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Vulcan, Michigan: Bear Statue

Impressively concrete or plaster bear sculpture for the tourists, now weathered and alone next to a shuttered business.

Address:
US Hwy 2, Vulcan, MI
Directions:
US Hwy 2 at Main St. just east of the Iron Mountain Iron Mine.
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Bear and coffee.

Bear Statue

The bear now has her own coffee cup to enjoy. Stop for the bear, stay for the coffee.

[Jon Beaumia, 03/31/2024]

Bear statue.

Bear Statue

The bear is in front of coffee shop. Fun photo op.

[Tami Phillips, 07/15/2023]

Ad bear.

Bear Statue

It has seen better days. Not sure if the "For sale" sign was for the bear or for the business it was next to.

[Rosanne, 08/20/2021]

Vandalized bear statue.

Bear Statue

The bear again bears the Trump name.

[Pdxmarty, 08/17/2017]
Bear Statue

The bear's side was painted white to cover Donald Trump's name, which was painted on it by a vandal during the 2016 election.

[A local, 06/04/2017]

Nearby Offbeat Places

Iron Mountain Iron Mine TourIron Mountain Iron Mine Tour, Vulcan, MI - < 1 mi.
Viking ShipViking Ship, Norway, MI - 3 mi.
Bat Hibernation MinesBat Hibernation Mines, Iron Mountain, MI - 10 mi.
In the region:
U.S. National Ski Hall of Fame and Museum, Ishpeming, MI - 51 mi.

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