Leaving Kansas

There are probably several things I did not do while living in Kansas; but there was a short list of things that I had never done in Hutchinson. So, I just did them.
1. I had never been in the 4th St. Dillons...now I have been.

2. I didn't even know where the Hutchinson Zoo was located...now I do.

3. I had never driven South of Adams on 4th...now I have and there is a whole world of Hutchinson that I never knew was there.

4. I had never seen the historic salt marker in South Hutchinson...I still haven't. Allan and I tried, but couldn't find it. I guess spending the money on new signs is probably worth it. At least I tried.

5. I had never been to the Underground Salt Museum...now I have been!

So my list was a little silly, but I had really wondered about these things and now I know what I was missing!

Last Sunday I went to the Salt Museum with my friend Philip and his son Zane. It was pretty cool and I'm glad we took the time to go. I have my camera packed away somewhere, so I had to use my cell phone for pictures. Here are some shots from the visit.

Preparing to go underground. Everyone had to wear hardhats and oxygen things (in case of a fire.)

Old machinery left behind. On the tour we learned "What goes in the mine, stays in the mine."

Halfway through the tour we stopped and collected chunks of salt for souvenirs.

Huge chunk of salt.