TRAVEL VLOG|| VISIT ARK ENCOUNTER + CREATION MUSEUM|| HOMESCHOOL FAMILY

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Hey friends,
Come with us as we visit the Ark Encounter and creation museum in Northern Kentucky for the very first time. It was an incredible trip, and one I’m so glad we could take as a family. Hope you enjoy coming along with us for our journey across the country to the Ark!
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[@katies5658]

As a KY girl this makes me so happy! I cannot wait to visit the Ark with my kiddos and appreciate you all supporting our beautiful state! Thanks for sharing your experience with all of us. ❤️

[@heathercox5801]

Thank you! I will have to do this as a field trip. I hope you all had fun!!

[@Joshua-dc1bs]

T-Rex eating grass makes me chuckle.

[@allthemomthings2274]

That looked so emotional! Thank you so much for taking time out of your trip to share with us!

[@GraceandGrit]

It was powerful!

[@juleseq3571]

Thank you for sharing your trip with us! I loved it! You make my heart smile. I'd love to take my kids there some day. Your kids are lucky to have you as their mama. I loved seeing you push all 4 of your babies on the swings. Priceless memories. 💜🌹💜

[@Raising_Arrowsx5]

I was so excited to see this! I think I will be planning a trip soon. Looks like this is a great time to go, didnt look very busy.

[@mzfitmama2361]

Was this was so incredible to see. I have never heard of this place the creation. Wow !!!

[@michelleowens471]

That trip looked amazing!!

[@Kriswilliams2724]

Thanks for sharing your trip!! I wanted to go before and want to even more now! Merry Christmas!

[@TrimiMitri]

Aw, it looks amazing!! Gave me chills. Definitely adding this to our list!

[@GraceandGrit]

It was so amazing

[@patriciadimarco8378]

We loved our visit to the ark and the creation museum. Looking forward to going back

[@shonatheartist6171]

That trip was so amazing! My husband and I are planning on making the trip out for our family vacation. Prayerfully this year. Thank you for all the tips.

[@confidentgrace]

This is a dream of mine. I’m so happy you got to do this. I really enjoyed watching. You guys looks so happy a free to just go about and enjoy the time out. The walk through the Creation Museum moved me tears. Thank you for bringing us along. Merry Christmas! 🎄

[@Penelopepper]

This looks like a great visit - I didn’t even know it existed! After watching , we put it on our vacation list. I want to go around Christmas to take in the beauty and wonderment of the season! Thank you for sharing :)

[@jessicadavis9438]

Thanks for sharing! Looks like y’all had a great time!

[@tiffanytunoa7240]

What an amazing trip. Looking forward to planning a family trip here in the future now. 😊

[@christinayeargin7298]

We are going in April with our Co-op. I am so excited! This video was perfect timing!❤️

[@HomeSweetHomeschoolLife]

Thanks for sharing. This is on our places to go list.

[@CalledtoCultivate]

So glad y’all had a fun time! I’d love to visit there some day. Hope you guys have a great Christmas. 🤗🎄

[@GraceandGrit]

You too!!!

[@ambertilden1441]

My husband and I went here when we lived in Cincinnati in 2018. We absolutely loved it and want to take our kids one day.

[@aimeeratliff3735]

I recently found your channel and have enjoyed listening to all your content! So happy you got to come and visit our state! We have been to the Creation Museum and were actually JUST at the bridge and playground in the video a couple of weeks ago. 😊

[@jeniferteodoro4513]

We went there last year in October. We loved it!!! Definitely want to go again. There playground at the ark is great .

[@jeniferteodoro4513]

We got an air b&b

[@mamabenzing5872]

So exciting!!! We're really want to go the ark and creation museum. We'll have to do it in the spring time when my husband is slower at work. Then we'll rent a large rv to stay in instead of getting a hotel.

[@cherylb5986]

Wow! What an amazing trip!!! I would love to take the family there! Thanks for letting us see so much into what it was like! Also your makeup was beautiful! Love your channel! Much love from 🇨🇦 Canada!

[@leahsprinkle6220]

Have to get on here and post about this! Thank you, thank you for sharing in the video about the Hudson Taylor exhibit at The Ark! My family and I are visiting The Ark and Creation Museum in March. After watching your video about your trip to The Ark Encounter I bought the Christian Heroes: Hudson Taylor book to read before our travels. We are reading the last chapter of the book today and have all loved learning about Hudson Taylor each day during our morning basket! I can't wait to visit The Ark and have the exhibit bring it all back full circle to reinforce what we have read about him.

