Saturday Adventure

Two weeks ago, we hopped in the car and drove a few minutes into the foothills for our weekend adventure.  We got out at the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR).  They have a lot of infrastructure for climate science up there.  A portion of the facility is open to the public with some fantastic hands-on activities. 

 We poked and prodded at clouds.  We simulated a micro-burst.  We stared at an acrylic replica of a 17 pound hailstone.  We shifted the direction of gale-force winds to re-shape a sandy landscape.

 I won't say that the exhibits were shocking, but we were pleasantly surprised by all the things to see and do. The kids are learning about weather and climate at home-school.  It's wonderful to be able to take a field trip like this. 

Outside, a few trails wind around the foothills just below the Flatirons.  It was a fabulous expotition.