FINALLY! We’ve wanted to visit the Creation Museum and the Ark Encounter ever since we began our RV life. We had plans last year, but our decision to upgrade our rig’s suspension usurped that leg of our trip. Alas. It was worth the wait. Both were fabulous and even better, Erik and Haley flew up from Sarasota to join us, even camping with us.
We camped in Rising Sun, Indiana along the Ohio River. Rising Sun is a quaint town. We had Saturday breakfast at the Main Street Diner, the epitome of small town diners. The omelet was delish and the homemade jam on my biscuit was yummy! Several of the Main Street buildings had remarkable murals reflecting the town’s history. Visiting small towns is part of the charm of RV living.
Based on the weather forecast, we tackled the Ark Encounter on our first day. Words fall short in conveying the scale and scope of this magnificent museum experience. The exhibits were outstanding, clearly communicating the undeniable evidence of a global flood. The cages for all the animals were brilliantly engineered for feeding and waste disposal. Hopefully, a few pictures will peak your interest.
Day Two… the Creation Museum. This museum, built by the non-profit entity Answers in Genesis, opened in 2007. Its success launched the dream of building the Ark Encounter, which opened in 2016, also erected by Answers in Genesis. These are sister museums separated by a forty-five minute drive in northern Kentucky.
The Creation Museum is an expansive, thoughtful, and compelling presentation not only of the creation, but of the gospel story which is built upon the foundation of Genesis. This museum affirmed and strengthened my faith, anchored in the truth of God’s Word. Learning about the problems and inaccuracy of radiometric dating was fascinating. Have you ever wondered how a scientist determines something is 300,000 years old, and whether that is accurate? Perhaps not. This challenged my acceptance of scientific claims articulating evolution over millions of years.
The exhibits were wide ranging, including archeological, biological, geological and chemical evidence of the veracity of Scripture. The Biblical worldview was juxtaposed with the Evolutionary worldview in many of the exhibits, challenging commonly held theories. This is a must see museum, especially if you have teenage kids or grandkids!
Skip and I are on our way back to Minnesota now. We’ve covered 9,000+ miles through 13 states in 4 1/2 months. What an amazing spring tour we’ve experienced. We’re so glad you’ve come along with us. We hope you’ve found joy, beauty and hope in our posts and pictures. It’s a wrap!
We’ll be back on the road in July and August touring the Pacific Northwest. Hope you’ll come along for the ride!
Wow! You’ve inspired me to think about a road trip!! Thank you for sharing! Gary
It is always a joy to share in your joys!!!
I’ve heard about the Ark- so cool to see pictures of it!!!
You have convinced me! These are museums we have to see. Thank you for these pictures and discussion!!!! See you soon!
Thank you for another fantastic trip via you! It will be interesting to see where we go with you next.
This was such a blessing to enjoy with you. I pray your summary continues to spark interest in the beautiful museums and continues to build faith in those who read your post.
I would go back to that quirky diner, and that campsite’s beautiful open road 2 mile walking loop in a heartbeat. A trip with God’s fingerprints all over it. Love you!
Thank you for sharing your experience, pictures and thoughts. I look forward to seeing you in-person on your Northwest tour❤️
Your photos are fantastic. Thank you for sharing your trip with us.