What's In This Blog

I created this blog for my journal. I am a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. In this blog I keep many of the things I come across as a member of the church. I also share my experiences on the ACE Train and getting to work, my experiences in Manteca where we have lived for three years, and other things I think are noticeable.

Wednesday, July 22, 2026

Montpelier Idaho Temple

 The Montpelier Idaho Temple nears completion and the open house is scheduled for September with the dedication in October.  Currently this pertains to the Star Valley Temple which is 48 miles away.  The main entrance is on the Washington Street side, away from the parking lot.  







The LDS church across the street.


Tuesday, July 21, 2026

Preston Idaho Mural Panel

 Close to the corner of Main and Oneida in Preston, behind a bank, is a panel of murals giving an idea of the Preston culture.  There is a nice mural of Napoleon Dynamite.  Another promoting the rodeo.  There is a butterfly wings mural, but it is too high to stand in front of.  There are local mountains.  There is Idaho with the state bird and flower, Mountain Bluebird and Syringa.  There is "Welcome to Preston" and a dairy scene.









South Bend Flags from Highway 20

 I thought these flags in South Bend were cool.  They are close to the airport exit.  Picture taken from highway.




Summit Rest Area, aka Lincoln Rest Area, Wyoming

 The Summit Rest Area includes the Lincoln monument commemorating the highest point on the Lincoln Highway.  The monument was sculpted by Robert I Russin.  The rest area also has a great deal of information about other attractions in Wyoming as well as close to the rest area.  A plaque for the first phone conversation through a canyon.  There is also a plaque for George A. Wyman, first bike ride across America and a Purple Heart Highway Trail.  The rest area is accessed from both directions of travel on I80.





















Monday, July 20, 2026