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The Beckhams Go West {Day 21}

 In July of 2015 we set out on a grand vacation through the southwest. We traveled for 21 days and over 6,000 miles, visiting 5 states and 9 National Parks. We explored new places and met up with old friends. Overall, it was an amazing journey and everyone learned so much. I highly recommend the Foder's guide to National Parks of the West, we used it when planning our trip and it was a great resource. You can see all my posts about the trip by clicking here.

Day 21 - Homeward Bound

We said goodbye to our friends (and the chickens). After 21 days on the road, it was time to head home. Little did we know that a delay getting out of Phoenix would make us miss our connection in Denver. We ended up spending the night at a Marriott (hello, room service) and having to be back at the airport at 6am to try again. It was a long 2 days, to say the least. The best part of the entire thing is when we were sent through Chicago with a ridiculously long layover and our friends were able to come and pick us up for lunch. Thankfully, this was the biggest travel snafu we had during the whole trip, and we still made it home safe and sound, just a day later than planned.

Ready to go! They have no idea we're going to get stuck and have to say in those clothes for the next day and a half.

Waiting for the shuttle from the hotel at 5am.

The K-Crew saves us from a 4 hour layover in Chicago!

The Beckhams Go West {Day 20}

 In July of 2015 we set out on a grand vacation through the southwest. We traveled for 21 days and over 6,000 miles, visiting 5 states and 9 National Parks. We explored new places and met up with old friends. Overall, it was an amazing journey and everyone learned so much. I highly recommend the Foder's guide to National Parks of the West, we used it when planning our trip and it was a great resource. You can see all my posts about the trip by clicking here.

Day 20 - Biosphere 2, Old Tucson & Shopping

On day 20 we split up for a little bit. The boys headed to Biosphere 2 for the morning. This was the one thing Cole really wanted to do, but I didn't think Kiley would really enjoy it so they went by themselves. Cole was all over this place and from the report when they got back, it sounds like he learned a lot. The girls headed out for a little shopping and then later in the afternoon we all met back up and headed to dinner at Old Tucson. They have a wild west show, and little touristy shops that the kids loved. This was the perfect way to spend our last night in Tucson.

The Beckhams Go West {Day 19]

 In July of 2015 we set out on a grand vacation through the southwest. We traveled for 21 days and over 6,000 miles, visiting 5 states and 9 National Parks. We explored new places and met up with old friends. Overall, it was an amazing journey and everyone learned so much. I highly recommend the Foder's guide to National Parks of the West, we used it when planning our trip and it was a great resource. You can see all my posts about the trip by clicking here.

Day 19 - Ben's Bells Tucson & Horseback Riding

We started off day 19 with a trip to the Ben's Bells studio. The mission of Ben's Bells is to spread kindness and I have always wanted to volunteer to paint, so we took everyone and spent an hour at the studio. This was the one thing I really wanted to do when we were in Tucson and it didn't disappoint. Everyone had a great time, and we picked up a few souvenirs.

Later that evening we went on a guided horseback riding trail. The kids had so much fun. This was the one thing Kiley really wanted to do while we were out west and both kids did amazing on the horses. Cole was even able to ride without a lead. The tour we chose went through Saguaro National Park in the evening and even with a sprinkle of rain, it was fantastic. 

The Beckhams Go West {Day 18}

In July of 2015 we set out on a grand vacation through the southwest. We traveled for 21 days and over 6,000 miles, visiting 5 states and 9 National Parks. We explored new places and met up with old friends. Overall, it was an amazing journey and everyone learned so much. I highly recommend the Foder's guide to National Parks of the West, we used it when planning our trip and it was a great resource. You can see all my posts about the trip by clicking here.

Day 18 - Tucson & Saguaro National Park

On day 18 we got up early and headed out to the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum. Although it's called a museum, it's more like a zoo and it was fabulous. They had tons of exhibits and animals, there was even an entire aviary filled with hummingbirds! Since it was mostly outside, by the end of the day we were hot. Good thing the pool was waiting for us when we got back from Andy & Matt's house.

The Beckhams Go West {Day 17}

In July of 2015 we set out on a grand vacation through the southwest. We traveled for 21 days and over 6,000 miles, visiting 5 states and 9 National Parks. We explored new places and met up with old friends. Overall, it was an amazing journey and everyone learned so much. I highly recommend the Foder's guide to National Parks of the West, we used it when planning our trip and it was a great resource. You can see all my posts about the trip by clicking here.

Day 17 - Tucson & Saguaro National Park

We started our day in Tucson with a friendly game of National Park Monopoly. Sadly, the Park Ranger didn't do so well. Then we headed into Saguaro to hike among the gigantic cactus. The kids loved this park, and especially loved the Junior Ranger pack the let us borrow. At Saguaro they earned Junior Ranger badges and then, as a family, we earned "not so junior ranger" badges.

The Beckhams Go West {Day 16}

In July of 2015 we set out on a grand vacation through the southwest. We traveled for 21 days and over 6,000 miles, visiting 5 states and 9 National Parks. We explored new places and met up with old friends. Overall, it was an amazing journey and everyone learned so much. I highly recommend the Foder's guide to National Parks of the West, we used it when planning our trip and it was a great resource. You can see all my posts about the trip by clicking here.

Day 16 - Tucson & Pima Air and Space Museum

Our second full day in Tucson we took a visit to the Pima Air and Space Museum. There was so much to see and do at the museum it was hard to fit it all into one visit. Our afternoon in Tucson was spent swimming, the kids loved playing in the water with the dogs.