Yellowstone national park best time to visit best time of year to visitNational Parks & Monuments

The system of National Parks, monuments, historic sites and recreation areas is extremely vast! Click here for a list of all these places that could be along your route.


Wyoming Stops

The Top 25 Bucket List Destinations in Wyoming

As you plan your trip to the International Camporee in Gillette, Wyoming, you may want to add some of these stops! Learn more here.

Vore Buffalo Jump

The Vore Buffalo Jump is one of the most important archaeological sites of the Late-Prehistoric Plains Indians in the region. Learn more here.

AMES MONUMENT

The Ames Monument is located about 20 miles (32 km) east of Laramie, Wyoming, south of Interstate 80 at the Vedauwoo exit. The monument is a four-sided, random ashlar pyramid, 60 feet (18 m) square at the base and 60 feet (18 m) high, constructed of light-colored native granite. The pyramid features an interior passage, now sealed, alongside the perimeter of the structure’s base. Read more here.

Paleo Park

As you take your first steps around PALEO PARK tension and pressure just seem to drift away … Children can run and play, the air is clean, and the skies are open as far as you can see. Excitement is part of each day, along with real life adventures! Prospect for dinosaurs and other treasures! While taking a break from prospecting, you may see antelope, deer, many types of birds, native flowers and grasses. Learn more here.

Cheyenne, WY

Wyoming’s Capital City embodies the spirit of the Old West, considered a bastion of rodeo, railroads, western-themed museums, and attractions. If you’re wondering what to do in Cheyenne, Wyoming, you’re in for a treat. Learn more here.

Casper, WY

Located in the heart of the Cowboy State, Casper is a hub of fun things to do.  In fact, Casper offers many of the best things to do in Wyoming, all in one place. With amazing landscapes to explore like Casper Mountain, the legendary North Platte RiverEdness Kimball Wilkins State ParkFremont Canyon’s stunning rock walls and miles upon miles of multi-use trails, you can get your fill of the great outdoors in Casper. Learn more here.


Museums & Experiences

Andrews University Pathfinder Day

Andrews139On your way to Camporee in Wyoming, plan to spend a fun-filled, low-cost day, Thursday, August 1, 2024 @ Andrews University! This special day of activities is designed for active Pathfinders. Explore Andrews treasures in the campus museums, do hands-on projects with our academic departments, take a hayride out to the bountiful orchards, sing the Pathfinder song at the world-class Howard Performing Arts Center, and enjoy lunch and dinner on campus for a small fee per person. We’re only 85 miles from Battle Creek, Michigan, and the Historic Adventist Village.

We hope to see you on August 1, 2024, but space is limited to the first 1000 (996 remaining) Pathfinders! Click the RSVP link to leave the following:

  • Email Address
  • Phone #
  • Club Name/Leaders name

We will send you a schedule and information about the cost for the 2 meals after emailing us.

Historic Adventist Village

Historic Adventist Village, located in the west end of Battle Creek, Michigan, shares the story of “A People Who Lived to Honor God.”  The Village is a fascinating three-block experience that includes authentically restored or replicated buildings featuring the heritage of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. The Village is for all ages and is both interactive and educational.

Reservations are now required. Please use this link to formally reserve a tour before your visit.  https://adventistheritage.org/ahm-sites/historic-adventist-village/.

Phone number: (269) 965-3000

“Adventist Heritage Ministry shares the good news that God cares about you.  Each historic site, in a unique way, affirms His everlasting promise that Jesus is coming soon. Thousands of people come each year from around the world to learn about the founding of a movement of people who continue to look in hope for Jesus to return.” – Thomas R. Neslund, Elected Emeritus Trustee

The Chicago History Museum

To reserve your student group visit, go to the website and complete an online student reservation FIELD TRIP form.

For all other field-trip related inquiries, or to check on a previously submitted form, contact the Museum’s school group visit coordinator, Irene Sadler or call 312-799-2273.

http://www.chicagohistory.org

The Children's Museum of Indianapolis

The world’s biggest and best children’s museum!Over 120,000 artifacts and specimens are housed within The Children’s Museum, helping to bring the museum to life for visitors in extraordinary ways. With a rich collection history of more than 80 years, the museum has been using objects to inspire imaginations and connect generations for decades.

Visit the Children’s Museum of Indianapolis for more information.

The Creation Museum

The Creation Museum presents a “walk through history.” Designed by a former Universal Studios exhibit director, this state-of-the-art 75,000 square foot museum brings the pages of the Bible to life.

The state-of-the-art Creation Museum allows you to venture through biblical history, stunning exhibits, botanical gardens, planetarium, petting zoo, zip line adventure course, and much more.

Visit the Creation Museum website for more information.

Museum of the Bible

Museum of the Bible is an innovative, global, educational institution whose purpose is to invite all people to engage with the history, narrative and impact of the Bible.

The museum in Washington, D.C. will be housed in a 430,000-square-foot building just two blocks from the National Mall and three blocks from the nation’s Capitol, and it will open in the fall of 2017. It will provide guests with an immersive and personalized experience as they explore the history, narrative, and impact of the Bible.

Museum of the Bible will be an unparalleled experience, using cutting-edge technology to bring the Bible to life. It will span time, space, and cultures, inviting everyone to engage with the Bible. With three permanent sections and space for temporary exhibits, there will always be something new to explore.

To learn more visit https://www.museumofthebible.org/

Biblical Worldview Tours

Quickly and easily find a certified Bible guide who can give you and your group a biblical worldview tour of world-class natural history museums, zoological parks, aquariums, science and space centers, U.S. State and National Parks + Monuments, and art museums! This is a service of the Alliance of Independent Museum Guides. Please note that while each tour guide service is independently owned and operated, all listed tour guides adhere to and uphold the highest community standards set out by the Alliance of Independent Museum Guides. Visit the Discover Creation Adventure website for more information.

Noah's Ark/Ark Encounter

You’ve probably seen pictures of Noah’s Ark in children’s books, complete with giraffe heads sticking out the top. But the real Noah’s Ark, the one described in the Bible, was huge. It was amazingly seaworthy—a ship that kept the occupants safe during a year-long worldwide flood. Prepare to be blown away as you explore the life-sized reconstruction of Noah’s Ark. Built according to the dimensions given in the Bible, Ark Encounter is a jaw-dropping structure you’ll want to bring your whole family to see. Visit the Ark Encounter website for more information.