WRVM Radio [Bus Tours]

Ark Encounter & Creation Museum
Williamstown & Petersburg, KY
Ark Encounter is a Christian creationist theme park that opened in Grant County, Kentucky in 2016. The centerpiece of the park is a large representation of Noah's Ark based on the Genesis flood narrative contained in the Bible. It is 510 feet long, 85 feet wide and 51 feet high. The Ark Encounter is three exhibits in one—the massive Ark structure itself, the incredible craftsmanship, and the beautifully fabricated teaching exhibits. The Ark Encounter is operated by Answers in Genesis, a young Earth creationist organization.
The Creation Museum is located in Petersburg, Kentucky. We invite you to dive into the Bible and the scientific evidence with us to gather as much knowledge about God’s creation as you can. You’ll learn about the different types of science and discover facts and logical arguments you might have never considered. When you start with the Bible as your ultimate authority, you’re ready to discover creation science. The facility has a special effects theater, a planetarium, an Allosaurus skeleton and an insect collection. The Creation Museum allows you to venture through Biblical history, stunning exhibits, botanical gardens, planetarium, petting zoo, zip line course, and more.(usually a summer event)

----------------------------------------------------------

True Women’s Conference
Indianapolis, IN
This True Women’s Conference will inspire and equip women to extend kindness, minister to the needs of others in the name of Christ, and promote justice for all people as bearers of God’s image. This unique conference will feature breakout sessions on global issues including trafficking, abuse, addictions and recovery, the persecuted Church, and more. Discover and embrace God's design and mission for women’s lives. In this conference, we reflect the beauty and heart of Christ to the woman’s world, and intentionally pass on the baton of Truth to the next generation. We pray earnestly for an outpouring of God's Spirit in their families, churches, nation, and world.

(usually a September event)

------------------------------------------------------------

Mackinac Island & The Grand Hotel
Michigan
Mackinac Island is located in Lake Huron, at the eastern end of the Straits of Mackinac next to the state's Upper Peninsula. You have a place to leave your routine, discover the rhythm of waves and horse-clops and a place that getting to is half the fun. For centuries, visitors have found this national landmark to be the ideal vacation spot. No cars. No chain hotels. Just world-famous Mackinac Island Fudge, historic Fort Mackinac, unique shopping and diverse dining. Unforgettable sunsets, awe-inspiring sunrises and extraordinary nightlife befit our ranking as a Top 10 U.S. Island by TripAdvisor and USA Today.
The Grand Hotel
The Grand Hotel beckons you to a bygone era of old-world hospitality and charm. We have been welcoming guests since 1887. The Grand Hotel is a historic hotel, constructed in the late 19th century, and advertises itself as having the world's largest porch. Horse-drawn carriages. Afternoon Tea in the Parlor. Croquet and bocce in the Tea Garden. Dressing up for dinner and nightly dancing to the sounds of the Grand Hotel Orchestra. On this trip, be prepared to hear Gospel Music groups and concerts, which will be featured in your stay.

(usually a October event)
------------------------------------------------------------

The Branson Praisefest
Branson, MO

The Branson Praisefest is a 3 day, 4 session Gospel Music event featuring morning and evening concert sessions. From its grand opening in 1993 until today, The Mansion Theatre for The Performing Arts has remained a true landmark for exceptional entertainment and world-class theatrical excellence for the Midwest United States.
Also included on this trip is a visit to the Sight & Sound Theater. The theatre includes a 2,000-seat auditorium, a 300-ft stage that surrounds the audience on three sides, a cast of 50 actors, state-of-the-art technology, and live animals. The Sight & Sound Theatre brings to you Bible related performances, and it is the nation’s largest organization of its kind, and one of the top three theater destinations in the country.(spring and/or fall event)

------------------------------------------------------------

Museum of the Bible
Washington DC

The Museum of the Bible is a museum in Washington D.C., which documents the narrative, history, and impact of the Bible. It opened on November 17, 2017, and has 1,150 items in its permanent collection and 2,000 items on loan from other institutions and collections. The museum claims it is nonsectarian and "is not political, and it will not proselytize." However, members of the board of directors are required to sign a "faith statement" regarding the truth of the Bible. Each of the six floors in the museum contain a different exhibit, which emphasizes different aspects of the Bible's history or impact. This includes three permanent exhibit floors. The first floor combines ancient artifacts with modern technology meant to immerse the participant in the Bible. The front entrance on 4th Street SW features bronze front doors with stained glass art containing a relief depicting the creation account in Genesis. There is also a grand lobby with a 200-foot LED ceiling allowing for changing visual effects and messages. The Museum of the Bible features dining, including a restaurant called Manna that serves kosher food.(usually a summer event)
------------------------------------------------------------

National Quartet Convention
Pigeon Forge, TN

Gospel Music's largest annual event drawing 40,000 people from over 40 states and half dozen countries to a weeklong Gospel Music festival, featuring the very best in the world of traditional Gospel Music.
Over the years, the National Quartet Convention grew from three days of concerts to a six-day multi-purpose event. A concert is held each evening in the Leconte Center at Pigeon Forge, typically approaches sellout numbers for the concerts. The week is largely attended by the older generation but lately due to the popularity of groups such as the Booth Brothers, Signature Sound, Legacy Five, The Collingsworth Family and the Gaither Vocal Band, the fans are becoming younger. Fans meet their favorite artists in the exhibit area.
(usually a late summer event)

------------------------------------------------------------

Wisconsin Gospel Music Festival
Wisconsin Dells, WI

The Wisconsin Gospel Music Festival is now a 3 day, 4 session event with sessions beginning at 7:00 PM on Thursday, 10:00 AM and 7:00 PM on Friday and the concluding session on Saturday at 10:00 AM! At the Crystal Grand Theatre, we pride ourselves on our intimate seating for 2000. We are big enough to get Gospel Artists, but small enough to ensure you have a unique concert experience every single time you attend one of our shows. We stay at the Wintergreen Resort & Convention Center in the Dells. This charming, Victorian-style boutique hotel is located just off Hwy I-90/I-94. Guests love the friendly staff, immaculate surroundings, spacious guest rooms and affordable rates! The Wintergreen also provides an indoor pool and small waterpark for your enjoyment. Come enjoy this great weekend get-away in the beautiful tourist destination in the beautiful landscape of Wisconsin paired with the best of gospel music!(Month of May event)

Below is a list of Bus Trips we plan on going each year (or) every other year dependent on interest, trip availability, costs and scheduling.

Type your paragraph here.

You can also Register for a specified BUS TOUR by clicking the "Donate to WRVM" tab on the Home Page, then scroll down and select "Allocate your Donation" thenselect

the "Bus Tours" category. Now write in what tour your want on the "Comments" tab.