Carhenge, Nebraska

Carhenge, Nebraska

Rising conspicuously out of verdant corn, Carhenge was constructed 29 years ago as an exact replica of southern England's Stonehenge. Today, people from all over the world arrive in the agricultural town of Alliance, Nebraska to visit the quirky roadside attraction.

At first, it was considered a despicable eyesore haphazardly fabricated by a crazy farmer but in fact, it's an admirable display sculpted by a serious artist. Over time as the structure has blended into the environment, locals have come to accept and embrace the work.

At the casual site, visitors are encouraged to explore freely so children happily climb cars and kick tires. Whereas the stone slabs of Salisbury are the "Domain of the Dead", the arrangement of American automobiles near Alliance appears to be a celebration of life.

Comments

  1. Narayana Rao K.V.S.S.April 4, 2016 at 7:04 PM

    Carhenge, stonehenge - Good information.
    My Post for D Today Do You Participate Actively in Your Linkedin Commuity?
    Good to visit your site as a part of my A to Z visits. My theme Blog Promotion
    Getting Traffic to Blog - Essential Activity of Bloggers Along with Writing.
    Welcome to A to Z April Blogging Challenge 2016 - Co-Participant - Nrao - NRao Blogs
    @knoltweet
    NRao Blogs - 2016 A to Z Challenge Blog Posts
    Management Theory Review

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Dan MillerApril 4, 2016 at 11:40 PM

      Thanks, I will check out your posts. It looks like they contain some good info.

      Delete
  2. Book Lady: Linda Jo MartinApril 5, 2016 at 12:54 AM

    I love places like these. I celebrate creativity. I'd drive way out of my way to spend time there.

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Dan MillerApril 6, 2016 at 11:52 AM

      It's a cool place and a serious work of art. It was kind of despised at first but over time locals have embraced the sculpture and proudly promote it.

      Delete
  3. stefaniApril 6, 2016 at 12:12 AM

    What an interesting attraction!

    Stefani | Dreams of Nyssa

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Dan MillerApril 6, 2016 at 11:56 AM

      It's an unusual and unique place for sure. I enjoyed our visit to the attraction as I was able to get some interesting photographic images.

      Delete
  4. SumoflamApril 7, 2016 at 12:03 AM

    Dan: As you may know, Carhenge is one of my top offbeat travel locations in the US. I love the perspective you have provided in this post for sure!! Keep them coming!!

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Dan MillerMay 4, 2016 at 1:46 PM

      Thanks, I grew up just down the road in Bridgeport so I'm very familiar with this attraction known as Carhenge.

      Delete
  5. AnonymousApril 9, 2016 at 12:53 PM

    I was here when I was a child. I loved this place!

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Dan MillerMay 4, 2016 at 1:48 PM

      Oh yes, I believe it. This is a great place for kids to explore.

      Delete

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Lair O' the Bear and Dunafon Castle

Image
The restored Dunafon Castle Lair O' the Bear Park is nestled in a steep canyon about six miles east of Evergreen, Colorado. John and Matilda Johnson emigrated from Sweden with their two young boys and purchased the narrow meadow in 1902. They named it Mountain Nook Ranch, built a four-bedroom house and raised Red Durham cattle. Their two sons, Finis and Francis, attended school in nearby Starbuck, now known as Idledale. It was originally named for John Starbuck who won the town property in a poker game. John Johnson was a master gardener and his popular, fresh produce was sold in Evergreen and Denver. They planted over 200 cherry and apple trees in the area. If you look closely many can still be found throughout the park today. The unruly Bear Creek sculpted the beautiful scenery and provided the needed irrigation for productive crops but it also wreaked plenty of havoc. There was a constant fear of extreme flooding. The Lariat Trail (Highway 74 today) crossed Bear Creek s...
Read more

Ibis - A Symbol for Danger and Optimism

Image
White Ibis The white ibis is a wading bird that is very common throughout Florida. Their traditional habitat has always been the Everglades but they've recently adapted to a more urban environment. During our visit there this past summer, we frequently saw ibises on freshly mowed lawns rooting for large bugs as well as stalking aquatic prey along the shoreline of ponds, lakes and marshes. These splendid, white birds have evolved a long, downward-curved bill. This distinctive feature has helped them develop into efficient hunters. Their legs are long enough to wade in shallow water but they are also perfectly at home on dry land where they can use their pink beak to probe for insects. The white ibis is a symbol for danger and optimism because Native American folklore held that the bird was the last to seek shelter before a hurricane and the first to emerge afterwards.
Read more

An Approaching Storm - Colored Pencil Drawing

Image
"An Approaching Storm" Colored Pencil In the midst of an already grievous winter, an approaching storm gradually extinguishes the landscape’s last sliver of light. The inclement weather rushes in aggressively as it envelopes the magnificent range of rugged peaks. Extending across the page, a strip of turquoise sky is still visible above the embattled scenery. It won’t be long, though, before a cloak of cool-gray smothers the valley in a shroud of deep snow. The high mountains assume a defiant posture as their sharp edges tear through the soft atmosphere, creating patches of bare rock. The kaleidoscope of broken terrain sparkles in blue-violet before the impending storm’s onset. The forested foothills are distinguished by three different, overlapping tiers of conifers. As the woodland ramparts recede into the distance, the wintery colors gradually become several shades bluer. The wide, white meadow sweeps across the foreground, its smooth surface decorated with elongated shado...
Read more