Alexandria, MN: Big Ole, the Giant Viking Statue

______________________ FREE NOTES: *I believe Big Ole is about 28 feet tall LOCATION: Big Ole Central Park on Lake Agnes Alexandria, Minnesota PHONE: WEBSITE: City of Alexandria, MN

Mercer, WI: 3rd Largest Loon – Claire’ d Loon

______________________ FREE NOTES: *Stands 16 foot high *If sound box is working, can listen to loon sounds *Stands by the Chamber of Commerce building LOCATION: N. Hwy 51 Mercer, Wisconsin WEBSITE: Mercer Area Chamber of Commerce: Claire’ d Loon

Pelican Rapids, MN: World’s Largest Pelican statue

______________________ FREE NOTES: *World’s largest pelican, nicknamed Pelican Pete, stands about 15 feet tall LOCATION: by the Mill Pond Dan, believe that is by the E.L. Peterson Park (31 N Broadway) Pelican Rapids, Minnesota PHONE: WEBSITE: City Of Pelican Rapids: Parks

Salem, MO: Bo’s Hollow

______________________ COSTS: $5.00 to buy a wooden nickel to use for a ride in a Model A, get a BBQ meal or to get jerky. $10.00 for brown bag lunch & ride in a Model A ****$2.00 to visit if you are not going to eat lunch, buy jerky, or … Continue reading

Avery Island, LA: Jungle Gardens

______________________ COST: $1.00 fee to enter Avery Island + Adults: $8.00 Children 12 years & under: $5.00 HOURS: Daily: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. NOTES: *Can drive through or park & walk around various areas *Road is narrow *Be prepared for mosquitoes *A bit of a long walk to the … Continue reading