Roadside Wonders

  The Cardiff Giant Fenimore Farmers Museum Cooperstown, New York submitted by “wendyvee” The Cardiff Giant was one of the most famous hoaxes in American history. I visited him at the Fenimore Museum (a cool little museum featuring Cooperstown area agricultural history and the life of legendary author James Fenimore Cooper and his family) Links of interest: The Farmers Museum The real story behind...

Uncle Sam The Magic Forest Lake George, New York submitted by “wendyvee” At 36 feet tall — this might be the tallest “big guy” on the site yet! I arrived just minutes after the Magic Forest closed. Fortunately, Uncle Sam is located in the parking lot so I was able to snag him. I couldn’t take my bike in — so I hung my helmet on the gate : ) Am I the only one who finds...

Paul Bunyan Magic Forest Lake George, New York submitted by “wendyvee” Another fine example of something “big” at Magic Forest. I was able to snap his photo from the parking lot after closing time.   I suspect that this is a former Muffler Man, but he has much more detail in his face than most — nice paint job!                   Tags: Magic Forest, Muffler Man,...

Huge Santa Magic Forest Lake George New York submitted by “wendyvee” Magic Forest is a mecca for for “big things”. Unfortunately, I got there just after closing time and I could only snag what was visible from the parking lot. In fact, I wasn’t even allowed to ride onto the lot so I had to walk over and snap pics (yes, that’s my helmet at Santa’s feet) Visit the Magic...