Going Hiking? Prepare With These Tips

Articles, Safety

Help groups have a safe and pleasant outdoor hiking experience with these pro tips. Hiking is a wonderful way to experience a destination first hand while also being active and getting some steps in. And while it’s always nice to admire beautiful photos of...

Handling Conflict Between Students

Articles, Featured, Safety

No matter how hard you try, sometimes students are going to have disagreements with one other. When those disagreements happen while on a trip, it can become even stickier of an issue to deal with. The good news is there are strategies and steps to take to help handle...

Top 10 UNITED STATES STUDENT TRAVEL DESTINATIONS IN 2023

Articles, Destinations

When it’s time to travel again but you’re limited to a particular region or staying between the coasts, consider these 10 locations, selected by SYTA member tour operators as the top United States travel destinations favored by students and teachers. Click...

American Museum of Natural History’s Richard Gilder Center for Science, Education, and Innovation: Transforming New York City’s Cultural Landscape

Articles, Destinations

The new Richard Gilder Center for Science, Education, and Innovation at the American Museum of Natural History in New York City is now open! With a unique, organic design informed by nature, the Gilder Center was constructed using “shotcrete,” a sprayed-concrete...

Students Speak: Embracing Nature

Articles, Profiles

Inhaling a breath of fresh air and a tuft of sheep’s hair was all I needed to feel at home. Surrounded by ovine oddness — goats running amok, sheep searching for milk, dogs herding stubborn sheep searching for milk — I was instantly invested in the wildlife and...