It was late summer in Hutchinson Kansas and an elevator had just taken our group over 700 feet below the surface. The temperature had gone from a warm 86 degrees to a cool 70 degrees fahrenheit in just under a minute. Past the elevator doors was a beautiful site. Sparkling salt lined the walls complete with many different textures, colors, and shades. There were many signs and posters scattered over the walls and ceiling giving a history of the site. Many different types of machinery used for mining, blasting, polishing, loading, and transporting salt were displayed. The tour our group was participating in included a ride in an electrical train that went deeper into the mine. The train was definitely not quiet. The train made frequent stops
