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About Legacy Tours
Legacy Tours and Travel has been a tour operator of LDS tours and LDS travel for 15 years. Although not exclusively for those of the LDS faith, many will find like-minded companionship in fellow travelers on our tours. These tours are often considered unique, controversial, or explorative. We strive to provide LDS tours that are Educational, Recreational, and Spiritual. We love combining knowledge with adventure and enlightenment. We do not claim these controversial and unique ideas as opinion or fact, but rather, we offer a space for exploration of ideas and use of the Spirit to indicate to each traveler what is tradition and what is reality.
What Makes Us Different Than Other LDS Tour Operators?
What sets our LDS tours apart is our unique blend of adventure, discovery, and faith. We don’t just visit historical sites, we dive deep into the traditions and legends surrounding Christ, biblical figures, and even explore compelling evidence of the Book of Mormon in real-life locations. Our tours combine recreation, education, and spirituality, creating enriching experiences that inspire both curiosity and reflection. Join like-minded people as you travel the world!
Meet our Team!
Mark and Jill Clifford
Mark and Jill Clifford started Legacy Tours in 2010. They have a passion for travel and love sharing this with others.
Mark has traveled throughout Europe and the United States, including studying abroad in Russia. Mark has been involved in Real Estate since graduating with a BS in Psychology and a minor in business from BYU.
Jill has also traveled throughout Europe and the middle East, including studying abroad in Austria, Czech Republic and Israel. Jill taught High School English after graduating with a BA in Humanities from BYU.
Mark and Jill have 4 children, two of which are married. They live in Bountiful, Utah. Besides traveling abroad they also love to hike, read, and explore the beautiful state of Utah.
2025 Tours: Costa Rica Nature Adventure, Humanitarian Vacation in the Dominican Republic, Best of Italy, & Church History Pageants Tour!
2026 Tours: Iceland Solar Eclipse (coming soon)
Kris Kimball
Kris Kimball is married with 3 adult children and 7 grandchildren. Kris studied at Utah State University, the University of Utah, and Cambridge University. Kris is our Traditions Tour expert.
A former co-host of the “Liberty Moms” Radio Show & Podcast, Kris now serves on the Advisory Board of Mount Liberty College. She is the former President of the United Women’s Forum and former Board Member of the Thomas Jefferson Center for Constitutional Studies.
Kris loves to travel, seek truth, and explore history in person. She has spent the last 11 years studying ancient history, ancient religion, and the Egyptian Hermetic Traditions. Additionally, she has been teaching Gospel Doctrine in her church for the last 8 years. She and her husband Dave reside in Salt Lake City, Utah.
2025 Tours: Templar Traditions in Portugal, Sacred Histories: American Covenant, Traditions of Christ in Ancient Britain, & Tunisia, Malta, and Southern Italy
Our Guides
Rod L. Meldrum
Rod L. Meldrum is a researcher, best-selling LDS author, and international lecturer on the validity of the Book of Mormon. His emphasis is based on scriptural and physical evidences of the Book of Mormon. His book titled, “Exploring the Book of Mormon in America’s Heartland” is the #1 LDS book about Book of Mormon geography, with over 40,000 copies printed. He began guiding the Book of Mormon Chronology Tour in 2018.
Rod has also written a book titled “Prophecies and Promises; The Book of Mormon and the USA.” This book outlines the 36 prophecies and promises that clearly identify the United States as the location of the “Promised Land” of the Latter-days. This book has been called a “stunning” new insight on geography research and provides historical evidence that documents containing Joseph Smith’s words, writings, and actions were consistent with the prophecies and promises of the Book of Mormon.
Rod began his study of issues surrounding the controversy over DNA and the Book of Mormon back in 2003. This sparked his study of the origins of proposed geographical settings of the Book of Mormon. In addition, he has spent years of intensive study of the Book of Mormon itself and the historical background and documents associated with it. He is passionate about sharing his research of the Book of Mormon Chronology with others.
Rod and his wife Tonya have 4 children as well as 4 grandchildren, and reside in Utah.
2025 Tours: Genesis & Restoration Tour, Sacred Histories: American Covenant, Tunisia, Malta, & Southern Italy
2026: Book of Mormon Chronology Tour
Mike Day
Mike Day grew up in Modesto, California. After his mission in Chicago he met his wife Sonia at Weber State University. They have four sons, one daughter-in-law, and one grandson. Mike co-hosts the podcast Talking Scripture with his colleagues Bryce Dunford. He loves to grapple with the “messiness” of the Bible and “geek out” on the original languages and ancient cultural context.
Mike is passionate about teaching scripture and has been an instructor for Seminaries & Institutes of Religion since 1993. His current assignment is at the Salt Lake Institute of Religion adjacent to the University of Utah. He earned his Master’s Degree in Education in 2001 and is currently pursuing a Ph.D. at the University of Utah in World Languages and Cultures, Comparative Literary And Cultural Studies with an emphasis on Classical Greek and Biblical Hebrew.
Mike loves cycling, warm beaches, Tolkein, and all things Star Wars.
2025 Tours: Best of Italy, Church History & Pageants, Apostle Paul: Greece by Land & Sea
Scott Palmer
Luther S. Palmer (Scott), also known by his YouTube channel as Watcher Palmer, loves Israel and the Middle East. Always looking for Christ in all things. Brother Palmer is a student of the scriptures, and is always looking for the Signs of the Second Coming of our Saviour.
Brother Palmer and his wife, Suzanne, have traveled and visited extensively in Israel. They love both the culture and the people. They presided over the Salt Lake City West Mission from 2015 to 2018, and presided over the Park City Stake from 2005 to 2014.
Having five children, fifteen grandchildren and two dogs, they always are busy, yet looking for another adventure. They feel blessed to know so many wonderful people they have met on their journeys.
2025 Tours: Traditions of Christ in Israel / Ultimate Holy Land Tour
Legacy Tours & Travel
P.O. BOX 486 Bountiful, Utah 84011
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