My husband and I recently returned from a trip to North and South Dakota. Way up in the northern part of North Dakota, near the Canadian border, is the area known as the Turtle Mountains. So naturally, the tiny towns in the area have erected sculptures with the turtle theme:
This turtle on a snowmobile stands in a park behind the Super 8 Motel in Bottineau, North Dakota.
Not to be outdone, the nearby town of Dunseith has its own take on the turtle theme, made exclusively of tire rims. It has the advantage that people are allowed to climb on it.
The true oddball, though, was this giant prairie dog north of the Badlands on Highway 240, south of I-90:
Random statue of a giant prairie dog that has seen better days!
Cee’s Odd Ball Photo Challenge, 6/4/17
Wanderlust & Wonderment 
You must had a wonderful trip to north Dakota. Those turtle must be huge! Nice photos!
These pictures are so amazing!
Thanks, Marcia!
Thanks, Sr.!
Your photos are so very fun for odd balls. Thanks for playing. 😀
Thank you, Cee!
the tire rim turtle is Amazing!
It was interesting!
I love these kinds of quirky discoveries. I can’t wait to explore this part of the country. 🙂