Why Traveling Homeschool Families Should Be Harvest Hosts Members
If you're a homeschooling family traveling by RV, every mile on the road is an opportunity to learn. With a Harvest Hosts membership, your overnight stops become living classrooms — from dinosaur digs in Utah to glassblowing studios in Ohio and fossil-filled beaches in Nova Scotia. This blog explores how roadschoolers can use Harvest Hosts to enrich their curriculum, connect with local culture, and create unforgettable learning experiences wherever they roam.
For many homeschooling families, the open road isn’t just a route — it’s a classroom. Whether you’re diving into geology in Utah, discovering the art of glassblowing in Ohio, or exploring natural history in Nova Scotia, learning is everywhere when you’re RVing. And with a Harvest Hosts membership, the entire continent becomes a school map of unforgettable lessons.
Harvest Hosts connects RV travelers with 9,500+ unique overnight stays at farms, museums, attractions, and small businesses. It’s a network that turns overnight stops into meaningful educational experiences — and that’s a game-changer for roadschoolers.
Here are just a few ways Harvest Hosts can bring your homeschool curriculum to life:
Unearth Ancient History at the Dinosaur Museum (Blanding, UT)
Imagine learning about prehistoric life right where dinosaurs once roamed. The Dinosaur Museum in Blanding, Utah, a member of the Harvest Hosts network for over nine years, offers an incredible stop filled with life-size dinosaur sculptures, fossils, and detailed dioramas. As a family, you can walk through Earth's ancient past and turn textbook paleontology into a hands-on adventure.
Educational tie-ins: Earth sciences, paleontology, museum studies, timelines.
Step Back in Time at A Walk Through Time Museum (Scotsburn, NS)
For homeschool families studying Canadian history, pioneer life, or rural agriculture, A Walk Through Time Museum in Scotsburn, Nova Scotia is a captivating stop that brings the past to life. This unique museum offers immersive exhibits that explore what life was like in Pictou County and across Canada in earlier times, giving children a deep appreciation for the resilience and ingenuity of early rural communities.
Educational tie-ins: Canadian history, rural economics, pioneer living, hands-on learning, social studies.
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Explore Flight, Physics & Fun at Air Zoo (Kalamazoo, MI)
For roadschooling families diving into STEM subjects, the Air Zoo in Kalamazoo, Michigan offers an unforgettable aerospace and science experience that’s equal parts education and thrill. As a Smithsonian-affiliated museum, Air Zoo features over 100 historic aircraft and spacecraft, interactive science exhibits, flight simulators, and even indoor amusement park-style rides — making it a dream destination for curious learners of all ages.
Educational tie-ins: Aerospace engineering, physics, history of flight, restoration science, hands-on STEM, innovation.
Sail Through Maritime History at Age of Sail Heritage Centre (Port Greville, NS
History comes alive along the shores of the Greville River at the Age of Sail Heritage Centre and Museum, where traveling homeschool families can immerse themselves in centuries of rich maritime heritage. Overlooking the Minas Channel, this remarkable Harvest Hosts location offers an authentic glimpse into the evolution of Nova Scotia's shipbuilding, lumbering, and community life.
Educational tie-ins: Canadian history, shipbuilding, colonial studies, Acadian and Mi’kmaq heritage, geography, maritime trades.
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Bonus Resource: Every Kid Outdoors
For families with a 4th grader, don’t miss the Every Kid Outdoors program. It grants free access to U.S. National Parks, Lands, and Waters — a perfect complement to your Harvest Hosts adventures.
Why Harvest Hosts Works for Homeschoolers
- Affordable overnights: Stay at incredible places with no camping fees (just support the host with a purchase!).
- Educational enrichment: Every stay is a potential lesson in science, history, art, or culture.
- Flexible and fun: Filter locations based on your curriculum or interests — and go where the learning takes you.
- Community connection: Meet passionate small business owners and locals who love sharing their craft.
Ready to Make the Road Your Classroom?
A Harvest Hosts membership empowers traveling homeschool families to go beyond the ordinary. Whether you're studying geology, animal science, or creative arts, these stops create teachable moments that kids will never forget.
