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Salcha, Alaska: Wooden Skeeter Sculpture

A giant mosquito is carved from knotty wood, along with other strange creatures, in front of a rustic shop full of game mounts and Alaskan charm.

Knotty Shop

Address:
6565 Richardson Hwy, Salcha, AK
Directions:
Mile 31 Richardson Hwy, 16 mi. south of North Pole, AK.
Phone:
907-488-3014
RA Rates:
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Wood sculpture or a giant mosquito next to a parking lot.

Wooden Skeeter

Outside a quaint little shop there are a bunch sculptures made of knotted, wood depicting animals. And in this case, a giant mosquito.

[Adam Scott Lankford, 07/20/2007]

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Santa Claus House and Giant SantaSanta Claus House and Giant Santa, North Pole, AK - 16 mi.
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Dinosaur, Horse, Lady Greenhouse PlantersDinosaur, Horse, Lady Greenhouse Planters, North Pole, AK - 17 mi.
In the region:
Fairbanks Ice Museum, Fairbanks, AK - 27 mi.

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