Travel Posts from the Blog
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Day 10 of 20 Days WEST; California
Our journey began with sunshine and clear skies. We had a sweet seven hour trip ahead, with the California coast as our prize! I will always remember Rimrock’s respite. The home was a solace and sweet resting spot for our family of five. A New State! Upon entering CA, the tollway was our first introduction…
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Day 9 of 20 Days WEST; Rimrock
Meeting People from Around the WORLD! One year and 1 month ago, we were in Arizona. Today, I visited a church in our community where missionaries from Papua New Guinea were presenting their work of translating the Bible into another language and ministering to the Kuman people. My daughter met their family last week at…
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Day 8 of 20 Days WEST; Hiking in Sedona
A Warm Morning Arizona was warm and dry each day of our summer travels. Day 8 would prove to be one of the warmest days yet (at least it felt that way)! We planned to hike a trail in Sedona. Fortunately, the librarians gave us some tips on where to go. Knowing it would be…
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Day 7 of 20 Days WEST
After six incredible days of travel, we took a break on Day 7! Today was Friday, and we spent this day sitting on the couch, watching movies all morning long. It felt really good to have this option and enjoy some down time. In the afternoon, the kids enjoyed games, puzzles, and more. Rimrock Coffee…
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Day 6 of 20 Days WEST: A Tour of GCU
Good morning! It’s another beautiful day out WEST. We’re in Arizona, and we’re ready to go to Phoenix. Today we visit Grand Canyon University! What is GCU or Grand Canyon University? Grand Canyon University is a Private Christian college in Pheonix, Arizona. If you’ve been to a homeschooling convention, you may have seen many college…
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Day 5 of 20 Days WEST; Visiting the Grand Canyon
The Day Begins Today, marks a special day. I would see a place I’ve always wanted to see. We woke early before the sunrise to have a moment together before the day began. A herd of deer came up from between the houses, and they were quite surprised to see us sipping coffee on the…
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Day 4 of 20 Days: Petrified Forest National Park in Arizona
Along the interstate through Arizona, the entrance to the Petrified Forest sits out-of-sight about 3 miles away. After passing the ranger booth onto the first curve, the sight of this smaller “grand canyon” astounded me with its beauty and colors. Visiting the Petrified Forest National Park The Painted Desert overlooks were spectacular! The park was…
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Day 3 of 20 Days Traveling WEST: New Mexico
Our journey West is one family dream that came true this year! We’ve dreamed of this opportunity for numerous years, and the time was right in 2024. A Trip in the Making Over the winter, we discussed potential stopping points and travel ideas. After our trip to MIAMI in 2022, we settled on San Diego…
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Day 2 of 20 Days Traveling WEST: Bass Pro Shops
We enjoyed our first stay in Saint James, and awoke the next morning ready to continue the journey. After some delicious cinnamon rolls for breakfast, we began our trip with a visit to Greentree Christian Church in Rolla. They started a Sunday morning service at 9:15am, and we greatly enjoyed the fellowship there. The Largest…
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20 Days Traveling WEST – Day 1
And we’re off! This is Day 1 of our 20-day adventure to the Western United States. Our first day began a bit cloudy, but the clear blue sky came out by the time we traveled up the Gateway Arch of St. Louis. The Itinerary Traveling WEST We did not create a detailed daily itinerary, but…
