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students in front of the st. louis arch
June 16, 2026
2026 Grand Western Tour

Reaching New Heights: Day 2 at the Gateway Arch

St. Louis, MO

Day 2 took us all the way to the top of one of the country’s most iconic landmarks. 🤔 Our morning started a little earlier than planned. An unexpected sinkhole turned up on our route, so we made an early departure from the hotel to get ahead of it. You asked for adventure, we delivered! […]

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all students in front of churchill downs
June 15, 2026
2026 Grand Western Tour

From Orientation to the Open Road: Beginning the 2026 Grand Western Tour!

Louisville, KY

Greensboro, NC to Louisville, KY And just like that, the journey we’ve been counting down to is officially underway! We kicked things off with orientation in Greensboro, where the group spent the weekend bonding, playing team building games, and getting to know the people they’ll be sharing the next several weeks with. By the time […]

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new orleans bourbon street
July 18, 2025
2025 Grand Western Tour

Our Final Night in New Orleans: Day 32 of the Grand Western Tour

New Orleans, LA

Our final day on the Grand Western Tour started with an early morning drive into our last stop: the vibrant city of New Orleans. After weeks on the road and so many unforgettable memories, there was something extra special about arriving in this iconic city for our closing chapter together. We checked into the hotel […]

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river walk in san antonio
July 17, 2025
2025 Grand Western Tour

River Walks: Day 31 in San Antonio & Reflecting on our Favorite Memories so Far!

San Antonio, TX

Today was all about San Antonio and it delivered on sunshine, stories, and some serious arcade energy. We started the day by arriving in the heart of the city, where many students grabbed lunch and explored the San Antonio River Walk, soaking in the shade, water views, and lively shops that line the trail. From […]

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