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The Poozeum is the world's only museum dedicated to the preservation and exhibition of, and education about, coprolites -- commonly referred to as fossil dinosaur poop.
[George Frandsen, 06/01/2024]Poozeum: Dino Poop Museum:- Address:
- 109 W. Railroad Ave., Williams, AZ
- Directions:
- On the south side of the westbound lanes of Route 66/W. Railroad Ave., just west of N. 1st St.
- Hours:
- M-Th 8-6, F-Sa 8-7, Su 8-4 (Call to verify) Local health policies may affect hours and access.
- Phone:
- 928-225-8080
- Admission:
- Donations welcome.
- RA Rates:
- Worth a Detour
- Fairplain, West Virginia - George Washington Cliff Sculpture
Hand-sculpted six foot rendering of George Washington's face that also looks like one of the Easter Island statues.
[Jeff Gandee, 05/31/2024]The head was carved by farmer Otis Shinn in the 1930s. Some who knew him said he was inspired by the then-underway President heads at Mount Rushmore. Others who knew him said that it wasn't George Washington at all; it was just a head.
Mysterious Stone Head:- Address:
- Parchment Valley Rd, Fairplain, WV
- Directions:
- I-77 exit 132. Turn north, then make a quick left at the first stoplight onto Shinn Lane/Parchment Creek-Valley Rd. Drive one mile, paralleling the Interstate. You'll see the head on the right, up on a rocky outcrop. Also visible from I-77 at milepost 133.5.
Rafting never looked so fun! A family of bears have become a landmark at Hasen Whitewater. The bears were carved by renowned woodworker Jonathan "The Bear Man" LeBenne.
[brenda, 05/30/2024]Rafting Bears:- Address:
- 225 W. Broadway, Jackson, WY
- Directions:
- Dave Hansen Whitewater. Downtown, on the north side of US-191/W. Broadway, between N. Millward and N. Jackson Sts.
This Thomas Dambo Troll doesn't disappoint. All of his trolls are great to collect while you travel.
[Brenda, 05/30/2024]Mama Mimi: Giant Troll:RoadsideAmerica.com Team Field Report
- Address:
- 4270 River Springs Drive, Wilson, WY
- Directions:
- Midway between Wilson and Jackson. From WY-22/Teton Pass Hwy, just west of the bridge across the Snake River, turn north onto WY-390. Drive a quarter-mile, then turn right into Rendezvous Park. Bear right, drive to the turn-around loop, and you'll see a trail heading east, with the troll visible in the distance.
- Hours:
- Dawn-dusk. Local health policies may affect hours and access.
- RA Rates:
- Worth a Detour
Big John has lost his fancy shirt, sign pole, hat, glasses, and even his gold tooth. He is now back to a basic red shirt -- although it does have a Ralph Lauren logo.
[Denny Gibson, 05/30/2024]State Line Big John:- Address:
- 9199 US-61, Lake View, MS
- Directions:
- Boom City Fireworks. On the west side of US-61, right on the Tennessee-Mississippi state line.
- RA Rates:
- Worth a Detour
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A sign inside the front door of the Poozeum reassures visitors that coprolites "do not emit a foul odor... instead, they possess an earthy scent."