[@jerilyn-ourhomeschooltable]

How fun! Those fried pickles looked SO yummy!

[@missfizz2386]

It's January 22 and I'm in California...our local zoo isn't even open😒 hasn't been for weeks. You are fortunate to get such an outing, so awesome!

[@cierawilliams8881]

Loved watching this! Felt like I was right there with you! I’d love to visit it one day! ❤️

[@daniellegarritano9248]

We’ve been wanting to make this trip for a while. Christmas time looks like the perfect time to visit!

[@lcscott6796]

Watching from England. We love this video. We’d love to visit once things settle down. Btw. Started homeschooling this year and your vlogs have been such a source of inspiration. Thank you.

[@GraceandGrit]

So glad they’ve been helpful!

[@patricialockhart2135]

Your in England. Deary me, so glad I'm in Scotland, a country that's rejected this nonsense.

[@troylawrence8563]

We had a great time there on Saturday.

[@tiffanyhutchins2627]

Didn’t realize this was only 5.5 hours from us. Definitely going soon!! Thanks for posting. Merry Christmas to you and your family! 🎄

[@GraceandGrit]

Merry Christmas ❤️

[@rossie1203]

Really enjoyed your vlog. Thank you for sharing ☺️

[@kd9299]

I just found your channel and after seeing this video, I love you even more! When the video started, my thinking was...I’m so glad they’re getting out and enjoying life without living in fear and then when you talked about supporting that restaurant that’s staying open, I almost cried! I have family that lives in Kentucky and they are in the same mindset. Thank you for sharing and living your truth!

[@SuperTopher01]

There are many families out here living, not in fear, enjoying life. I too am grateful to see this video.

[@VoodooCrab]

ASHLEE!!! My husband grew up across the street from Henry Clay's estate! My husband and I had an outdoor wedding there in the back part 26 years ago! In April the whole back part is covered with little white flowers! So beautiful. We also had a white horse and carriage!

[@GraceandGrit]

That sounds beautiful !

[@rosimip0304]

Yeiiiii! I want to go there sooo bad! I am in NY. We are going to the Bible museum in Washington DC. Thanks for the recommendations. ❤

[@karla3827]

We took our kids about a year ago. It was amazing

[@violingirl1349]

Wow! I’ve never seen such a detailed vlog of ark encounter and the creation museum! Thank you! Definitely made me want to go even more. 😊 (except I live in Canada so that won’t be happening for a while... 🙄) Anyway, thanks again! And Merry Christmas! 🎄

[@rbkmckim]

I loved this video!

[@steffa648]

We went last August 2020 and it was our first field trip of the school year! We loved it but our kids were really not interested as they were little (5, 3, and 2 Months) and very tired from a 13 hour drove the day before. We would love to go back when they are older. Anyway it was soooo amazing!!

[@LetsLiveUpstream]

Isn’t the Ark awesome?! We were there about 6 weeks ago and loved it! I would’ve had a total fan girl moment if I’d seen y’all there!! We didn’t do the zoo or zip line because it was super cold and rainy. Glad you had great weather!

[@melissameacham4644]

We have not gone to the Ark/Creation museum but we have used Answers resources since I heard Ken Ham at a homeschool convention years ago. Do you feel that the way science is presented in TGAB curriculum aligns with the young earth 7 literal day creation?

[@choosejoy9675]

Thank you for this video. We are hoping to visit in 2021

[@valerieshannon3225]

We live in Ohio and have not yet been to the ark. Thanks for sharing and encouraging me to plan a trip amidst the craziness. I LOLed at... “don’t get the serpent!” 😂

[@Joypontious]

Ashley, I'm having a hard time finding your review of the tgab solar system unit. Can you direct me to it? Thanks!

[@user-mw4yp3jm1v]

Love it!

[@stephaniesage7010]

Did you guys have to wait in lines at all? We’re making a trip early May for the time and curious how you toured the inside?

[@beccasmith4364]

Glad you all had a great time. But just remember, not all snakes are evil. ☺️🐍

[@GraceandGrit]

We don’t think snakes are evil: they are Gods creation!

