Adventure Schooling & Family Travel for Curious Families

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Seeing the wonder wherever we wander.

Adventure schooling and family travel, homeschool resources, and educational experiences for families who want to explore the world with curiosity and confidence.

What you’ll find here.

Hi, I’m Nichole! I’m a longtime homeschool mom, traveler, and storyteller who believes learning happens everywhere, not just at a desk. After years of exploring with my kids, I created Luckey Wanderers to encourage families to embrace curiosity, adventure, and their own unique path.

Luckey Wanderers is home to adventure schooling, family travel, and real-life learning beyond the classroom, and a little bit within. With over 10 years of experience in adventure schooling, travel, and homeschool, there are resources here to help you jump start your journey, or find inspiration for where you’re at.

Adventure Schooling

Learn how to turn everyday experiences: travel, museums, hikes, and conversations into meaningful education without replicating school at home.

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Family Travel

From national parks to city adventures, discover destinations, itineraries, and ideas designed for traveling with kids and teens, plus ideas for solo travels and couples getaways.

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Practical Resources

Digital guides, courses, and tools created from lived experience to help families explore with confidence.

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Recent Posts

  • Harry Potter Experiences in NYC

    If you read my Christmas in NYC with teens post, you already know how this trip started. I signed up for presale tickets for Harry Potter and the Cursed Child with Tom Felton. That plan snowballed into an entire bucket list NYC trip. I promised a dedicated breakdown of our Harry Potter experiences in NYC day, and here it is. Whether you’re building an entire Harry Potter-themed day or just…

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  • Every Homeschool Curriculum We’ve Ever Used (Since 2013)

    We’ve done this from the beginning, yes, since 2013. Putting this list of homeschool curriculum together was a whole rollercoaster of happy memories. It’s been a journey, and it still is one. Learning, together, as we go. I have zero regrets for any of the choices we’ve made along the way, even as things have shifted with the seasons. It’s okay to chase what’s best for your family, even if…

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  • Best Things to Do in Frisco Between Games: A Sports Family Guide

    For many families (ours included) weekends are busy with traveling for sports, from early mornings to long days, it sometimes feels hectic. Our family has been a travel sports family in the ArkLaTex area for five years now. We’ve learned that tournament weekends don’t have to feel rushed or exhausting. With a little extra planning, we can squeeze in some fun and make it feel like a mini family vacation.…

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  • Stay in a Glass Dome Near Bryce Canyon: Clear Sky Resorts Review + Guide

    In the middle of our southern Utah roadtrip, I surprised my kids with a stay that’s unlike anything we’ve ever done before. We pulled in just as the sun was beginning to set and it felt like we’d just arrived at some other worldly, yet fully luxurious, base camp. My kids knew immediately that this wasn’t just a place to stay, it was an entire experience that they couldn’t wait…

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  • Harry Potter Experiences in the United States

    For many families, the world of Harry Potter isn’t just a series of books or films. It’s a portkey into imagination, storytelling, and adventure that can be enjoyed for a lifetime. Over the years, we’ve discovered that the magic doesn’t have to stay on the page or on the screen. There are immersive experiences across the United States where fans can step into the wizarding world for themselves. From theme…

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  • Christmas in Oklahoma City: Best Things to do for Families

    Experience based gifts are on of our families favorite things to give. A few years ago, I had the opportunity to work with Oklahoma City tourism to create a family friendly itinerary for Christmas things to do in Oklahoma City, showcasing family friendly adventures. I’m thrilled to put all of that together now in one place. We explored all over the city and enjoyed so many delightful Christmas experiences. Keep…

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  • Adventure Schooling: Why Homeschool is the Greatest Adventure.

    Our family’s homeschool journey has been a wild and wonderful adventure. It’s completely different from when we started, and a few changes early on led me to discover our own special mash up I call adventure schooling. There are three core pillars that help define what adventure schooling can be and each leaves room for interpretation. Are you ready to say yes and see why homeschooling is the greatest adventure?…

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