Roadside Wonders

Giant Abraham Lincoln Statue Stovepipe Grill Lincoln Springs Resort Ashmore/Charleston, Illinois submitted by “FleeterClaye” (Claye) wendyvee says: Claye is a RoadsideWonders Hero once again!! Check out this great big statue of Honest Abe that she captured at the Stovepipe Grill in Charleston, Illinois! Don’t miss her other great finds … click the “FleeterClaye” tag at the end of...

The Ghostly Reminder of Thunderbeast Park Hwy 97 Chiloquin, Oregon submitted by “Butterfly” (Amanda) wendyvee says: No, the “Last Thunderbeast” isn’t the latest B-grade fantasy movie.  First, I’ll let Amanda fill you in below …. Then, hop over to the Smithsonian’s website for a 1958 family snapshot of another of the Thunderbeasts! bonus: Amanda’s mother submitted...

Topiary Dragon Mailbox (near) Tellico Plains, Tennessee submitted by “GinaML” (Gina) Gina says: Went to Deals Gap, The Tail of The Dragon  awhile back. Found this Topiary Dragon at the intersections of Rt 360 & 165, in Tennessee, enroute to ride the Cherohala Skyway. It’s a mailbox and it was made by a guy who apparently is pretty big in the topiary world. Check out his website. You...

Holbrook Train Station Mural Holbrook, Arizona submitted by “FleeterClaye” Another great “find” from Fleeter! This is the Train Station mural in Holbrook, Arizona. Read about the early importance of the railroad to Holbrook. Click the Route 66 tag below this post to browse other great sites along “The Mother Road” click for larger image Tags: Arizona, FleeterClaye, murals, Route...