Erie, Kansas: Dinosaur Not So National Park

Around 20 detailed, life-size skeletal dinosaurs made of welded steel stand on the lawn of the late Robert Dorris.

Dinosaur Not So National Park

At this site, just as you make the turn west on 49 highway and a half mile to the north, you will find numerous dinosaur skeletons made of car parts. The idea was that of a man who wanted children to come see them.

The creator, Robert Dorris, died two years ago, but his wife and son live at the house and are very nice. There is only one dinocar that children can climb on, but it's there so that small children can get their pictures taken.

[Leif Anderson, 05/11/2010]

Dinosaur Not So National Park

From big ones to winged ones, this roadside attraction has them all. Started less than twenty years ago as a joke, Mr. Robert Dorris has carefully and thoughtfully welded each of his near twenty dinosaurs to perfection. He took the name from the real national park, and from there his story begins. His wife said that at first he just made small ones for her desk, but both of their children urged him to go bigger. She also said that after going to the Smithsonian in D.C. he was inspired to build the largest one, which is over thirty feet long.

Both Mr. and Mrs. Dorris welcome visitors to drive in, photograph and enjoy the sculptures. They would also really enjoy it if you stoped at the house to speak to them.

[Tom Landers, 06/10/2006]