Laying out on the Destin, Florida beach gazing at the vast Atlantic ocean ahead, then-eight-year-old Sophia Beedle’s mom, Liz Beedle, turned to her in excitement. “Sophia, I have a big idea.” Toes in the sand, the pair formed a plan to accomplish what only 2% of people in the U.S. have done according to The Reader’s Digest— travel to all 50 states. One of Liz’s friends had successfully checked off a multitude of states, so she figured that her family could too. To read more, click the link in bio. #storybyisabelbaldassaro #designbyclaraburdick #socialmediabyclaraburdick