Kennecott Copper Mine

Thursday, July 22nd--Nate took a few days off work so we made some plans. Today we decided to take the kids to the Kennecott Copper Mine. We invited Nate's parents along and headed up to do the tour and all. Nate and I hadn't been to the copper mine for several years. I think we took Elise when she was a baby. If you've never been, the copper mine is absolutely fascinating. The massive hole that has been made from thousands of rounds of explosives to get the copper, and other metals, within the mountain, is visible from outer space---it's HUGE! The kids really enjoyed going up there, especially with grandpa and grandma, since we don't get to see them as often as we'd like. We walked around the outside and stood next to one of the wheels used on a massive semi that is used to transport the rock. These semi's are as large as a house--no kidding! Inside the visitors center was a 20 minute film full of propaganda but interesting, none-the-less. We all were amazed at how many things require copper to work and what is made with copper. It was a great place to visit and it was even free this day!

After, we went back to Nate's parents clubhouse to swim for a while. It was a great day!