Every Monday, Adam and I try and go on an "adventure" that we've never done before and can only experience while we're out West here. Today, we ventured to Tucson, Arizona to visit the University of Arizona's Biosphere2. This Biosphere2 (Biosphere 1 is our planet Earth) is the largest of its kind in the world. Within the glass structure (created to simulate environmental behavior without human interruption) there are 5 different natural habitats: savanna, coastal fog desert, tropical ocean, rain forest, and agricultural. It was quite an experience traveling from one area with 80% humidity to another with just 15% humidity (yet 95 degrees) within a matter of steps. The history of Biosphere2 is intriguing, especially facts on the September of 1991-September of 1993 experiment in which 8 researchers lived within the sphere without leaving once for a span of two years. Take a look at the pictures! We really had a blast. I'm blessed that I get to share my life with someone who loves adventure so much. Speaking of, this week should be a short week, as we leave Thursday for the Grand Canyon! If you're interested in learning more about Biosphere2, check out the website!
Above: Biosphere2 from an outside view. The structure is completed composed from glass and steel rods to allow the sunlight to stimulate and sustain growth. It's mind-boggling! 
Above: Pictures of a few of the different types of atmospheres, including ocean, rain forest and savanna.
Above: Biosphere2 is snuggled within Tuscon's Santa Catalina Mountain Range. What a view!
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