Akeley, MN: Giant Paul Bunyan Statue With Outstretched Hand

Cool photo op. Huge Paul Bunyan statue has his hand outstretched. See how small you look sitting in that hand 🙂 I have heard Akeley, MN referred to as the birthplace of Paul Bunyan. Maybe this is why you will find Paul’s cradle next to the statue. ________________ FREE LOCATION: … Continue reading

Jamestown, ND: World’s Largest Buffalo Monument – “Dakota Thunder”

  At 26 feet tall, this statue is the world’s largest buffalo. Dakota Thunder is located at Frontier Village. ________ FREE LOCATION: Frontier Village – Jamestown, ND end of 17th St SE from I-94 exit# 258, go north on US Hwy 281, at the first stop light turn right (big … Continue reading

Wahpeton, ND: World’s Largest Catfish – Wahpper

Along with New Salem, ND’s World’s Largest Holstein Cow, Salem Sue, ND also has the world’s largest catfish statue. Wahpper, at about 40 feet long, is another big roadside attraction that offers a photo op. ___________________ FREE LOCATION: Wahpeton, ND, next to the Red River From I-29, take the Wahpeton … Continue reading

Fergus Falls, MN: Giant Otter Statue

A 40 foot long otter statue is located in Adams Park (also known as Grotto Park). Photo opportunity, but you are not allowed to climb on the otter. ____________ FREE LOCATION: Adams Park (or Grotto Park) along East Vernon Ave WEBSITE: City of Fergus Falls, Minnesota – City Parks