Stepping Stones Homestead

Lewisburg PA hosts a large Farmer's Market every Wednesday. We went and gathered some fresh produce, ate lunch, and of course purchased the obligatory whoopie pies. If you're new here, we're on a mission, traveling across the US, in search of farm land. Here's a link to our public Facebook group page. https://www.facebook.com/groups/835818534575426/ Free Music for Videos 👉 Music by TED.E - Peace of Mind - https://thmatc.co/?l=463458B6 Free Music for Videos 👉 Music by Singto Conley - Sakleysi (ft. Telepathics) - https://thmatc.co/?l=8C94DDB9

On our way out of Ohio into Pennsylvania, our rear right trailer tire decided it was time to give up the ghost. It blew pretty violently and shredded part of the trailer undercarriage. Thankfully our RV insurance covers the floor repairs. If you're new here, we're on a mission, traveling across the US, in search of farm land. Here's a link to our public Facebook group page. https://www.facebook.com/groups/835818534575426/ Free Music for Videos 👉 Music by Pui Mun - Two Worlds - https://thmatc.co/?l=D00C73B1

In Kidron Ohio, we visited Lehman's Hardware. This store has everything for farm and home, with a special emphasis on off-grid living and old fashioned skills, habits, and trades. If you're new here, we're on a mission, traveling across the US, in search of farm land. Here's a link to our public Facebook group page. https://www.facebook.com/groups/835818534575426/ Free Music for Videos 👉 Music by Lofi Breno - Elegance - https://thmatc.co/?l=FEA3FA5C

Entering Ohio and enjoying some of the scenery. We visited a local farm store and bought some of our groceries. If you're new here, we're on a mission, traveling across the US, in search of farm land. Here's a link to our public Facebook group page. https://www.facebook.com/groups/835818534575426/ Free Music for Videos 👉 Music by Dylan Sherry - Healing - https://thmatc.co/?l=19D585CA

In West Virginia, we toured a Classical Christian School, and checked out a few local things in town. We liked the school, but the roads were not out favorite. I made an attempt to explain our journey and the purpose behind it. If you're new here, we're on a mission, traveling across the US, in search of farm land. Here's a link to our public Facebook group page. https://www.facebook.com/groups/835818534575426/ Free Music for Videos 👉 Music by Terry Saige - Garden Walk - https://thmatc.co/?l=97A1127A

Here we are in Kentucky. This video is mostly driving. We didn't do much else. If you're new here, we're on a mission, traveling across the US, in search of farm land. Here's a link to our public Facebook group page. https://www.facebook.com/groups/835818534575426/ Free Music for Videos 👉 Music by Pui Mun - Two Worlds - https://thmatc.co/?l=D00C73B1

A silly evening in the trailer playing Oregon Trail. If you're new here, we're on a mission, traveling across the US, in search of farm land. Here's a link to our public Facebook group page. https://www.facebook.com/groups/835818534575426/ Free Music for Videos 👉 Music by Music Goreng - Josephine's Forest - https://thmatc.co/?l=6546EEA3

Driving from northern Indiana to southern Indiana, through a storm, pulling a 30 foot travel trailer. This was a pretty sketchy drive. There were times the wind and rain were so strong we probably should have pulled over. But we made it in the end. If you're new here, we're on a mission, traveling across the US, in search of farm land. Here's a link to our public Facebook group page. https://www.facebook.com/groups/835818534575426/ Free Music for Videos 👉 Music by Juan Sánchez - Sands of Time - https://thmatc.co/?l=E7966527

After St. Louis, we drove through Illinois to Indiana to visit our friends who recently moved there from Washington State. Occasionally I let Peter take videos with my phone.. and I couldn't help but add some of his antics at the end of this video. Song credit to Parry Gripp for Raining Tacos https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=npjF032TDDQ Free Music for Videos 👉 Music by .irg - i wanna know (feat. Joshua Mine, Melody Lynn) - https://thmatc.co/?l=7A6D5105

Here we are checking out the St. Louis Aquarium in St. Louis Missouri. We had a great time, and the kids learned a lot. If you're new here, we're on a mission, traveling across the US, in search of farm land. Here's a link to our public Facebook group page. https://www.facebook.com/groups/835818534575426/ Free Music for Videos 👉 Music by Dylan Sherry - Healing - https://thmatc.co/?l=19D585CA

We told the kids we were headed to a boring museum about the history of St. Louis.. the "City Museum." They were pleasantly surprised to learn that we fibbed. The City Museum is an eclectic adventure playground and art museum. It's a can't miss item on our St. Louis visit itinerary. Free Music for Videos 👉 Music by Music Goreng - Josephine's Forest - https://thmatc.co/?l=6546EEA3

Our trip to see the St. Louis Gateway Arch (Gateway to the Western Expansion) was a lot of fun. We took a paddle boat on the Mississippi River to see the arch from a distance. Then we walked to a local BBQ place for lunch. And lastly we visited the Gateway Arch Museum.

