Trees of Mystery
Trees of Mystery is a roadside attraction and "tourist trap" in Klamath, California. This private enterprise is located adjacent to US Highway 101 on private land surrounded by Redwood National and State Parks. The property contains a number of unique tree formations, hence its name.
Trees of Mystery is best known for the 49-foot-tall statue of Paul Bunyan and the 35-foot-tall Babe the Blue Ox, both of which are visible from Highway 101. Constructed largely of wooden beams, chicken wire and stucco, the current Babe was built in 1950 and the current Bunyan was built in 1961. The original Bunyan was built in 1946 but was destroyed by rain that winter.[1] In late 2007, the 1000-pound, 9-foot-wide head of Babe fell to the ground as a result of rotting materials damaged from rain. The head has since been replaced.[2]
It also features The End of the Trail Museum, a large private collection of Native American art, crafts and tools. In 2001 an aerial tramway was installed called the Sky Trail. It takes visitors to an observation deck where they can enjoy a view of the Pacific Ocean and surrounding forest.
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- ^ http://www.timepassagesnostalgia.com/&searchkeywords=tree+mystery+babe+head&sis=1&rdir=1
- ^ http://www.times-standard.com/ci_7547326?IADID Klamath tourist attraction loses its head The Times-Standard 11-24-2007
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Coordinates: 41°35′4.1″N 124°5′8.83″W / 41.584472°N 124.0857861°W
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