[@thepomtalesseries6858]

What a beautiful place! I hope to take my family here someday. :)

[@jessicajones611]

Loved the video, what a fantastic trip you guys had x love your large bronze tree of life earrings, where are they from? Xxx

[@angelelle3070]

Catching up on many of my fav homeschooling KZbinr videos and just wanted to say that my 7 year old son and I watched this together and we both LOVED IT. He's asking if we can save money so we can visit the for a homeschool field trip ❤️😊 I've wanted to go visit for so long. Looks like a really neat place!

[@mondaymorning4773]

I want to go!

[@joinjimmys970]

wow what a place

[@hannahc1072]

It would be amazing if you could get a printable up that lists the restaurants and hotels with names and addresses for others to use when they make this specific trip! I’d totally purchase that :) Just a thought! We have never made it that far, but I’d love to do a trip and have that resource to use. We have the same sized family so it would be very helpful! Lol

[@patricialockhart2135]

I'm needing a good laugh, I'm sure this monumental folly would provide it.

[@tammyscott3868]

Hey Ashlee, we live about 30 minutes from the Ark and we are going tomorrow! Dang girl, if I knew you all were here, we would have invited you over!

[@BK-lc7vb]

Hello Tammy, I know it's weird reaching out to you as a stranger, but thought it was worth a try. My family and I were planning on visiting both locations - The Ark & Creation museum this week, leaving Vermont on Wednesday, and hopefully leaving on Saturday and was wondering if you could host us or if you rent out your house like an air n b. I know I sound crazy, but thought I'd try. We're kind of on a low budget but wanted a special treat for us and our 3 kids. Any recommendations would also be great as we don't know anything about Kentucky/the area! We can also dm each other since this is a public forum. Thanks!!! Ps. I apologize for the randomness of this message! 😔

[@rastus89]

Went to the ark a couple years ago. Found a few places where it contradicts itself. One was on the shuttle from the parking lot to the ark. The guy says the earth is like 6,000 years old. But then a few seconds later says that the trees used to make the ark exhibit is like few hundred thousand years old.....

[@Jess1986gold]

LOVED this video ❤️ made my heart so full! So good to see a family getting out despite everything going on.

[@craigholverson7317]

Very helpful video! I have 2 questions, (1) what kind of video camera did you use? (2) what area of the country are you from?

[@careybenton]

We are moving to KY in the next few months & the ark encounter is on our list of top things to see! Can’t wait. I was wondering how much of your vacation you count as a field trip? This is my first year homeschooling and maybe I’m overthinking it, but we took a beach vacation in August & I’m not sure if I should count the entire trip or just certain days. Would love to hear your thoughts!

[@GraceandGrit]

The whole trip!

[@careybenton]

@@GraceandGrit thank you!

[@VoodooCrab]

Oh, Ashlee! I am from Kentucky, although I live in Arkansas now. How did you like KY? I haven't been to the ark thing, but it would be fun to see!

[@GraceandGrit]

Loved it!

[@anitabudgets131]

This looks amazing. I will definitely have to plan a trip for my son he would love it. Thanks for sharing

[@christylavigne390]

I wish I had known. I am only in columbus.i would.of loved to come and meet you.

[@thewretchhesaved4649]

We're about to visit a relative in MI but will pit stop in KY just to go to one of these attractions 🙌! We only have one day so I would love your opinion. If you had to choose only one to go to (ark or creation museum) which one would you recommend.

[@GraceandGrit]

Ark!

[@thewretchhesaved4649]

@@GraceandGrit Cool that's what I was leaning towards, now I'm set. Thanks so much!

[@ashleys8851]

Thank you for sharing! The creation museum made me emotional just watching. Much needed. And loved seeing you guys without masks outside and enjoying yourselves!

[@Amy-hj1qb]

Ashlee, which hotel did you stay in? I’m super picky about clean rooms. 😬 There are a few Holiday Inns that came up on the website. 🤔 Help!

[@GraceandGrit]

The one in dry ridge!

[@Amy-hj1qb]

@@GraceandGrit I’m only seeing a Comfort Suites in Dry Ridge. Is that the right hotel?

