{"id":30386,"date":"2026-01-15T13:30:07","date_gmt":"2026-01-15T18:30:07","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/simplehomeschl.wpengine.com\/?p=30386"},"modified":"2026-02-11T15:11:14","modified_gmt":"2026-02-11T20:11:14","slug":"little-house-field-trip","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/simplehomeschool.net\/little-house-field-trip\/","title":{"rendered":"A Little House virtual field trip (UPDATED)"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\nA Little House Virtual Field Trip ~
\n<\/em>Written by Jamie C. Martin<\/strong><\/a>, editor of Simple Homeschool<\/strong><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

A<\/span>s I’ve written before<\/a>, the Little House books have influenced my life since I first read them as a little girl. I’ve read the entire series several times and have always had a dream – a dream that this year is going to come true!<\/p>\n

I’ve always wanted to walk where Laura walked, see where she lived, and be inspired as a family along the way.<\/strong> Well, this summer it’s happening!<\/p>\n

In June we’ll be heading west as a family – not in a covered wagon, but a minivan – to the Little House sites in Wisconsin, Minnesota, and South Dakota on a massive road trip.<\/p>\n

I’m beyond thrilled to have the opportunity to do this as a family, but then I thought – why not take you guys along with me?<\/p>\n

Of course, you won’t all fit in the minivan, but why not put together a virtual field trip so you can take your kids to Laura’s homes from your dining room or coffee table?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Ready? Let’s go!<\/p>\n

A Little House virtual field trip<\/h2>\n

Stop 1. Pepin, Wisconsin<\/h3>\n

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Books written about this site:<\/strong> Little House in the Big Woods<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

Head to Little House in the Big Woods on Google Earth<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Laura was born in the Big Woods in 1867, and she describes this first childhood home in Little House in the Big Woods<\/em>. The Ingalls lived here twice, and the memories Laura shares in the book actually take place after<\/em> they returned from the Kansas prairie.<\/strong><\/p>\n

If you look at the satellite view, you’ll see that only a few trees remain, but there’s a replica cabin located at the site and a picnic area to hang out in.<\/p>\n

Take a tour of Little House, Pepin:<\/h4>\n

(Click here<\/a> for the video if you can’t see it below.)<\/em><\/p>\n