The one day that we didn't spend either fishing or playing in the sand, we spent up North near Sandpoint checking out a really cool museum. It is called the Bird Aviation Museum and Invention Center. My Dad had told us about it and we thought it would be really interesting.
First the museum is named after a man by the name of Dr. Forrest Bird. He was in the military, he was (and still is) a pilot and he is an inventor. He invented the respirator, specifically an infant respirator, called the Baby Bird Respirator. His respirators are still sold all over the world. He has an amazing collection of vintage cars and airplanes and he has a portion of his museum dedicated to inventors and to inspire others to be inventors. A whole wing showcases his respirator inventions and the history of that. The kids loved the place. They were able to do a scavenger hunt around the museum to find out things and then we got to meet the man himself. For being in his 90's he is still pretty with it and it was interesting talking with him.
He owns 400 acres and his production of the respirator takes place on his own property. He raises cows and grows and extensive garden that they then can food from and then sell at the cafe located near the museum. He offers training seminars on how to work and use the respirators and houses those people on his property as well. Really an interesting guy!
If you are ever up near Sandpoint, ID (the museum is located in Sagle, ID) check it out. It was a really fun day!! Oh by the way it is free too.
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