The McDonald Observatory, Fort Davis, Texas

A tour of the University of Texas McDonald
Observatory complex in West Texas.

Guadalupe Peak, West Texas

On the rocky trail up to the highest point on Texas soil, Guadalupe Peak in far West Texas.

The Valley of Fires - Carrizozo, New Mexico

Traversing the lava fields in the badlands of
New Mexico in the dusty windswept region
known as the Malpais.

Sea Turtle Rescue Center -  South Padre Island

An entertaining and educational visit to Sea Turtle, Inc. where the efforts to rescue marine life is open to the public.

Para-sailing - South Padre Island

No one is too old for a adventure above the
waters of the Gulf. Join a teacher as she takes
to the air and returns safely to a bobbing boat at sea.

Panning for Gold

The school librarian bring her Alaskan gold panning experience to the brush country of South Texas.

The Grand Canal of Venice, Italy

Take a cruise on the Grand Canal in one of
Europe's  most beautiful, romantic and art filled
destinations. Join a South Texas librarian on
Vaporetto #1 in Venice Italy.

Commander Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Japan

A career adventure of a lifetime sometimes means living far from family and home. See what it is like to live on an American navy base half a world away.