Next was a quick stop at a place called meteor crater, a well preserved meteor impact site. It was used as a training ground for Astronauts and had a few space exhibits. Overall though, I'd say it isn't worth your money.
The crater is 550 ft deep and was made in an instant about 50,000 yrs ago by a meteor traveling at 26000 mph releasing as much energy as a 20 mega ton bomb.
It was very windy (as in the observation deck was shaking an unconformable amount) and we didn't stay outside long.
Not far away is Winslow, Arizona which contains Standin' on the Corner Park. The park is named after some lines in the famous Eagles song Take it Easy saying:
"Well, I'm a standing on a corner
in Winslow, Arizona
and such a fine sight to see
It's a girl, my Lord, in a flatbed
Ford slowin' down to take a look at me."
It was erected in hopes of breathing new life into the city after the historic route 66 (which goes straight through the town) was closed. Have to admit, although cheesy it is creative.
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