Cross Country V3.0

In the summer of 2012 we moved across the country for the third time. We went from Utah to Virginia taking the scenic northern route. Katrina wanted to cross of North Dakota, Minnesota, and Wisconsin on her list of states. 

In addition to seeing breathtaking landscapes, we also stopped at some amazing religious buildings we had no idea existed in America.  We also found some unexpected gems such as the petrified wood park in South Dakota.  It was a fun and educational trip.

On the road again...

Grand Canyon of Yellowstone

Yellowstone Bison

Yellowstone Lake (it looks like the ocean)

Yellowstone Lake

Mount Rushmore

It was Tonio's first visit. Glad there was no government shutdown that day.

Petrified Wood Park in Lemmon, South Dakota

North Dakota Sunflowers

Bismark LDS Temple

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Minneapolis Sculpture Garden

Mall of America in St. Paul, Minnesota. Largest in the country

Lego Store at Mall of America.  Pure Awesomeness.

Chicago LDS Temple

Baha'i Temple near Chicago 

Temple Detail

Amazing Stonework 

Sears Tower, Chicago IL

Notre Dame University

Inside the Chapel at Notre Dame

Chapel Organ.  Katrina really liked the ceiling.

Touch Down Jesus at Notre Dame. Where is Rudy?

Islamic Center at Detroit.

Minaret at the Islamic Center

Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn, Michigan

Hot Tonio

Katrina has turned into a pickle!

Riding in style.  Our new hybrid.

Rosa Parks' bus. Henry Ford Museum

Kirtland Temple, Ohio

Side View

The first LDS Temple in this dispensation

The Newel K. Whitney store at Kirtland. So many revelations were given here.

Golden Palace in West Virginia.

Amazing Detail at the Golden Palace

Rah!

Peacock detail at Hindu temple in West Virginia

They have actual peacocks too.

Bavarian Inn, West Virginia.  we came here to celebrate our anniversary

Four years and still looking good. We are well-rounded people. 

In the language of Mordor (German), it means Black Forest House

The Potomac in the morning .