Arizona
Arizona is home to the jaw-dropping Grand Canyon, crazy desert wildlife, and very hot summers.
#1 Ahhh, Hawaii in the fall. The days of summer are over, clearly. #2 Look at the gorgeous colors of the season. Hmmmm, actually… Now that we think about it, you can see these colors each evening. #3 It certainly looks like Jack Frost is waiting just around the corner. Everyone loves fall, but we
Cheyenne ReedSep 8, 2016
#1. New York City Will Pay To Relocate Its Homeless Believe it or not, this is true. The New York shelter system is a huge expense to the city, costing roughly $36 thousand per family, annually. Because of this Mayor Bloomberg’s administration developed a scheme that pays one-way airfare for homeless families, so log as
Josh KotelJun 10, 2016
#1 This year will be the 129th anniversary of the Prescott Frontier Days & World’s Oldest Rodeo! In case we aren’t making ourselves clear, this is a pretty big deal! They’ve been putting this shindig on since 1888, when rodeos were still called “Cowboy Contests.” In fact, the word rodeo, derived from the spanish “to round
Cheyenne ReedJun 4, 2016
#1 Lyman Lake State Park encompasses 1,200 acres! The elevation is about 6, 000 feet. #2 The park hugs the shore of a 1,500 acre reservoir. The reservoir was created by blocking off the Little Colorado River. Melting snow from Mount Baldy and Escudilla Mountain — the second and third highest mountains in Arizona! — feeds
Cheyenne ReedMay 18, 2016
Storms can be scary! But if you’re safely tucked away inside, they can also be beautiful. Check out these stunning lightning strikes over Arizona! #1 This is Watson Lake near Prescott, Arizona. Isn’t that single bolt of lightning *striking*? #2 Here’s Sierra Vista going double or nothing. Twice as captivating! #3 This splintering bolt is
Cheyenne ReedApr 29, 2016After filling up your tank in Amarillo, TX, on your way to Oklahoma, you may need to stretch your legs a bit. And there is not better place than Groom, Texas. The I-40 will take you on a long trip with the horizon at eye level. Then suddenly as if out of nowhere, a giant cross will appear! It is the Cross of Our Lord right off the interstate, the largest cross in the whole United States!
Groom, Texas
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Visible from 20 miles away, this 190 foot tall cross will be the first thing you’ll see. And if that isn’t enough, once you arrive , you’ll experience so much more. Statues of the Passion of Christ play out in order up to the point of the three crosses on the hill where Jesus was crucified. Each statue tells a bit of the famous religious story and will captivate you with the brilliant workmanship.
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The cross itself was erected in 1995 and is owned by The Cross of Our Lord Ministries and is open to the public 24/7. There is also a rather lovely fountain, gift shop, and church located near the Passion exhibit.
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In conclusion, The Cross of Our Lord, may actually end up being the highlight of your journey, it’s even worthy enough to be your final destination.
John Newell is a professional musician as well as student, who is currently working on his PhD in Rhetoric and Composition at The University of Washington. He is also a photographer and freelance writer.
San Antonio has a lot to offer both tourists and locals alike. However, often the first thing people think of when someone mentions San Antonio, Texas, is The Alamo. But there’s so much more, perhaps by far the most romantic and beautiful aspect is the gorgeous San Antonio River Walk! San Antonio River Walk San Antonio
John NewellJul 20, 2016
