Going Back In Time In Hays – Part 2

After we had a little lunch break, and we were ready to go out for more adventures, we went back in time again, though this time we went further back; much further back. We went to the Sternberg Museum in Hays. As many times as I’ve been to Hays, I had never been there until now. I was very pleasantly surprised. For a small town museum, it was a great museum and learning center.

Gentry was our tour guide around the museum, since he has been there many, many times. He proudly took us from exhibit to exhibit. We saw dinosaurs, real dinosaurs according to Gentry. There were a lot of dinosaur exhibits. I know Colorado has been home to many different dinosaurs, and their remains are still being found all over Colorado. I guess the same is true for Kansas too. After all, they are very close neighbors.

Gentry and Uncle Larry are petting the dinosaurs.

I am so glad I will NOT see any of these scary creatures while out diving, that’s for sure.

I love how there were all kinds of live animals too. We saw all kinds of live animals ranging from bearded lizards, to tortoises, to salamanders and frogs, to tarantulas. I put a HUGE nix on going to see all the snakes though, and rattlesnakes at that. NO WAY!!!!!!

This snake necked turtle is the closest I want to get to the snakes. Sorry, for the poor quality. These were all taken through the glass of the tanks.

Aunt Jeanne and Gentry pretending to be big scary tarantulas.

We had a very fun, full day. After Fort Hays and the Sternberg Museum, we went out to dinner with Larry’s sister Jean, her husband James, their son Jared (our nephew) and Lexi, Gentry and Callan. And then ….. it was DORRIE DAY!!!!!!

There is always something new to discover. Be open to whatever comes your way. Have a great day and make everyday great. Stay safe and stay well. ‘Til next itme.