One morning while camping at Lake Malone State Park in Kentucky, my husband and I set out to find the Big Twigs family. This whimsical family comprises six larger-than-life sculptures, standing 14 to 17 feet tall, scattered throughout the park. The Malone family includes Happy, Bobber, Oakley, Wattson, Annette, and Paige, each engaging in […]
Paducah, Kentucky is a city located at the confluence of the Tennessee and the Ohio rivers. The city was founded in 1827 by William Clark. Today it has a population of around 27,000 residents and serves as the county seat of McCracken County. We have taken multiple trips to Paducah and always have a […]
The George Washington Memorial Park, also known as Town Square, in Jackson, Wyoming, boasts four majestic elk antler arches standing sentinel at its corners. I’ve been dying to see these iconic structures since glimpsing them in a photograph years ago and finally visited them during our recent journey to Grand Teton National Park. Originally […]
Wall, South Dakota has a population of almost 900 residents and is located in Pennington County. It was established as a railroad town for the Chicago/Northwestern Railroad system in 1907 and incorporated in 1908. It was named Wall because of its location on the “wall” of the Badlands National Park. The city hosts millions […]
Pipestone, Minnesota has a population of a little over 4,000 residents and is the county seat of Pipestone County. It was incorporated as a village on February 10, 1881, and as a city on July 23, 1901. The city took its name from Pipestone County Below are some cheap and free things to do during your […]
Fort Pipestone is a replica of a fort that was established in the town in 1863. It is located right outside the entrance to Pipestone National Monument so we decided to check it out after visiting the monument. Admission to this small fort is free and visitors have the opportunity to climb up and look […]
Nestled along the banks of the upper Mississippi River, the Casino Queen Marquette in Iowa extends a warm welcome to all visitors with its iconic Pink Elephant. This whimsical creature, known as Pinky, is a delightful presence within the casino pavilion, positioned between the main building and the riverboat casino. Over the years, […]
The World’s Only Corn Palace is a famous tourist attraction located in Mitchell, South Dakota. We visited in 2020 and happened to be driving past this year and stopped to check it out again. It is known for its unique architecture and the intricate designs made from corn, native grasses, and other grains that […]
Standing guard in front of Dahl’s Chainsaw Art in Wall, South Dakota is the World’s Largest Jackalope Sculpture. We love Dahl’s and have visited their other three stores seeing the World’s Largest Smokey Bear in Hill City and the World’s Largest Wooden Bigfoot in Keystone. This 40-foot jackalope sculpture is an exceptional piece of art and made […]
Salem Sue is the World’s Largest Holstein Cow and can be found in New Salem, North Dakota. This enormous fiberglass Holstein cow statue is 38 feet high, 50 feet long, weighs 12,000 pounds, and is visible for 5 miles. Salem Sue was erected in 1974 as a tribute to the importance of the dairy […]
