Finding Holy Places on the Road: Lake George Memories and Looking Ahead

There’s a unique kind of energy that comes with the open road. It’s the feeling of anticipation—the excitement of a destination, the memory of a perfect afternoon, and the joyful knowledge that the journey itself is the destination. Whether you’re deep in the backcountry of a National Park, or simply enjoying a sunny evening by a lake like Lake George, the moment of rest and reflection is where the greatest lessons often unfold.

Watching these kind of vlogs, filled with the casual joy of travel—swimming in the lake, planning the next big concert, and simply being present—is a great reminder of the simple, profound blessings that punctuate our lives. It’s the quintessential experience of the family road school: moving, learning, and gathering with loved ones.

The Art of the Road School Gathering

For those of us who call the open road our classroom—whether we're full-time RV life, van life, or planning our first big overlanding trip—these spontaneous stops are everything. They are the field trips at scale. One day you might be tackling a rock-climbing meet-up in the Tetons, the next you might be exploring the history at a local bakery like Proof Breads. These stops are not just points on a map; they are temporary HolyPlaces.

It’s at these points of gathering that the Rogue Adventurer spirit thrives. It’s the shared experience, the spontaneous laughter, and the deep sense of community that anchors us. If you’re out here, don't forget to leave a reminder of your visit. Bring a CrockyGo painted rock and leave it at the trailhead or overlook, a silent message to the next family who passes through, saying, "We were here, and we are believers."

And when you’re settled in, make sure to support the local mission. Every time you buy a pastry or a souvenir, grab a decorated Currency Kids bill. Every bill spent is a traveling gospel tract, carrying the light of the gospel right through the roadside shops and local vendors.

The Power of Anticipation

The video snippet from Lake George is full of anticipation—looking forward to the cold plunge, looking forward to the next meal, and looking forward to the concert in Boston. This simple act of looking ahead is one of the most powerful metaphors for our faith journey. We are constantly looking forward. We are looking toward the next trailhead, the next state park, the next chapter of our world schooling adventure, and ultimately, we are looking toward the Second Coming.

This sense of shared expectation, of knowing that something infinitely good is coming, is what makes every gathering—every moment of fellowship—so rich. It reminds us that we are not just passing through; we are on a pilgrimage. We are gathering in these temporary HolyPlaces, knowing that our ultimate destination is the gathering of all believers.

Keep the Adventure Going

The beauty of the Rogue Adventurer life is that the journey is always calling us to the next stop. The mountains are calling, the next state park is waiting, and the next great gathering is just around the corner. We encourage you to take the next step in your own adventure. Whether you are planning a backpacking trip, need a spot for a family road school field trip, or are ready to host a local gathering:

• Find a Meet-Up: See what other believers are gathering with near your current location.
• List a Field Trip: Do you know a perfect historical site, bakery, or trail that deserves to be a HolyPlace? List it!
• Claim a Creator Profile: Are you documenting your own journey? Join the network and share the adventure.
• Source an Adventure Angel: Need a guide or a local expert for your next big trip? Let us connect you.

The road is calling. Let's go gather, and let's look forward to the best day of all.