The Learning Lab

Islamorada: Waxhead Adventure
Islamorada, Florida Keys In the 16th century, Spanish conquistadors came upon a thin stretch of land within a longer belt trailing off the Southern end of what became Florida. There they witnessed some of the most intense sunsets of their journey, and so they christened the land Islamorada, literally “The...

What is Physical Sunscreen?
There are two basic types of sunscreens — chemical and physical. Each work differently to mitigate the effects of the sun’s UV rays. Physical sunscreens utilize minerals zinc oxide or titanium dioxide as active ingredients. These sit on top of the skin where they absorb UV rays, convert them into infrared heat energy, then dispose of the heat...

15 Benefits Of Going Outdoors
Like most Americans, our family loves technology. We use our phones and computers to manage our social media accounts, email vendors and partners, track sales, text with friends, take pictures, and on and on. And our kids tend to gravitate toward technology when not prodded in other directions. But sometimes...