Monthly Archives: August 2012

Leaving Las Vegas – Lessons learned in the Grand Canyon

Posted on August 28, 2012 by David Helmers

As we get ready to depart Las Vegas, I am struck by the fact that we have spent the last 72 hours in a city that is about as far removed from the heart of the Grand Canyon, where we … Continue reading →

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Marina Del Rey, California

Posted on August 27, 2012 by David Helmers

Well, we made it all the way across the USA and put our feet in the Pacific Ocean. A few days in L.A. and then we’ll put our passports to use. We have had a great trip so far, and … Continue reading →

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This isn’t Disneyworld…A mom’s look at the dangers of traveling

Posted on August 27, 2012 by Anne Helmers

At one point, while rafting and hiking the Grand Canyon last week, I looked up to see my children and husband about a mile away, dangling their feet off a cliff as I sat looking at the sheer drop into … Continue reading →

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Grand Adventure in the Grand Canyon

Posted on August 25, 2012 by David Helmers

From August 17th to August 23rd, we rafted 188 miles down the Colorado River.  We camped for 6 nights and rode huge rapids.  We made new friends and hiked up side canyons.  We slept under the stars and saw jaw-droppping … Continue reading →

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One Week on the Road

Posted on August 15, 2012 by David Helmers

It’s hard to believe that we haven’t been gone a week.  In a mere 6 days we have traveled through 5 states and over 1200 miles.  We have been to monuments, ballgames, museums, national parks, and too many other points … Continue reading →

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Westward Migration – Missouri, Kansas, Colorado…

Posted on August 15, 2012 by Anne Helmers

 

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And we are off!

Posted on August 9, 2012 by David Helmers

After a day on the road, a night in St.Louis, good food, and a chance meeting with some Lexington friends – I can safely say we are off to a pretty good start. It started with a few tears, a … Continue reading →

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