[@heinz57mama]

I watched the whole video and I am so appreciative. Thank you for taking the time to film, edit, and upload this video. I feel like there really isn't a museum like that goes into such detail about the Bible. Thank you. 😊

[@Amy-hj1qb]

Ashlee, is this the hotel you stayed at? Holiday Inn Express & Suites Richwood - Cincinnati South?? Trying to book a trip. 😂

[@melr1816]

Do you think a 3 year old would enjoy the Ark Experience and the Creation Museum or is it worth waiting?

[@GraceandGrit]

Yes definitely would enjoy it but I’d wait until they understand the significance

[@audreysmommy1226]

Thanks for sharing adding this to my bucket list and What a perfect time to go! Merry Christmas ❤️

[@MikeKendrickMusic]

We love love love the Creation Museum! We plan to see the Ark very soon and do the Creation Museum again with our younger crew and see the new unborn display! Thanks so much for sharing!!! This place is sooo special! My older kids will be interning hopefully over the next two summers for the Ark animals.

[@sherrytruitt1028]

I want my husband and me to go to the creation mussem and ark encounter💜

[@Ho_Hop]

That looks like a great day. I just so long to be out & about with no mask on. Here right now I can’t leave my province. My brother from a neighboring province can’t even come home for Christmas.

[@RuthAnneBenziger]

Thank you for sharing your experience. We are planning on making a trip soon and this was so helpful to see what there is and I enjoyed seeing how your kids enjoyed it. My kids are looking forward to it.

[@elizabeths1051]

We went a couple of years ago with friends, and really enjoyed it! I'll always remember because I was in a boot, and walking around was hard. It's huge! 😆

[@JamesRichardWiley]

Did you understand the story behind it of a failed god and the genocide and incest that followed?

[@strangementalitypaperYT]

Visiting a shrine to anti-science, I see. I wish homeschooling was more regulated so that we could ensure parents aren't taking advantage of their children to push a political and religious agenda. Teaching creation is educational neglect.

[@OneSingleJoy]

Ahhh I’m loving this. I’m from Australia and planned on a trip to the US in Aug 2024, we were definitely planning on visiting the ark... now who knows if we’ll ever be able to travel that far again. Sooo hoping & praying we can though 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 Thanks so much for sharing.

[@OneSingleJoy]

@Jerod Adair You are so sweet!! Thank you so much, I am praying too :) xo

[@_C.E.Love_]

Bonus hotel stay advice: if they ask you to sign up for their point program and you haven't already then ask for a room upgrade for signing up (they do this, coming from the inside 😉😉) and if they have the room they will upgrade you to a suit for the same price... it doesn't cost a thing, keeps your past present and future trips all together on their app and your "points" can be used for free or cheaper nights in the future at any IHG location 😁 Disclaimer: with this brand, Holiday Inn Express is where its at! Do not confuse with their "club vacation membership" hotel and resorts. I would never ever (and I mean EVER) recommend becoming a Holiday Inn Club Vacation Member, that would be bad advice, just putting that out there 😳

[@megan8583]

I’m from southeastern KY and have never been to the Ark. It looks wonderful. I have got to make it a point to go soon. Also, I’m very familiar with Lexington. I have family there. I’m glad that you all enjoyed your time there.

[@kaitlync15]

Also hi form Ohio!

[@thetruthandnothingbutthetr6484]

The suspension of common sense it takes to believe this mess is mind boggling

[@jenniferjones6228]

I love that you got to go! We just went this summer and loved it! Every place you videotaped, I was like, "I was standing right where she is!" It would've been so cool to run into you! Love your channel, Ashley! You are such a sweet family!

[@_srilankantraveler_]

Loved from Sri Lanka..Please visit to Sri Lanka

[@breestephens6254]

We will be going to see the Ark and Creation Museum and I'm so thankful for the info you provided here. We will definitely be trying one of these restaurants you've suggested. As a long time follower, I can never say enough, THANK YOU for being YOU and for all that you share, you're such an inspiration to me in so many areas. 💜

[@QueenKattz]

Such a beautiful family.... When you read to them about the colleges saying all of those contradicting statements I felt sick for them knowing what lays ahead of them in the near future with education. The look on your eldest daughters face said it all. May God, give you all the strength to pull through it. God is on your side xx

[@hannahc1072]

Can’t wait to go there! Thank you for doing this vlog!!! I find that doors get opened for me and people say the nicest things when we travel out of our state! Where did you get your glasses?

