Field trips are a great way to reboot a bad homeschooling week, get out of the house when everyone has cabin fever, and learn about your local area. Before heading out, check out Jeanne's tips for improving homeschool field trips.
Our listing of Nevada field trips for homeschoolers is ordered alphabetically by city. If you would like to submit a Nevada field trip destination, you may do so using the red button above.
Berlin-Ichthyosaur State ParkAustin
Berlin-Ichthyosaur State Park is open all year but extreme winter weather may prohibit travel. A trail through the town site tells the story of Berlin and its mine.
Great Basin National ParkBaker
In the shadow of 13,063-foot Wheeler Peak, 5,000-year-old bristlecone pine trees grow on rocky glacial moraines. Come to Great Basin National Park to experience the solitude of the desert, the smell of sagebrush after a thunderstorm, the darkest of night skies, and the beauty of Lehman Caves. Far from a wasteland, the Great Basin is a diverse region that awaits your discovery. Lehman Caves is the longest cave system in the state of Nevada. Tours have been entering the cave since 1885, and you can become another visitor in a long tradition of explorers. Lehman Caves is only available to enter on a ranger-guided tour. Recognized by the International Dark Sky Association as a Gold Tier International Dark Sky Park, Great Basin National Park offers the opportunity to stargaze on your own or participate in ranger-led astronomy programs.
Spring Mountain Ranch State ParkBlue Diamond
"Spring Mountain Ranch State Park is adjacent to the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area and has been used historically as a working ranch and a luxury retreat by a string of colorful owners, including German actress Vera Krupp and millionaire Howard Hughes. Today, visitors can explore some of the oldest buildings in Nevada, an 1860s blacksmith shop, the Sandstone Cabin that was home to the founding family, and the ranch house. Each spring and fall, a series of living history programs are presented depicting the lives of early settlers such as Bill Williams, Jim Wilson, Olive Lake, and other prominent Las Vegas pioneers. Programs are presented in the first person as seen through the eyes of the character, or as narrated descriptions of events in the lives of early pioneers. Demonstrations of pioneering skills are also presented, and visitors are encouraged to participate."
Northeastern Nevada MuseumElko
Northeastern Nevada’s Museum for Art, History, and Wildlife in Elko, Nevada. The Northeastern Nevada Museum Children's Education Department works with area schools to help meet certain school education standards.
Ward Charcoal Ovens State Historic ParkEly
Ward Charcoal Ovens State Historic Park is known for its six beehive-shaped historic charcoal ovens that were used from 1876 through 1879 to help process rich silver ore discovered in the area. The ovens are open for touring.
Mormon Station State Historic ParkGenoa
Mormon Station is the site of Nevada's first permanent non-native settlement. A replica of the original trading post built in 1851 houses a small museum with relics of pioneer days. The park also features the 1856 Kinsey House, one of Nevada’s oldest surviving residences and a prominent example of the financial success of Mormon Station.
Old Las Vegas Mormon State Historic ParkGenoa
Old Vegas Mormon State Historic Park is located in downtown Las Vegas. The park includes a remnant of the original adobe fort, which contains interpretive displays. The Visitor Center contains exhibits on the history of the site and historic artifacts. The "Friends of the Fort" also provide a series of programs throughout the year.
Dig This Las VegasLas Vegas
Park up the Tonka and experience the thrill of operating real 1-Ton Caterpillar earth separating equipment. Be the Boss on this super fun experience that is both affordable and memorable. Ages +3 and up can participate in a kids dig and group rates will be provided.
Kayak Lake MeadLas Vegas
Provide your student with a valuable, interactive learning experience on the Colorado River just an hour's drive outside Las Vegas. Incorporating physical activity with hands-on adventure, our knowledgeable guide will provide information that covers history, geoscience, ecology and natural science. This event is appropriate for all skill levels - from beginner to expert. At our core, we prioritize safety, education, and enjoyment for all of our guests. That's why our guides are trained in river rescue, wilderness first-aid, and CPR. so you can trust that you're in capable hands at all times.
Elgin Schoolhouse State Historic SiteLincoln County
The Elgin Schoolhouse is a historic school in rural Nevada's Lincoln County. The schoolhouse was used from 1922 through 1967, when its last student reached eighth grade. The Elgin Schoolhouse State Historic Site features many of the school’s original items. The rest are authentic to the time period. Tours of the Schoolhouse are available on the first Saturday of every month from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. or by appointment.
Dangberg Home Ranch Historic ParkMinden
The Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park is one of Carson Valley's first and largest ranches. The ranch was home to German immigrant Heinrich Friedrich Dangberg who founded the site in 1857. A local businessman, rancher and politician, Dangberg started his ranch with just a log cabin. The county and state are restoring the original buildings, including a main house, a stone cellar, a laundry building, a carriage house, a garage and a bunkhouse. These buildings and original artifacts are on display.
Valley of Fire State ParkOverton
"World-renowned for its 40,000 acres of bright red Aztec sandstone outcrops nestled in gray and tan limestone, Valley of Fire State Park contains ancient, petrified trees and petroglyphs dating back more than 2,000 years. A Visitor Center provides exhibits on the geology, ecology, prehistory, and history of the park and nearby region."
Cathedral Gorge State ParkPanaca
Cathedral Gorge erosion has carved dramatic and unique patterns in the soft bentonite clay. The big draw is cave-like formations and cathedral-like spires. Opportunities for nature study, photography, and ranger programs are available.
Fort Churchill State Historic ParkSilver Springs
"An integral part of the history of Nevada and the American West, Fort Churchill was built in 1860 to provide protection for early settlers and westbound emigrants and guard the Pony Express and telegraph lines. Today the ruins are preserved in a state of arrested decay within Fort Churchill State Historic Park, and visitors can walk designated trails to observe the ruins. The park also includes the renovated Buckland Station, an important way station in the 1800s for pioneer travelers on the Overland Route."
Old Spanish National Historic TrailSouthwestern US
Follow the routes of mule pack trains across the Southwest on the Old Spanish National Historic Trail between Santa Fe, New Mexico, and Los Angeles, California. New Mexican traders moved locally produced merchandise across what are now six states to exchange for mules and horses.
