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The forces that made those scenic mountains also caused gold to run in veins, and thermal baths to bubble, and volcanoes to erupt. The animals you see on safari have a long history of ecology and evolution. Science museums and activities explain the world. Whether it’s an active gold panning tour or a quiet afternoon in a museum or a tour of a volcanic park, science- and geology-themed activities make what you see make sense.
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Recent Science and Geology Articles:
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Photographing Northern Lights in Churchill, Manitoba
Learning about Volcanology in Auvergne, France
Taking Children to the Lawrence Hall of Science in Berkeley, California
Visiting the Blue Grotto in Capri, Italy
Spelunking on the Caribbean Island of Anguilla
Following a Geological Trail in Scotland’s Glen Nevis
Swimming in Sacred Water: Semuc Champey of Guatemala Wandering The Tufa Towers Of Mono Lake Photographing Northern Lights in Churchill, Manitoba Learning about Volcanology in Auvergne, France Taking Children to the Lawrence Hall of Science in Berkeley, California Visiting the Blue Grotto in Capri, Italy Spelunking on the Caribbean Island of Anguilla Following a Geological Trail in Scotland’s Glen Nevis
BucketTripper Tips
- Keep science museums on hand as fantastic rainy day options, especially if you’re traveling with kids.
- Caving can be another good rainy day activity, but bring a change of clothes!
- Take advantage of guides who can explain the phenomena behind the scenery, especially if you have kids along.
- For more science-related activities, also see our page on trips with animals..