Roadside Wonders

Giant Frog Route 280 Harpersville, Alabama submitted by “Road Runner” (Bill) Bill says: I was traveling along Rte 280 in Alabama and this caught my eye. It is a large Copper Frog (roughly 15’ tall). It was in front of a small shop called “The Copper Frog” in Harpersville, Alabama. It was early in the morning, so I was not able to get any more info (the shop was closed) wendyvee says:  I had a hard...

Bel’s Happy Shak 1544 Gulf Shores Parkway Gulf Shores, Alabama submitted by: TNAero (Eddie P.) wendyvee says: This is Bel’s Happy Shak, home of funky tye-dyed goodness in Gulf Shores, Alabama. I spotted this picture in Eddie’s Facebook album and squealed! Oh, how I would love to have that microbus parked in front of RoadsideWonders HQ You just have to love a shop that bills itself as...

Huge Red Dog Kentuck Art Center Northport, Alabama submitted by “Road Runner″ (Bill) wendyvee: Bill has outdone himself once again! This time he brings us “Rusty” – the huge red dog atop the Kentuck Art Center in Northport, Alabama. I was a big “Clifford” fan growing-up and had I chanced upon this big red canine then …. I would have been over the moon! Love it >...

Vulcan Statue Vulcan Park and Museum 1701 Valley View Drive Birmingham, Alabama submitted by “Road Runner″ (Bill) wendyvee says: Okay, I try not to pick favorites because I love all roadside “wonders”.  Yes, I’m partial to Muffler Men; and I’ve shown love for the King Neptune statue in more posts than I care to count … but Bill’s latest find just may be my new favorite! It’s...