Centuries of History at the National Museum of the U.S. Army

Centuries of History at the National Museum of the U.S. Army

On Veterans Day, Nov. 11, 2020, the National Museum of the United States Army opened its doors to the public. Located in Fort Belvoir, Virginia—just outside of D.C.—the new museum tells the long history of the U.S. Army since its establishment in 1775. It’s a joint...
Missouri: Ideal for Outdoor Activities

Missouri: Ideal for Outdoor Activities

Missouri likes to live on the edge. Three of its most-visited cities lie near or directly on the state’s border, making it highly well-connected. It’s a land of adventure, history and entertainment, not to mention barbecue. With rivers and forests stretching border to...
Students Speak: Have the Difficult Conversations

Students Speak: Have the Difficult Conversations

Ashley Lin, from Union High School in Camas, Washington, wrote this second-place essay for the 2020 Ripley Hunter “World Is a Classroom” essay contest. I had the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to serve as a U.S. Youth Ambassador to Uruguay. Youth Ambassadors spent a...
What Is SYTA Doing About Safety?

What Is SYTA Doing About Safety?

Safety is critically important to travel—something SYTA stresses to its members and those they support. It’s even more so since the COVID-19 pandemic halted travel. Carylann Assante, CEO of SYTA and the SYTA Youth Foundation, offers insight on SYTA’s efforts. How does...