Battalion Trek - Adventures and Aha Moments Hiking the Mormon Battalion Trail

Reading journals, studying the route, and several key events prompt Kevin to begin thinking someone should hike the trail to find out exactly where the Mormon Battalion went.   It was a process that spanned a number of years but in the end, the decision was made to hike the trail.

The Hensons made the Battalion Trek in 2008-9 from Iowa to California one step at a time, but... 

How did the Battalion story come into the Henson's life?   Listen to Kevin Henson describe a persistent bunch of 11-year old scouts, a morning 'wake-up' call, and how this all began participation in a nearby living history event.  Then you can hear several of those original 11-year olds share their recollections of "how it all began."

For the 175th anniversary of the Battalion's 1846 march - we figured now was a good time to share our story and how it ties in with theirs.