Big Springs, Nebraska: Caterpillar of Tires
An Alice in Wonderland caterpillar sits on a polka dot red mushroom, made from old tires by travel center mechanics. Reported gone in April 2024, but its absence may be temporary.
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Still here, watching over the repair shop. Exit the north door of the truck stop, turn to your right and walk past the truck fuel pumps.
[Robert Cannady, 06/19/2015]
We stopped here for a break on 5/14/15 and there was no tire caterpillar! It must have been a temporary attraction.
[M.R., 05/19/2015]
Someone with an artistic flare found a clever use for all those used tires. It's located by the shop bay doors, between them and the door to the main building.
[Hannah Hudson, 03/20/2015][Previous 5 items] Page of 2
Caterpillar of Tires
Flying J
- Address:
- 109 Circle Rd, Big Springs, NE
- Directions:
- Flying J travel center, I-80 exit 107 NE corner on 25B. In the back at the mechanics service area. Exit the north door of the truck stop, turn to your right, and walk past the truck fuel pumps.
- RA Rates:
- Worth a Detour
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