Go west! We certainly enjoyed our time in Arizona! After so many national parks and monuments you get a little spoiled. You see the fees for those are between $20 and $30 for you car to enter the parks. Then you arrive at Meteor Crater in northern Arizona near Winslow. The fee is $18 for… [continue reading]
Walnut Canyon National Monument
We had one day in Flagstaff, Arizona to explore. It certainly was not enough. We’d love to go back and do more, but the one thing we chose was Walnut Canyon National Monument. The day before we had spend at the Grand Canyon and while we thoroughly enjoyed our day, I think every one of… [continue reading]
Canyon Ministries South Rim Tour of the Grand Canyon
It was to be our family’s first time to see the Grand Canyon, but we only had one day to spend, and we wanted to make the most of it. In our research we found Canyon Ministries Tours. We were so excited, we decided this was the route to go in just a few minutes…. [continue reading]
Grand Canyon with Kids: What to Expect
It was my first time to see the Grand Canyon. I was so excited to be taking the family and cross that off my bucket list. Anticipation was high. We drove the hour from Flagstaff, connected with our tour guide, and made our way to the rim for our first view of the Grand Canyon…. [continue reading]
Petrified Forest National Park Arizona
As we made our way through the 28 miles of Petrified Forest National Park, we saw the Painted Desert, Newspaper Rock, and the Teepees, but finally we came upon some petrified wood! “Look, kids. There it is!” I was so excited to show it to them. We’d been waiting so long. But it was the… [continue reading]
The Teepees
After stopping at Newspaper Rock we continued our journey through Petrified Forest National Park in Arizona. Everyone jumped back in the van, and we waited for the next Point to stop. Granted I absolutely love beautiful scenery. This must have been passed down from my parents. Throughout our travels when I was a kid is… [continue reading]
Newspaper Rock
There is so much to see at Petrified Forest National Park in Arizona! After ooing and ahing over the Painted Desert we drove on down and found Newspaper Rock. I found it fascinating! When we pulled over to this lookout point I found myself looking at some huge boulders. Why was I looking at these… [continue reading]
The Painted Desert
I set out to see Petrified Forest National Park in Arizona. It would be educational I thought, and the kids would like it. Our Family Mission Trip was over, and we had a couple of days to sight see. We figured we would see the Petrified Forest in say 30 minutes and move along on… [continue reading]
Navajo Reservation Family Mission Trip
I have always wanted to take my family on a mission trip. I grew up in a missionary family, and I while I know that a short trip is not the same as living the life, I still wanted them to get a taste of another culture and the blessing of giving to them. Our… [continue reading]