We flew into Portland International Airport after a delayed flight to find lots of rain and heavy winds due to several storm systems moving through the area. The next several hours was spent fighting the rain and visibility on a winding one lane road to the Oregon coast. What should have been a two hour drive took at least three hours. I think.
Along the way, we came across this building in McMinnville, the Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum. Unfortunately, they were closing in 15 minutes. Fortunately, the person at the desk was nice enough to let us wander around for the last 15 minutes for free. We saved $73.00 but we didn't see as much as we had wanted.
I didn't even have time to catch his name. I had to look him up on the internet. Let me introduce you to Captain Michael King Smith.
The first thing that you notice as you walk into the space is the Spruce Goose. It's ginormous. I saw it once when it was displayed near the Queen Mary in California. Howard Hughes thought this boat could fly? I don't think so.
There were so many things to see but our 15 minutes were up and were told that the museum was closing. Definitely a must-see if you are in the area.
Total cost of 15-minute visit: FREE
Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum
500 Northeast Captain Michael King Smith Way
McMinnville, OR 97128
(503) 434-4180
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