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male students hanging out at the lookout point
June 23, 2025
2025 Grand Western Tour

Sunshine, springs, and river splashes: Day 5, you were a blast! 🌶️

Durango, Colorado

Day five was all about sunshine, splashes, and Southwestern flavors; a perfect recipe for adventure and fun. We started our day with a laid-back picnic in beautiful Pagosa Springs. Sandwiches were enjoyed under the sun, and plenty of feet were dipped into the warm springs for a little relaxing soak. The highlight of the day […]

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garden of the gods group looking out
June 19, 2025
2025 Grand Western Tour

Garden Views, Pikes Peak, and Karaoke Nights: Day 4

Garden of the Gods

Day four brought us fresh mountain air, a little bit of snow, and a whole lot of laughter. We started off exploring the breathtaking Garden of the Gods with Queen – our fantastic tour guide from North Carolina- (and a proud Tar Heel fan!). Her stories and local knowledge made the scenery even more memorable. […]

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students playing heads up on the bus
June 19, 2025
2025 Grand Western Tour

Rolling Through Kansas: Day 3 on the Road

Kansas Road Trip Day

Today was one of those classic road trip days – miles of open road, good company, and plenty of gas station snacks to keep the energy up. Kansas greeted us with endless fields, flat horizons, and a little bit of rain, but the group didn’t mind one bit. On the bus, Cars was today’s movie […]

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students posing outside st louis arch
June 19, 2025
2025 Grand Western Tour

Arch Adventures & Poolside Laughs: Day 2 Highlights

Our second day on the road has been just as fun-filled and full of laughs as the first. We kicked things off with a hearty breakfast at the hotel before loading up the bus right on schedule- this group is already proving they know how to travel well together! Today’s ride was made even better […]

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