Pin #493: Grand Canyon Railway

I bought this pin when I rode the Grand Canyon Railway.  It is a really great train ride and I recommend everyone trying it once.  I bought a lot of pins and souvenirs when I went.  This one is simple and understated, but well-designed nonetheless.  The gold font on red background really looks good.

Pin #492: Spokane Clock Tower

This is another pin I bought during my trip to Spokane.  It shows the Spokane Clock Tower that is a prominent feature in town.  I felt compelled to buy the pin because the site is significant to the town.  And it is represented quite nicely on the pin, also.

Pin #491: Another Grand Canyon Pin

This is another pin I bought at the Grand Canyon.  It's a nice looking pin, but I pretty much bought it because I had bought all the other pins already.  Over a two year span I think I bought all the pins that were sold at the Grand Canyon.  Yea, sometimes I go a little nuts.

Pin #490: Tomorrowland

This is another Disneyland pin representing one of the different lands.  This one is for Tomorrowland, and it might just be my favorite.  It has the retro spaceman and font and is reminiscent of the beginning days of Tomorrowland in the late 50s and early 60s.  I love that retro era stuff.  Plus, Space Mountain is in the background!

Pin #489: Arizona Centennial

In 2012 Arizona celebrated its 100th year of statehood.  This pin was released to honor that feat.  It features the state flag in the center of the pin.  I don't remember if I bought this pin or if it was a gift, but it represents a major part of my life since I've lived in Arizona for 16 years now.

Pin #488: Cuties Goofy Bobble

This pin was a gift from a friend.  She found out that Goofy is my favorite Disney character and bought me this pin.  It's part of the Cuties collection which was released in 2005 and features a traditional Goofy with an oversized head that is attached to a spring, so it bobbles.  And it makes me smile!

Pin #487: SALT 3 Year Anniversary

I was given this pin after I reached 3 years working at the SALT Center.  I had never heard of a 3 year pin before, but I guess it's a big deal.  I'll get another one next year when I reach 5 years as well.