Bass Pro Shop

Yes, it seems an odd place to visit for a day trip- an outdoor/hunting store. But it really is a fun place. Analisa came to visit her sister Aup who lives in Des Moines. She called and asked what was between us where we could maybe meet. Hmm, Iowa, February, snow, cold...that's what in between us. :) I'd always wanted to check this place out so off we went!

Their "aquarium" was more of a giant fish tank, but the kids still liked it.

I don't know what inspired this pose

There was one big ugly fish Kurt really liked

They had animals all over the place so it kind of had a natural history museum too

Luke is concerned because of the cougar behind him :)

There was also a Nascar simulation. We're not sure what happened, but this one just turned on so we got Kurt to hop up and drive it. He couldn't reach the pedals though so that was my job. Luke was cheering him on and trying to help steer I think.

Future hunter? I don't know who'd teach him - definitely not our thing. Besides the trigger being super sensitive it was fun to do this one. If you hit the "target" something would happen- the door would open, the barrel would spill water, the animals would make noises.

I think Aup was the best hunter with Ann coming a close second.

And I don't have pictures of the bowling alley, but that was a really fun part too. The boys loved playing on the atv? section- 4 wheelers, dune buggies, etc. They "drove" them all over the place. They also had a yummy fudge shop. We got some for Daddy since he couldn't join us for all the fun.