Oregon- Evergreen Air & Space Museum

This morning the boys went out for a bike ride. We did carry those bikes all the way up here so we had to use them. I chose to stay home in the warm house instead of facing the very cold weather. Dan, Dave and the little guys rode down to VooDoo Donuts (a popular "pink" place in Portland).

When they got back we packed up the cars and headed West to McMinnville. This is where the Evergreen Aviation and Space Museum resides. We could see evidence of future buildings (a lodge and chapel) as they are gearing up to be a tourist destination. There is also a killer indoor water park on the property, but that will have to wait for another visit.

First we visited the Space Museum. This was incredible. It was a walk down the timeline of the race to space between the Russians and Americans.

Now over to the Aviation Museum which is home to the famous Spruce Goose. The Spruce Goose was designed and built by Howard Hughes and is made up of 95% wood. We paid extra to visit the flight deck/ cockpit area. Boy, was it worth it. Dan and I had both seen the Spruce Goose as kids when it was housed in Long Beach, but this was an experience we will always remember!

 A replica of the Wright Brother's airplane