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  • Red Canyon and Tropic Reservoir
    In Around the US, Utah
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  • Around the US,  Illinois

    Nauvoo, City Beautiful

    March 4, 2020 /

    Nauvoo, Illinois is an important historic site for members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. It is one of the cities where early members of the church gathered, made a life for themselves, and built a temple to their God. In 1839, after being persecuted and kicked out of many towns in the midwest, Joseph Smith and his followers settled in a tiny town on the banks of the Mississippi River named Commerce, Illinois. It was located close to where Illinois, Iowa, and Missouri come together. Joseph renamed the city Nauvoo, which means “city beautiful” in Hebrew. When they first arrived at the bend in the river…

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    In Utah, we have a state holiday called Pioneer Day on July 24th. It is to honor the pioneers that settled the Salt Lake Valley. One of the fun places to visit on Pioneer Day is This is the Place Heritage Park.

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My daughter Kelley and I have started an Instagram My daughter Kelley and I have started an Instagram account all about Disney Parks! We will be sharing all of the tips and tricks we have learned in our Disney adventures. Follow along @toropedropandbeyond and invite all of your friends who love Disney!
Favorite Disney memory - Dancing with Liver Lips! Favorite Disney memory - Dancing with Liver Lips! #getawaytodaytothemagic
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My cute granddaughter at Natural Bridge. Ironicall My cute granddaughter at Natural Bridge. Ironically, it's not a bridge, it's an arch.
Hiking through a slot canyon is a unique experienc Hiking through a slot canyon is a unique experience!
Nothing better than playing with rocks in a river! Nothing better than playing with rocks in a river!
Bryce canyon is amazing! My grandson said he'd rat Bryce canyon is amazing! My grandson said he'd rather come here than Disneyland!
My cute daughter, @kelleymjohnson11 and her family My cute daughter, @kelleymjohnson11 and her family when we were hiking at Bryce canyon this morning. They were troopers!
Don't miss Queen's garden at Bryce! Don't miss Queen's garden at Bryce!
Beautiful Bryce Canyon National Park! Beautiful Bryce Canyon National Park!
Spring is so beautiful! Spring is so beautiful!
Spring has sprung! Spring has sprung!
Not too bad of damage for a 5.7 quake! Not too bad of damage for a 5.7 quake!
I'm so lucky to live in such a beautiful place! Sa I'm so lucky to live in such a beautiful place! Saw this on my run this morning.
These cute cousins are 5 already! Do you think 5 y These cute cousins are 5 already! Do you think 5 year olds can eat such a big dish of ice cream for their birthday? Hint: they couldn't. 😄
Upper Emerald Pool View Upper Emerald Pool View
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  • Red Canyon and Tropic Reservoir
    In Around the US, Utah
  • Willis Creek Slot Canyon
    In Around the US, Utah
  • Bryce Canyon National Park Scenic Drive
    In Around the US, National Parks, Utah

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