Don't Walk, "FLY" to The Legacy Flight Museum in Rexburg, Idaho!

I think everyone as a kid had an interesting obsession.

Whether it were dinosaurs or action figures, baseball cards or bottlecaps - whatever it was, you had one. Personally, mine was planes. 

Why planes? What's so cool about planes, anyway?

UMM, honestly, everything about planes was cool to a five-year-old boy. Seeing the massive propellers spin on an older aircraft, or even the rockets attached to the wings of a jet-engine propelled fighter jet, it was all amazing to a child. 

But have you ever wanted to relive those days of your childhood, while learning at the same time?

I know I did, and I knew exactly the place to go. 

Legacy Flight Museum. 

This massive hangar-like warehouse was built to house the Legacy Flight Museum. Founded in 2006 by John Bagley, the museum is home to aircraft that serve as very important historical stepping stones in understanding the United States Military's history. 

Fueled by a love for his country and for flying, Bagley decided to dedicate this museum to educating the public about the importance of these flying marvels. With over a dozen planes on the property, you are bound to learn something. 

One of the most famous planes in the museum is the "Mormon Mustang," a P-51 Mustang, a World War II era plane which was crucial to many victories in the air. Dubbed the "Mormon Mustang" due to the original pilot's (Roland R. Wright) faith, the plane has garnered a larger than life reputation of respect and attitude. 

This reputation came to be true as in 2006, John Bagley took the Mustang for a test flight. Shortly after taking off, its engine gave way, leading to an emergency crash landing on the local Rexburg freeway. While the plane was heavily damaged, Bagley only suffered minor injuries. The Mustang has since been restored and is now deemed airworthy, which means it can take to the skies any day. 

Mostly run by plane-savvy volunteers, the museum is a wonderful place full of whimsical facts and emotions. My inner child was jumping up and down as I looked at the plans with astonishment in my soul. These planes have crossed massive seas and carried soldiers into war. They deserve as much respect as the same pilots who flew them. 

One of the many fun things that happens at the Legacy Flight Museum is that they are able to move the planes inside the hangar for events. Whether it be a wedding or a birthday party, a graduation or a political pow-wow, this museum can be the venue for your dream occasion. 

My inner child is still smiling after seeing those planes.

It's not every day that you get to see these massive machines so up close and personal. Touching and feeling the cold steel, knowing that this plane has been on many adventures - it is a certified rush. I would give the Legacy Flight Museum a 10/10 on my Recommendation list. Get there as fast as you can! 

Due to the difference in seasons, Legacy Flight Museum is normally open as so:

- Labor Day through Memorial Day: Saturdays, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

- Memorial Day through Labor Day: Monday - Saturday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.