Roadside Wonders

Giant Fisherman 44 Water Street Eastport, Maine submitted by “Jo, Eh” I wasn’t intentionally saving this post for September 11th. As it turned out, I was searching through some files of un-posted “wonders” and found it by happenstance. The Giant Fisherman was originally a prop for a television show. Murder in Small Town X was a hybrid reality/game show that challenged 10 contestants...

Muffler Man Head (off Route 91) York, Maine submitted by “DiamondDave” (Dave) wendyvee says: A warm welcome to Dave — the newest “roadside wonder-er”! * Dave is from Lynn, Massachusetts. Maybe if we all ask him nicely, he’ll take us on a visit to the Capitol Diner (it’s been on my “to-do” list for a long time)! Dave says: This Paul Bunyan head is on a...

Madawaska Four Corners Park 213 West Main Madawaska, Maine submitted by: “Joe L.” Joe says: The Madawaska Four Corners Park Association has created a park to honor the S.C.M.A Four Corners Tour finishers, participants, and motorcyclists.  Prominently located in downtown Madawaska, Maine – our park features an impressive 12-foot tall blue pearl granite  monument and a lighted water fountain,...

Cabela’s Sculptures Scarborough, Maine, East Hartford, Connecticut and Dundee, Michigan (Jo) Hamburg, Pennsylvania (wendyvee) submitted by “Jo,eh” & “wendyvee” wendyvee says: Cabela’s, the outdoor and sporting goods mega-retailer, is known for their giant museum-like displays. So much so, that they are often a vacation destination for outdoor enthusiasts unto themselves....