What if the places we almost pass by have the power to change us?

During a trip through southeastern Utah, Rachel nearly overlooked an ordinary bridge crossing the San Juan River near Mexican Hat. But a name on that bridge led to an extraordinary story of sacrifice, remembrance, and unexpected hope.

In this first Discoveries episode of Journeys, Rachel explores the history behind the Jason R. Workman Memorial Bridge and reflects on how learning the stories behind the places we visit can transform the way we see the world and ourselves.

Sometimes the most meaningful discoveries begin with a single question... and an unexpected stop along the road.

Photo: Jason R Workman Bridge; By Steven Baltakatei Sandoval - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=79586587

The photograph is of the U.S. Route 163 bridge crossing the San Juan River near Mexican Hat, Utah. The bridge is also known as the Jason R. Workman Memorial Bridge after being renamed in 2016. Photograph taken on 2019-03-03T00:17:09Z.

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But this episode doesn't end here.

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