Happy memories…” It seems health and safety was usually something of an afterthought. Mabel Burlington commented: “In 1982, I went on a Geography field trip. Great fun.

4. Moments of discovery and wonder Memories related to discovering the world—a nature outing, a trip, or the curiosity sparked by a new experience—stimulate creativity and open-mindedness.

When asked about their most cherished childhood memories, family road trips topped the list, above birthdays, school milestones, and even Christmas. For those hitting the road this summer, whether ...

I didn’t even spend the night. For me, it was a mere 60-mile, in-state field trip – culminating with a Boxed Lunch on the Capitol Steps – that proved to be my date with destiny.