Wednesday, January 25, 2023

Plan to take your homeschoolers on a fun, free, fact-filled outdoor field trip



Homeschoolers of all ages will love taking a field trip to the Kentucky Faith & Public History Walking Trail in Paris, Kentucky. It is always free and fun. The whole experience happens outdoors so be sure to dress for the weather. 

There are seven stations on the half-mile Walking Trail. At each station a large sign with historic images gives facts about the Christian religion and its history, particularly in Kentucky. Each station also contains a clue to the Eye-spy game during which visitors can explore the biography of a famous Kentuckian. In all, there are 30 Kentuckians represented in the game so there is plenty of reason to come often. 

The Walking Trail takes you through a large collection of trees in the Greg & Toni & Family Arboretum. Spring blossoms and fall colors are reasons in themselves for a visit. Labels are being produced now so that you can easily identify the trees. Soon we plan to have a nature scavenger hunt ready to add to the fun. 

Guided field trips are available when you call to schedule them in advance. They can be customized to focus on particular themes or periods in Kentucky history. These scheduled field trips include a menu of five-minute games inspired by history and by the people featured in the Eye-spy game. A spacious picnic area is on the trail. It seats 80, so pack a picnic lunch and stay as long as you want. The Walking Trail is in an area that is far from enough from the road that small children are safe to run and play while older children engage with the information. 

Give us a call at 859-987-5407 to get on the field trip schedule. Or, come anytime for a self-guided experience during daylight hours.


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