A little bit of travel from Northern Missouri to the very outside edge of St. Louis. Acorns, campfire, fireflies, and family time.

Before we left Missouri we wanted get a better feel for the type of land available for farming. We decided on three places to visit: A house for sale with some acreage, a farm open to the public with a farm store, and Doug and Stacy's farm. Our goal was just to drive by the two places just to get an idea for what the land and plants look like and what people are growing. The farm open to the public was a great opportunity to see what other people have been able to do with their property. It was a great outing.

We made it to Cottonwoods RV Park, just north of Columbia Missouri. Along the way we had more roof problems. Thankfully David was able to keep us dry before the rains and storms hit. I also talk about our homeschool plan and highlight some of the fun books we have to look forward to this school year. Free Music for Videos 👉 Music by Dylan Sherry - Healing - https://thmatc.co/?l=19D585CA

The morning after a big storm we were due to head out to our next campground. We took a little detour to stop at Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds Company. I've ordered seeds from them for a couple of years now. They sell unique varieties of fruits, vegetables, and flowers. You can tell from the video that it was hot, humid and we were in a bit of a hurry to get on to our next campground. But I was so glad we stopped. Free Music for Videos 👉 Music by Dylan Sherry - Healing - https://thmatc.co/?l=19D585CA

This is the piece of land that we liked the best out of the three that Mr. Roy showed us. The only downside is that it's a bit on the small side for our goals It's 20 acres, and we're shooting more for around 100. But it sure is lovely, and nicely laid out. I took some artsy still photos and added them to the end just for the sake of documenting. Free Music for Videos 👉 Music by Juan Sánchez - Sands of Time - https://thmatc.co/?l=E7966527

This is our first real outing to look at land with an actual agent. We were able to see two properties this day. And in the evening we went to see The Story of Esther by Sight and Sound Theaters. It was a pretty great day. Free Music for Videos 👉 Music by Lofi Breno - Elegance - https://thmatc.co/?l=FEA3FA5C

On our way to Missouri we had some roof damage that needed repair. We didn't know it at the time, but this was just the beginning of our roof troubles.

We took some time to walk around the grounds of the Historic Beaumont Hotel. This place has a story to tell. The wind was so strong, what little talking I had recorded was basically unusable. So I deleted the audio and replaced it with music. If you'd like to read the signs I show, please pause the video in order to have time to read it fully. Here's a link to the Hotel's page for more information about it's fascinating history: https://www.hmdb.org/m.asp?m=60623 Free Music for Videos 👉 Music by Music Goreng - Josephine's Forest - https://thmatc.co/?l=6546EEA3 Free Music for Videos 👉 Music by Pui Mun - Two Worlds - https://thmatc.co/?l=D00C73B1

Here we are, arrived in Beaumont Kansas. We seem to have the camp to ourselves. The bathroom is a welcome relief to several crummy camp bathrooms in a row.

Our stay in Kansas was super hot. This video shows what steps we took to try and stay cool in the RV. It looks a little silly, but it did the job.

In which the family has an unexpected layover in a random hotel during a thunder storm. Our truck had an issue with the power steering pump. We got it into a shop right away (praise God) and stayed the night at a hotel that was within walking distance from where we stopped. We were able to get on the road again first thing in the morning and continue on our way to the next campground. Where we swam in the lake and played Mario Party. Please enjoy the clips I included of my son Peter (6 yrs old) recording on my phone at the hotel. It's pretty adorable.

Traveling into Nebraska and enjoying some family camping time.

We had a great time at Mount Rushmore. There were three highlights for me. One was the monument itself, both the artistic achievement as well as the physical labor involved. Then there was the Native American man who gave us a description of how he made his drum, what it means to him and his culture, and he sang for us. The third was the ice cream.. yum. Of course.