Lawton, OK (inside the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge): The Holy City of the Wichitas

66 acre site; has the appearance of having been built in Biblical times. Site of the nation’s longest running Easter passion play, “The Prince of Peace”. Also has a memorial for the victims of the Oklahoma City bombing, a Veterans Walkway, and the World Chapel. ___________ FREE HOURS: Sun-Sat 8am-dusk … Continue reading

Iraan, TX – Alley Oop Fantasy Land & Museum

V.T. Hamlin lived in Iraan when he created the comic Alley Oop. Some of what can be seen in the museum includes history of West Texas & Iraan, from prehistoric to modern times. The park has a dinosaur to climb on (photo op) & other stuff to do with Alley … Continue reading

Nevis, MN: World’s Largest Tiger Muskie Statue

That’s one big fish! Photo op with this roadside attraction: the world’s largest Tiger Muskie. ________________ FREE LOCATION: Nevis Park Nevis, MN WEBSITE: Nevis Civic and Commerce

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