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Results 1 to 5 of 327... Page of 66 [Next 5 items]Knik, Alabama - Longest Dog Sled Rope
Knik, Alabama - Longest Dog Sled Rope This is a record breaking dog sled rope used back in 1976. They attached 200 dogs to pull something with it. It's in the Knik museum, which is filled with cool stuff itself. [Adam Scott Lankford, 07/26/2008][RA: We see it has been lovingly arranged in the corner.]
Longest Dog Sled Rope: Address: Knik, AL Directions: Along the Knik-Goose Bay Road just before the Point Mackensie turn off. There is a pull off spot with history signs just before side road that goes down to the museum. Admission: $2
Hooper, Colorado - UFO Watchtower We camped at the UFO Watchtower in our VW Bus. Super nice folks! Great view of the sunset and mountains. Warm fresh homemade cinnamon rolls! Highly recommended for an overnight camp stop. but even if you don't camp, great place to stop. [michael, 07/26/2008][RA: Extraterrestrials only come to this planet for our cinnamon rolls.]
UFO Watchtower: Address: 2502 County Rd 61, Hooper, CO [Show Map] Directions: On the west side of Hwy 17, about 2.5 miles north of Hooper and Hwy 112. Admission: Free, small donation to climb up the platform.
Melbourne, Florida - Big Orange The Big Orange is back - recently painted and well maintained. I always enjoy looking for the Big Orange when in the vicinity. It's a landmark for the locals when explaining driving directions and fun to point out as a bit of physical trivia to newcomers to look out for.
I recently stooped to get a better look at this favorite local attraction of mine, and noticed that there is also a memorial to the Veterans of Vietnam. [Sandra Barbato, 07/26/2008]
[RA: Sort of an Agent Orange/Big Orange connection?]
Big Orange: Address: US Hwy 1, Melbourne, FL Directions: You can see the big orange driving either North or South on US 1 (aka. North Harbor City Boulevard) in Melbourne, between Cliff Creek Drive and Masterson Street. Admission: Free.
Granada, Colorado - Flagpole with Rocks from Each State Flagpole base marked 1976 contains rocks from every state in the union, some cryptically marked. Get all of your roadside geology in one place! [Steve Archer, 07/26/2008]
Flagpole with Rocks from Each State: Address: Goff St., Granada, CO [Show Map] Directions: US Hwy 50, corner of Goff and Irvin streets, downtown Granada. Admission: Free. Hours: Always visible.
Walcott, Iowa - World's Largest Truck Stop Museum The late Bill Moon's collection of antique trucks are featured in a museum opened adjacent to the World's Largest Truck Stop. [rich, 07/26/2008]
World's Largest Truck Stop Museum: Address: Walcott, IA Directions: walcott iowa - I 80
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