The solar viewing & tour was a great way to spend ...

The solar viewing & tour was a great way to spend the better part of my day! You actually take a couple short drives (or ride the shuttle bus) to a few locations along the tour and that way you get to see several of the big telescopes on the mountain. Great views the whole time!
Seemed okay but not great for younger children who were occasionally engaged by the tour guide but one ~5yo made a fuss whenever his interest wasn't piqued. The older kids seemed to have a decent time though!

Saul the summer intern did a nice job despite it being his first week and Rachel was good at helping to answer questions without taking away his spotlight as a tour guide! After the tour I ate my packed lunch on the patio and then I had some good conversation with Judy and Eileen (two staffers who were not on the tour) in the visitor center. Everyone was incredibly welcoming and friendly! Thank you so much for the fantastic day!!