[@GraceandGrit]

Amazon!

[@jselbher]

Where did you get your earrings and what's on your lips? :)

[@GraceandGrit]

Just gloss! Earrings from Ana Luisa!

[@salomepeachey1676]

Great place to take the family. Time well spent!!

[@Phier554]

College professor nailed it.

[@christinem9935]

We used to travel a lot before kids and my youngest was just starting to become easier to travel with/stay overnight when this all ramped up. I want to take my kids places like Disney and others but not if we have to be masked the whole time! That is really the only thing that bugs me about all this COVID stuff is feeling stuck. We're in Maine and it's very restrictive here. Going to hibernate for the winter and go from there I guess. Thanks for sharing this trip though, gives me hope that there might be some places left where we could have a normal family trip :)

[@GraceandGrit]

There are when your ready!

[@chrissyt22]

Really enjoyed this video. I really want to go here next year. Were the ark and the Creation Museum relatively close to each other? Thanks for all the tips about your travels (eating, closures, etc.). Putting this in my list of places to go!

[@GraceandGrit]

45 min apart! Thanks for watching!

[@shaylaanderson3873]

This was incredible. Thank you so much for sharing all of this with us. And seeing your family out living life and freely breathing air truly made my heart smile. 💙

[@jiuzgirlbeauty619]

I have to ask. Did she get the snake?

[@GraceandGrit]

Hahah no! But only because it was too big to get back home

[@jiuzgirlbeauty619]

@@GraceandGrit it did look huge! Haha!

[@judyphillips2498]

I love this so much. Thanks for sharing with us. I'm so sick of the state of things lately and this gives me hope that 2021 will be the beginning of better times. It's so refreshing seeing people living normally. I'm in Georgia and, although there is no state mandate on masks, it's very difficult living among people who base their lives on fear and trusting the government. I am a geologist by trade and I agree...science proves God. I can give so many examples of geologic events that prove His existence. If you ever want to make a trip to Georgia, my girls and I would love to host your family so you're not stuck in a hotel room. We are part of a phenomenal local homeschool group that meets twice a week for fun outdoor activities. There is so much to do here away from Atlanta that is both fun and educational. We have the Little Grand Canyon, Helen Georgia and it's little Bavarian style village, Chattanooga Tn, and so many other fun outdoor things within a couple of hours any direction. God bless you and your family for all that you do. Peace....

[@homeschoolmomof2707]

That last part about made me cry of the guy declaring Great is the Lord and greatly is He to be praised! Your trip looked amazing and so glad you got to go! We went a couple years ago but it was soo packed that we couldn't get to all of it! You went at the perfect time! Also, on your hang out day, what kind of lip color are you wearing? It looks so pretty on you and I love your wood ball bracelet! Merry Christmas!🎄😊

[@kinthecountry4301]

By entering the museum you are agreeing to “thorough pat-down search” and being expelled for any reason they want. Be sure to read the fine print. 😕

[@jooyekoya4700]

Wow Ashlee😊, this is really awesome! I am inspired by the ark museum. Thank you for sharing. I work for the New Room in Bristol, England. It is the first Methodist chapel built by John Wesley. It houses a museum, a cafe and the chapel. Susannah Wesley homeschooled her children😊. Come visit if you come to England.

[@alexmilianmd]

What is the minimum age you’d recommend kids be when visiting the ark and creation meusem?

[@GraceandGrit]

I’d say 8-9

[@Michelleh123321]

Thanks for asking this! My kiddos are 4 and 2 and I really want to go! But this is great info!!

[@markusbroadwater8361]

You want to get them in there at the youngest age possible, so they can call “bull shit” on all the misinformation that’s presented.

[@FLMegan]

I am so pumped to go!!!!! This is so awesome that you could cover the Ark/Museum so well for us!! I love that Jake carried that massive pack all day and that Olivia was so brave!! ❤ this video! We are so going! What do you think the ideal age is? Mine are a young 8.

[@GraceandGrit]

I’d say 8 and above, but my teens really soaked up a lot!

[@montanajohnson7980]

I work at the Ark Encounter and I will try to answer any questions as best I can

[@ldv02]

You still available to answer questions? How long do you think you need to enjoy the whole museum? Also the creation museum?