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I own no land, instead I have wheelestate. I’ve been a full time RVer since 1997. Working summers as a Park Ranger takes me to many beautiful places and playing during the winter takes me to many more. This blog is simply the story of my life's adventures.

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Monday, January 16, 2012

Our World-A frog in the desert


It all started in 1928 when Sara Perkins, wife of an Arizona newspaper publisher, noticed this rock in Congress, Arizona that resembled a frog...

21 comments:

blog with no name said...

We have seen some cool rocks out there! Thanks for the back story :)

eileeninmd said...

How cool, that must be a neat attraction to see along the road. Great shot, thanks for sharing.

Yogi♪♪♪ said...

I just love serendipity like that. There is frog rock close to Tulsa, not near as big as your rock though.

Joyful said...

Interesting frog! It reminds me of a big beaver sculpture I photographed last August when passing through a small northern town.

Sylvia K said...

That's terrific, Gaelyn! He looks a little ticked off, don't think I'd want to mess with him!! How fun that its been kept painted all these years! Love it!

Sylvia

Elaine said...

How fun!! What a surprise that must be to unsuspecting souls driving along State Route 89! I love the imagination that people have to create these random works of art and the dedication it takes to see that they are kept in good shape.

Bill S. said...

Great story. It is always interesting to hear local stories about unique things.

Barb said...

What a sight in the desert! A frog on steroids.

Luna Miranda said...

what an amazing rock formation! painting it is a great idea.:p

Diana said...

I have seen that rock, but never knew the story. Thanks for sharing!

Katrina said...

Cool! Thanks for sharing. I saw a rock in a Massachusetts state park, Massasoit, that I swear looks like a dog. It is right on the road in the park going to the campground.

Just Jane said...

Oh! I am adding him to my bucket list right now! How cool is that?

Arija said...

Much lie the polar bear here in the driest hills around. Amazing what paint will do.

Gaelyn, that was a buck kangaroo, the one crouching was the female.

Firefly the Travel Guy said...

Its amazing how easily things like this become landmarks and attractions along roads.

Diane said...

Love it, I am glad somebody is still looking after its coat of paint. Diane

The Giraffe Head Tree said...

How wonderful. In an area filled with huge boulders it's nice to see a bit of whimsy from time to time.

Pat said...

That's cute. I'd keep painting him, too.

My WV is 'hograt'---any hog or rat rocks?

Betty Manousos said...

great story! and that rock looks amazing!

Sallie (FullTime-Life.com said...

I love finding whimsical stuff like this; wish I'd found it when we were in AZ.

Ernie Hendrix said...

How fun is that!! Would it turn into a prince if you kissed it? (joke!!!)

Thanks for checking out my blog while I was "vacation". It's good to be back and I really appreciate the kind thoughts for my mother.

(Ms.) Ernie
Gypsy Gold Studio

Kathie Brown said...

Must make that drive a lot of fun to see that!

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