Today, we visited the Ark Encounter, which was our initial purpose for this vacation. I don't know the appropriate superlatives for this place, but it was at least astoundingly amazing. It's 510 feet long and 4 stories open to the public, and jam packed full of examples, models and information presented in posters and videos. Even Natalie said it was far more than she expected, and she's heard what Bob thought of it. There's a huge parking lot where you park and pay for admission and parking. Then you ride nice buses to the Ark entrance, where the day is yours to explore the Ark and grounds, take in a presentation or two, ride the zip line, visit the zoo, and relax at one of several snack places or the buffet. We arrived at 10:00 am
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