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Mile High Fun Part 2

10/10/2018

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I left off a few weeks ago having covered our first two days in Denver, Colorado. We hiked, rode, and visited all around Denver in that time, but in the remainder of our trip, we toured the city itself and it's suburbs. Denver is a very nice city, and very kid-friendly. 
We enjoyed a beautiful park with 2 climbing apparatuses, and some unique playground equipment. Amazing green space overlooked the Rocky Mountains. The entire family enjoyed our visit there.
Another family-friendly activity we enjoyed was the Denver Museum of Nature and Science. What a well made museum! We only got through 3 of the exhibits, but were impressed at every turn. There was an exhibit on health, where you entered onto a card your health information (age, gender, name etc…), and then went through a series of activities such as pedaling on a stationary exercise bike, or grasping two rods that took your pulse, and then inserted your card at a computer at the end, which printed a health sheet of you! Another exhibit was about space, and another employed hands-on mind bending riddles. Additionally, they had a sun viewing on the roof of the museum where we saw the sun through a very powerful telescope. The Denver Museum of Nature and Science is a must see in Denver!
One night we had dinner with our friend, Clay, at the Buckhorn Exchange, the oldest restaurant in Denver. We enjoyed Clay’s company as well as the food! 
Speaking of food, for those of you who live in Denver, or are visiting soon, try the Denver Biscuit Company’s biscuits and cinnamon rolls. In the words of my dad, “That’s da bomb!”. Also, we tried a place at Denver’s Union Station called Next Door which was a farm to table place. After our meal, we took a quick tour of the station. It really is a neat station. 
Another cool stop was the city of Golden. Not far from there is Buffalo Bill’s grave, which was a very interesting visit. You read about him in books, and everyone knows who Buffalo Bill was to a certain degree, but to be at his gravesite was awe-inspiring. They placed a lot of concrete over the grave so that no one would rob it. He is buried on Lookout Mountain overlooking 2 huge plateaus and the city of Golden. Yet another Merchant Amazing View! (We’ll just start calling them MAVs.) 
Alright, now for the big reveal…

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Teddy Roosevelt!!! Congratulations to: Sanika Mody, The Van Valkenburgh Family, Michel Guillet, Christina Garrett, and Sebastian Trost! You all guessed correctly. 

Denver and the surrounding area is really beautiful. With mountains, parks, restaurants, and high altitudes, it’s a unique city to visit. 

Until next time!

-Woodsman Will-
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Nate and I are on one of the climbing rocks at the park.
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The descendants of the donkeys that President Teddy Roosevelt freed.
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The view from the mountain that Buffalo Bill is buried on.
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Look at this picture closely, then scroll to the next picture.
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Yeah right. Like it could fit through the door.
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Hanging out with Clay at Buckhorn Exchange.
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In front of the Denver Museum of Nature and Science.
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When we went to view the sun on the top of the museum, we were met with a spectacular view of the city and the Rocky Mountains.
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You could see your own mouth cells at the museum! That was really cool.
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That dark blue spot in the lower middle of the picture is my cell!
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Nate's cells are on the computer screen.
8 Comments
Kaki
10/12/2018 07:19:21 pm

Awesome, Will! Love your updates. Btw, let you in on my secret.. had a little help brainstorming with your kaka:).
Until the next time.. enjoying your blogs! Safe travels!!

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Will Merchant
10/16/2018 10:04:43 am

Editor Correction. Congratulations to Kaki and Kaka!

Hope y’all are doing well.

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Carolyn Hooker
10/12/2018 11:10:28 pm

Enjoying your post! Keep up the good work! 😁

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Will Merchant
10/16/2018 10:07:15 am

Thanks Mrs. Hooker! Are you still serving at the Kitchen Angels?

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John Richardson
10/13/2018 06:13:47 am

Ya'll appear to be having the time of your lives. Great writing Will and great pics. BTW, Will have you grown that much more since we saw you last or is your dad getting shorter (in the pic from the Denver Museum) Think your mom said you are now in Kansas and fully launched on your adventure. Continue on safely. The blogs are terrific.

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Will Merchant
10/16/2018 10:09:52 am

Yes, Mr. Richardson, I am most definitely taller than my dad. (I love the chance to rub it in. Thanks!)

By the way, I don’t think we’re in Kansas anymore. 😂😂

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Toby Spinelli
11/27/2018 08:30:56 am

How did I miss this!!!! WONDERFUL times 4!!!!
SO informative and heartwarming!
I was just thinking of you guys yesterday!!!

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Will Merchant
11/28/2018 01:34:33 pm

Glad you're thinking about us. (All good things, I'm sure) :) I hope you are doing well too! I'm happy that you are following us too!

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