For most of her life, Joy Ryan never saw the landscape beyond her home state of Ohio.
This idea sparked their first trip to the Great Smoky Mountains.
Despite Grandma Joy’s older age, she was able to hike mountains and do white water rafting.
Brad compliments her zeal for life as the key to her good health.
She expresses gratitude for each new day and is always excited for the next adventure.
Finally, their long journey across the U.S. came to an end with American Samoa.
It’s about 6,700 miles from Ohio, where we live.
It’s the only U.S. National Park that’s south of the equator.
Way out in the South Pacific.
It’s a long haul, but we’re excited to go, Brad explains.
We can enjoy the beach, we can enjoy the beautiful tropical paradise.
And I think that there’s a bit of a poetic beauty to ending it there as well.
I thank the Lord every morning for giving me another day, Grandma Joy shares.
And it’s your choice whether you’re going to have a grumpy day or a sunny day.
So, smile at everybody, and let everybody know you’re having a whale of a time.
Next up, they have their sights set on Kenya.
Keep up with Grandma Joy’s travels by following her onInstagram.
Grandma Joy Ryan has finished seeing all 63 U.S. National Parks with her grandson Brad Ryan.
From Yosemite to Yellowstone to the Grand Canyon, they covered every corner of the American landscape.
Grandma Joy made the most of these trips by hiking and even participating in white water rafting.
Brad also got to enjoy one-on-one time with his grandmother, deepening their relationship.
The duo finally ended their road trip in the National Park of American Samoa.
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