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Star Lake, New York: Mr. Beaks: 1,100-Pound Loon

Large fiberglass loon welcomes travelers to a loon-happy town, floats on a "pond" of blue-colored mulch. Arrived July 2024.

Holy Grail Gift Shop

Address:
4051 State Rte 3, Star Lake, NY
Directions:
Holy Grail Gift Shop. West end of town, on the north side of NY-3, next to a small white former church that is now a gift shop.
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Mr. Beaks - The Giant Loon

Largest loon in the Adirondacks, beautifully sculpted attraction at the ADK Holy Grail Gift Shop in Star Lake NY. Mr. Beaks has quickly become a unique photo opp since landing at the Grail. Well worth fitting it into your roadtrip.

[R. J. Maddison, 09/21/2024]

Loon statue.

Mr. Beaks: 1,100-Pound Giant Loon

Mr. Beaks, the 1,100-Pound Giant Loon, arrived in Star Lake in July 2024. It is a colossal representation of one the North Country's most iconic inhabitants.

[Deb Naylor, 08/23/2024]

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