A Long Lonely Road, The Stars Beyond , Book 36

John and his ever growing family work to send a "Voyage of Discovery" expedition to the other side with the intent of going to both coast to see if the other side is in fact a mirror image of their side of the portal.

John and his remain at home having decided that the younger people would be best qualified to handle the hazardous journey. While remaining behind they find their days both slow and full as their canyon life goes on.