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July 1, 2026
2026 Grand Western Tour

Where the River Meets the Ocean: A Birthday Bash in Oregon

Gold Beach, OR

Today with The Grand Western Tour was another big driving day, but the destination made every mile worth it. We made our way down to Oregon, where we are staying at a resort right at the mouth of the Rogue River, the very spot where it flows out into the Pacific Ocean. It is about […]

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students standing in front of pike place market in seattle
June 30, 2026
2026 Grand Western Tour

Locks, Markets, and a Mariners Win: A Big Day in Seattle

Seattle, WA

Today with The Grand Western Tour was a busy one, and Seattle packed in just about everything. We started with a little driving tour around the city, stopping first at the Ballard Locks to see the salmon ladder, a clever system that helps salmon migrate back upstream to lay their eggs. From there we visited […]

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students in a line on the waterfront with a cloudy sunset
June 29, 2026
2026 Grand Western Tour

Hello Seattle: Guitars, Drums, and Dinner by the Water

Seattle, WA

Today with The Grand Western Tour, we said hello to a brand new city: Seattle! After a morning of driving and a quick lunch on the road, we rolled in during the afternoon and headed straight for the Museum of Pop Culture. Inside, we explored an incredible collection of guitars from famous musicians, costumes and […]

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Two tour participants viewed from behind, looking out at the snow-capped Grand Teton mountain range across a vast sagebrush meadow
June 27, 2026
2026 Grand Western Tour

Geysers, Canyons, and Old Faithful: A Big Day in Yellowstone

Yellowstone National Park

Some days on The Grand Western Tour are packed so full of wonder that it’s hard to know where to begin. Today was one of those days. We were up super early to hit the road, stopping at Albertsons to grab breakfast and pack a picnic lunch before driving through the Tetons and into Yellowstone. […]

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