What is there to see in Illinois? Historic Nauvoo There are so many historical sites here. I won’t list them all because…it would take a long time…but we did visit the graves of Joseph, Emma and Hyrum Smith. We then walked and drove all around historic Nauvoo. It is an extremely peaceful and beautiful place….
Month: July 2021
Day 8, 22 Days Across the USA
What is there to see in Illinois? This was a morning filled with Lincoln memories in Springfield. Lincoln Tomb This is a magnificent tomb memorializing a great man. It is located in Oak Ridge Cemetary which is open from 9am to 5pm. We were able to enter the tomb and contemplated the sacrifice that Lincoln…
Day 7, 22 days across the US
What is there to see in St. Louis? We started off the day with church. It’s always a great time to take a step back and think about all the good things in life and how I can become a nicer person. Basilica of St. Louis, King of France We caught the last few minutes…
Day 6, 22 Days Across the USA
What is there to see in Missouri and Illinois? I absolutely love St. Louis and the surrounding area. There is so much to see. Laumeier Sculpture Park This park is free and open all day from 8am until 30 minutes after sunset. There are many sculptures scattered about the green hills. You can walk amongst…
Day 5, 22 Days Across the USA
What is there to see in St. Louis When I planned this trip two years ago, I was most excited to go to St. Louis. When the trip got pushed back a year, the excitement only grew. Well I’m here to tell you that St. Louis did not disappoint, and our time here isn’t even…
Day 4, 22 Days Across the USA
What is there to see in Missouri? Missouri is so green! I’m from Boise and it’s known as the city of trees…now I know why people laugh at that nickname. We started the day with some rain and more religious sites. The next two (labeled #1, #2) pictures are taken from the U.N. statue on…
Day 3, 22 Days Across the USA
What is there to see in Kansas? I am very impressed with Kansas. I loved driving by all of the corn and wheat fields, talking to nice people, stopping at random places, and feeling the humidity begin. Monument Rocks Monument Rocks are about 40 mins south of the interstate. From interstate 70 we took; exit…
Day 2, 22 days across the USA
What is there to see in Colorado and Kansas? Today was another driving day! The drive away from Eagle is very picture worthy; so green and lush with the river often visible. We did have a bathroom emergency half an hour after we left the hotel, so we stopped at Edward’s rest stop. I found…
Day 1, 22 Days Across the USA
Dinosaurs in Utah The adventure begins! I find it amazing that i can drive six hours away from my home, and suddenly be somewhere I’ve never been before. I can’t express how thrilled I am to be exploring more of the world for the next three weeks. Preparing for the Journey My husband and I…
What is there to see in Southern Utah? (Part One)
Fremont Indian State Park Are there petroglyphs in Utah? Southern Utah is covered with various memories from the past including petroglyphs, pictographs, and pictoglyphs. Off highway 70, there is an exit to clear creek canyon road that will take you to Fremont Indian State Park Visitor Center. On the road to to the east of…