SpectrUM Discovery Area is a local science museum that educates and helps children and young adults who aspire to make a career in the field of science, technology and engineering. The museum consists of several interactive and educational exhibits, tools and programs for kids to learn things practically. The museum also conducts several events, lectures and activities related to education, science and technology. A great place where kids and adults can learn a lot about science from skilled guides and instructors.
In this hectic age of computer-created diversions, it is truly refreshing, and even somewhat calming, to lay eyes upon an old-fashioned carousel. Located in Caras Park, this merry-go-round features 38 horses that were all individually hand-carved and painted by local artists. The detail is stunning, not surprising because each horse on average, took 800 hours to carve and paint. The accompanying Stinson Band Organ, with its 400 pipes, ranks as the largest carousel organ in the country. A three-and-a-half minute ride costs a mere 50 cents. A gift shop is on-site.
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Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation was founded by the four hunters Bob Munson, Bill Munson, Dan Bull and Charlie Decker in 1984. The foundation focuses on conservation and restoration of natural habitation. At the museum, you will find interesting wildlife exhibits, ranging from information about elk to photographs, as well as exhibits that illustrate and explain the foundation's conservation efforts and steps taken for the protection of future wildlife population. The foundation has programs where the children and all the visitors are also educated about the values and ethics of hunting.
