Vermontasaurus, Folk art dinosaur sculpture at Post Mills Airport in Thetford, Vermont.
Vermontasaurus is a large wooden sculpture near Post Mills Airport in Thetford, Vermont, built entirely from salvaged and recycled wood. The structure takes the shape of a dinosaur and towers above the surrounding trees, making it visible from the road without needing to enter any property.
Brian Boland, a retired teacher and balloon pilot, started building the sculpture in June 2010 after his private museum collapsed and he decided to use the salvaged wood rather than discard it. What began as a solo effort quickly drew in volunteers from the surrounding area who wanted to take part.
The name joins Vermont and dinosaur into a single word, giving the work a playful local identity that fits the rural setting well. People often stop on the roadside to take photos, and the sculpture has become a reference point for locals when giving directions in the area.
The sculpture stands along Robinson Hill Road in Thetford and can be seen clearly from the roadside without stepping onto private land. A brief stop in good daylight gives the best view of the wooden structure, and the spot is easy to reach by car during any season.
Alongside the main figure, volunteers also built a smaller companion piece called Baby Vermontasaurus, which stands next to it. The smaller figure is easy to overlook at first glance because it sits in the shadow of the larger one, but it rewards a closer look.
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