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We started our get-a-way with some relaxation in Rancho Mirage with the Hamman family.
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We had some morning visitors
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Then we were off for our road trip... here's an ice cream stop somewhere along the 99 freeway.
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Checking in at the Tenaya Lodge
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HELLO YOSEMITE!!!
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Next we stopped in Columbia for a look at an old gold mining town
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A stagecoach ride!
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This bandit tried to rob us!
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Old fashioned candy shop in Columbia
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Moaning Caverns - a huge cave
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Big Tree State Park
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Then it was off to Sutter's Mill - the location of gold discovery in CA
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Elijah said, "There is still gold in the river!"
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Steve confirmed it - yes there is! That kept the boys busy for hours - hoping to make their fortune!
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River Rafting on the American Fork
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This professional picture was taken from someone sitting in the canyon. After the rafting was over, we went to town and had over 100 pictures to choose from! Fun to see.
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Corey - our guide. He was awesome!
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Visiting the state capitol in Sacramento - this is where the assembly meets
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The door leading into the Governor's office
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The exact location where the Pony Express started from - from here it was off to St. Joseph, MO to deliver the mail!
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Railroad Museum
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Inside this secure box is the golden spike that was made for the grand ceremony at Promontory, Utah in the building of the Transcontinental Railroad.
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Last stop - in search of Patty Reed's doll...
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There it is! The actual doll Patty Reed (part of the Donnor party) carried in her apron pocket on her wagon trip out west. - We read Patty Reed's Doll this year and it was fun to see the doll in person!
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