Independence Rock State Historical Site
If you plan to visit the Martins Cove area and learn about Pioneer History this might be a fun place to stop. Independence Rock landmark is on the Oregon, California, and Mormon Trails. The Westward travelers used Independence Rock to make sure they were in the right location and at the right time of year […]
Martin Handcart Company, Sweet Water River Rescue
The story of the Willy and Martin Handcart company is a story that is well known in the hearts of Latter-Day Saints everywhere. The Martin and Willy handcart companies had a late start and had gotten caught in early winter storms in Wyoming. There are many tragic stories that came out of this event, but […]
The Life of Captain James Willie
James Willie was the Captain of the Willie handcart company, the last handcart company. There have been many stories of miracles that were experienced on the trail. There was much hardship, but so many miracles. How lucky we are to have the view looking backwards of the faith and strength that these faithful people have […]
Waiting upon the Lord, Prophesy of the Snowflake, Arizona Temple
The early pioneers of the Snowflake, Arizona area were promised that they would receive a temple. These promises were written down by faithful pioneers from the early days of the Snowflake Arizona settlement. Although, the promise of a temple took many years to come, the members held firm to the promises of the Lord and […]
Pioneers of Snowflake, Arizona
To listen to this post on Spotify click here: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/AbpDVclhRIb To watch on YouTube click here: https://youtu.be/bh2WGmybdIE Settling Snowflake Arizona The area of Snowflake Arizona has a rich Latter-Day Saint Pioneer History. The hardships and the sacrifices made by the Latter-Day Saints is evident in the area. In 1877, the prophet Brigham Young called five […]
Snowflake Arizona Temple Fun Facts
To listen to this post on Spotify click here: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/3Q4g6jCWQIb To watch on YouTube click here: https://youtu.be/L6glvCpoU-w -The Snowflake Arizona Temple is the second temple built in Arizona. The first temple in Arizona is the Mesa Temple, built in 1927. -The Snowflake Arizona Temple is 18,621 square feet. -The Snowflake Arizona Temple was dedicated by […]
Historical Videos of the Logan Utah Temple
The history of the Logan temple is rich and full of miracles that helped the members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints grain greater understanding of their purpose on Earth. These youtube videos are awesome! They start from the beginning and go through the whole process of the building of the Logan […]
Best Movies and Books to prepare Youth for Trek
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saint has an amazing history of sacrifice and dedication. When President Hinckley was the prophet of The Church he was really good at bringing the pioneer stories into our homes. Now it has been many years without our dear prophet President Hinckley and these stories have not been […]
Renovations to the St. George Temple
The St. George Temple is closed right now for extensive renovations. The St. George Temple closed on November 4, 2019, and will is expected to reopen in 2022. Here is a snippet from the Church New’s explaining what is happening in these renovations. “This is one of the beautiful, premier temples in the Church,” said […]