What is there to see in Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio? We ended up seeing sections of four different states today including Illinois and the above mentioned states. Basically it was another driving day with a couple quick stops. We did start the day with a fancy breakfast at the Sofitel Chicago Magnificent Mile. I must…
Author: CushyTush
I am the type of person that gets bored quickly when I feel like my life is made up of identical days. My school history proves this is true. I studied geology, culinary arts, home and family, and finally graduated with a nursing degree. I served a mission for 18 months for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. It was there I learned how to work and serve others even when I was exhausted. Working as a nurse for the past few years, taught me to appreciate everyone and the lives that they've lived and the things they've learned. I have loved every stage of my life, but I am not yet satisfied. I've always loved seeing new sights and trying new things and I plan to continue building my adventure resume for the rest of my life.
Day 12, 22 Days Across the USA
What is there to see in Chicago? We saw so much today, but I’m sure it only scraped the surface of all there is to see in Chicago. We decided to walk everywhere and reached about 12 miles by the end of the day. That definitely helped us get to know Chicago more. Chicago 360…
Day 11, 22 Days Across the USA
What is there to see in Chicago? My husband sold a product for a company in Chicago 10 years ago, so we spent the morning driving around his old areas and reminiscing. Leaning Tower of Niles On our way back into the heart of Chicago, we found this tower. It was completed in 1934 and…
Day 10, 22 Days Across the USA
What is there to see in Chicago? Anderson Japanese Gardens These gardens are actually an hour out of Chicago in Rockford Illinois. We spent the early afternoon rained in under an Anderson Japanese Gardens gazebo. Talk about a beautiful place to be rained in at. This is a very peaceful location with meandering paths and…
Day 9, 22 Days Across the USA
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….
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…