Roadside Wonders

Rayne Frog Murals Rayne, Louisiana submitted by “Runner” (Barb) Barb captured two great murals in Rayne, Louisiana Barb says: Frog murals abound in the town of Rayne, the self-proclaimed “Frog Capitol of the World.”  The city earned its reputation by breeding and selling frogs to french restaurants all across the United States. Visit Rayne’s website too learn more  Tags: Louisiana,...

“Texas Stop Sign Dairy Queen Billboard (near) Paris, Texas submitted by “Runner” (Barb) Barb shares this very funny DQ billboard. wendyvee: A picture is worth a thousands words . . . and a few Texas jokes too   Tags: billboard, Runner, Texas

Giant Praying Hands Oral Roberts University Tulsa, Oklahoma submitted by “Runner” (Barb) Barb’s amazing list of roadside wonders continues to grow. Here, she brings us the giant Praying Hands sculpture at the entrance to Oral Roberts University in Tulsa, Oklahoma. According to the ORU website: The 60-foot-tall Praying Hands grace the university’s main entrance, welcoming visitors to the ORU...

The Golden Driller Tulsa Fairgrounds Tulsa, Oklahoma submitted by “Runner” (Barb) Barb sends this great photo of Tulsa’s giant roustabout. Local folks call him ”The Golden Boy”. The Golden Driller stands 76 feet tall! He was commissioned for the 1966 Petrolieum Exposition at the Tulsa Fairgrounds. Tags: Oklahoma, Runner