Roadside Wonders

Giant Bucket Memorializes the “Bucket Brigade” Klamath Falls, Oregon submitted by “Kamikaze” and “Butterfly” (Steve & Amanda) Amanda says: This giant bucket is located in front of the City offices in Klamath Falls, Oregon and is part of an ongoing battle or “Bucket Brigade” that began with the drought in 2001.  (From an Oregon State article) … There was a drought in 2001 that...

Giant Lion The Washington Zoo (Smithsonian National Zoological Park) 3001 Connecticut Avenue NW Washington, D.C. submitted by “Jo” Jo is back … this time with a shot of the giant lion at the gate to the Washington Zoo that she snapped in 2008. wendyvee says: I haven’t been there for years, but I have a vivid memory of the polar bears throwing pieces of crushed ice at each other during a visit...

Titan 1 ICBM Missile “The Confederate Air Force Pad No. 1″ Cordele, Georgia submitted by UrbanDragon (Scott) click to enlarge This (nearly 100-ft tall) Titan ICBM missle has towered above Cordele, Georgia for over 40 years. Find out how it got there and why it is nicknamed “The Confederate Air Force Pad No. 1″ Click the Urbdragn tag below this post to see some more of Scott’s...

Simply The Best Hood Ornament Baton Rouge, Louisiana submitted by “Jo” wendyvee says: Jo snagged this most excellent specimen of a hood ornament during a trip to Baton Rouge, Louisiana in 2006. Check out Jo’s other great finds (grab a snack … she’s one of our most prolific contributors!) Tags: Jo, Louisiana