by Brian Wesley | Nov 24, 2018 | Arizona, Favorites, History, Religious, Southwest, Tucson, Urban Exploration
San Xavier del Bac Mission was built in the late 1700s and is the oldest European structure in the entire state. This Catholic mission is located just south of Tucson and really is a must-see. I’ve visited several times and they always seem to be open. Their... 
by Brian Wesley | Jan 22, 2018 | Adventure, Family Hikes, Gallery, Hike, History, Religious, Tour
As a kid, I heard a story about a pioneer handcart company that was so beaten and worn from their winter handcart journey that they couldn’t finish the last leg of their trip to the Salt Lake Valley. What makes this story different from the Donner party was the rescue... 
by Brian Wesley | May 13, 2013 | Museum, Religious, St Louis, Tour, Video
Besides the Vatican, the Basilica Cathedral of St Louis has the largest collection of mosaics in the WORLD. Our family would love to hop on a plane and take two months to explore Europe but, um, that’s not happening anytime soon. While we were walking through the... 
by Brian Wesley | Jun 25, 2012 | Adventure, History, Philadelphia, Religious
Masonic Temple Address: 1 N. Broad St. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Website: PAGrandLodge.org I knew that many of our Founding Fathers were Free Masons. I had learned that from the history books as well as a few modern movies. But I had never known you could see inside... 
by Brian Wesley | May 17, 2012 | Adventure, California, History, Religious, San Diego, Tour, Urban Exploration, Video
Mormon Battalion Museum Address: 2510 Juan St, San Diego, CA 92110 Website: lds.org/locations/san-diego-mormon-battalion-historic-site Five companies of Mormon (LDS Christian) men volunteered for service in the US Military just as the war began with Mexico. They...
