Thousands Of Students Worldwide Participate In Virtual Field Trip To National Park In Utah

The Salt Lake Tribune (5/19, Schencker) reports that "nearly 100,000 from around the world...journeyed to" Utah's Bryce Canyon National Park "via an electronic field trip Tuesday." The excursion "was part of a series of such trips to national park sites across the US hosted by the National Park Foundation." During the live journey, "park rangers explained Bryce's features with help from area students" and "answered live questions from kids and teachers" while walking "students through interactive activities."