Day 10 – July 14: Campus Views and a New State

📍 Where We Went

We started the day with a drive-through tour of Franciscan University, taking in the campus from the comfort of our cars. After revisiting Old Fort Steuben for souvenirs, we made an inspiring visit to St. Joseph the Worker College, where we were sent by Mr. Sullivan, the school’s director and a new friend.

In the early afternoon, we said farewell to the Sow’s Ear Farm and made an impromptu decision to get a head start on tomorrow’s long drive. Our new destination: Barboursville, West Virginia — giving us a chance to experience a new state and follow much of the scenic Ohio River route. We arrived around 8:00 PM and settled in at the Delta Hotel for the night.

Weather: Warm and clear — great for a scenic road trip

Drive Time: ~4 hours (Toronto, OH to Barboursville, WV)

📸 Daily Highlight

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🙏 Highlights of the Day

• Touring Franciscan University from our cars — scenic and meaningful
• Going to Mr. Sullivan’s St. Joseph the Worker College
• Crossing into West Virginia and watching the Ohio River roll by
• Landing at the Delta Hotel in Barboursville for some well-earned rest

✏️ Reflections

• What did you notice most during the scenic drive along the river?
• How did it feel to add another state to our road trip list?
• What do you think Mr. Sullivan’s job is like running a college?

🎉 Today’s Kid Prompt

If you could visit any state just by driving through, which would it be — and what would you hope to see from the window?

🫵 Challenge to the Reader

Have you ever taken a scenic detour that turned out to be the best part of the trip? Share your story in the comments!