California Missions Markers Digital Scrapbook Kit

California Missions Markers Digital Scrapbook Kit Explore the 21 California Missions along the Historic Mission Trail that roughly follows the El Camino Real (The Royal Road) named in honor of the Spanish monarchy which financed the expeditions into California in the quest for empire. The digital art markers and plaques follow the date, location, and number order of when the missions were established. The first leg of El Camino Real was forged by General Gaspar de Portola on his journey from San Diego to find Monterey Bay. Tracing his path, missionaries, colonists and soldiers all traveled its dusty stretches; it was the only road between the few civilized outposts. The road was later identified with the missions because the padres maintained the roadway and offered hospitable lodging and religious services to all. It served as the north-south stagecoach route after California became a state in 1850, and in the 1920s bronze mission bells were placed along the highway to let motorists