the cheapest seat in the house. I love going to a game and sitting in that far away seat in the outfield. Then I move around to see all of the mini field trips that take place in a ballpark every game.

Sometimes you have to pull the mitts out and play catch. We took a mini field at Death Valley National Park. The option to play at the lowest point in the United States, 282 feet below sea level, at Badwater Basin.

Watching a college baseball game is a great field trip, you can see determination on display from those who love the sport they compete in.

A beautiful sunset field trip at Lake Murray in South Carolina

This paddle boarding field trip at Biscayne National Park in South Florida, was not only great exercise, but the bird watching above, and sea creatures below is a fantastic way to spend a few hours.

Winter hiking field trips are a lot of work, but the rewards are breathtaking, here on Mt. Field looking across to Mt. Washington in White Mountain National Forest

I love food field trips. Enjoying the food show in Istanbul

Finding that perfect picture is always a thrill.

The arts are field trip worthy just about anytime, but enjoying a sunny spring day at Brookgreen gardens, Murrells Inlet, South Carolina is simply delighful

White Water Rafting: I took Kevin on his first rafting trip when he was in middle school.

Brooklyn Bridge: I love this bridge, and yes this photo is some years ago!

Wooded bridge: You do not have to go far to get photos like this. We found this bridge just off the road in Erving, Massachusetts while hiking the New England Trail.

Sand Sledding, just as much fun as snow sledding without the cold! Caitlin and Bryan at White Sands National Park in New Mexico.

Cater Lake National Park, Oregon. We love the National Parks!!

Pizza, I have been known to travel for pizza. Here in Pittsburgh I had to make my own assessment of which Murray Avenue pizza was best. Aiello's or Mineo's.

You do not have to hike into the Grand Canyon like I was, I passed these pack mules on the way up. You can enjoy the canyon and the ride.

Just outside my hotel, I found this great trail and enjoyed a beautiful sunrise hike near Tucson at Starr Pass.

Sometimes you just have to BBQ and listen to the blues in Memphis.

Regatta? Why not? The competitors show great teamwork, you can see it all from above at the Head of the Charles in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Waterfalls. I love them, Glen Ellis Falls is less than a quarter mile from route 16 north of North Conway, New Hampshire.

Disney World fun, my family loves Disney, EVERY DAY IS A FIELD TRIP!

New York City, there is so much to love in New York, and so many field trips even for someone who lives there.

We love Zoo’s; speaking to Giraffes in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Fenway fun with Tom

At the Fair: Salmon on a stick in one hand, lobster roll in the other. I feel like Templeton from Charlottes Web.

There are so many great summits with automobile access, so everyone can enjoy the view. Like Mt. Washington in New Hampshire.

Yikes, you never know who you will run into on a bike ride!

One of my all time favorite sunrises, just before summiting Mount Hood .

I love this photo that my friend Nicole took on top of the Great Gulf Wilderness, I felt like I was in the private domain of these great mountains: Jefferson, Adams, and Madison.