Daily trips from Ham Lake to Forest Lake are a part of my routine. If I have to travel to the south part of town my options are limited due to the wetlands in the Carlos Avery Nature Preserve which stretches from Anoka to Chisago County.
My favorite short cut through Columbus, Minnesota is well traveled. County Road 19 or Potomac can shave several minutes off a commute to Forest Lake Senior High by avoiding the stoplights on Broadway. My daily travels take me down this 55 mph road but I often slow down when I pass this wonderful piece of chainsaw art...the black bear and tree.
The first time I saw it, I marveled at the detail in the bear contrasted to the tree he is entwined with. The tree is as smooth as a piece of driftwood. Both figures seem to be carved out of the same tree...but yet they don't. '
At either rate, it is another wonderful example of a uniquely Minnesota roadside distraction!
Other Uniquely Minnesota Artful Distractions:
- Uniquely Minnesota Artful Distractions-Hometown Version: The North St. Paul Snowman
- Uniquely Minnesota Artful Distractions-Hometown Version: Giant Mouse and Buffalo in Center City
- Uniquely Minnesota Artful Distractions-Homeowner Version: Forest Lake Steam Train
- Uniquely Minnesota Artful Distractions--Homeowner Version: Ham Lake Bald Eagle in Nest
- Uniquely Minnesota Artful Distractions-Homeowner Version: Little Gnome Facts in Forest Lake
- Uniquely Minnesota Artful Distractions--Hometown Version: Lindstrom Teapot Watertower
- Uniquely Minnesota Artful Distractions-Homeowner Version: D'oh! Homer at Home in Centerville
- Uniquely Minnesota Artful Distractions-Hometown Version: Giant Polar Bear in White Bear Lake
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Tracy--My neighbor had a bear on their deck a few years back. I have seen a couple of wild cats and foxes but also rare. Lots of deer around here too. They will come out of the nature preserves in the spring when looking for food. It is not common but they have been seen further into the city too. Most of the bear we see are carved like this one....And the snow was an unwelcome surprise for us as well. It is a much colder than normal spring! No one is too excited to see snow when May is around the corner!
Gary--I am certain this is a chainsaw bear...It is carved. I marvel at it everytime I pass it by!
Howdy Teri
That is a very will done chainsaw art, that is for sure. I also want to thank you for stopping by to visit and commenting on my post.