Vermontasaurus, Folk art dinosaur sculpture at Post Mills Airport in Thetford, Vermont.
Vermontasaurus is a wooden sculpture installation located near Post Mills Airport in Thetford, Vermont, constructed entirely from recycled materials and salvaged wood. The structure measures approximately 122 feet in length and stands about 25 feet tall, forming a recognizable dinosaur shape that rises above the surrounding landscape.
Brian Boland, a retired teacher and balloon pilot, initiated this wooden construction in June 2010 using materials salvaged from his collapsed private museum. The project emerged as a creative response to loss and has since become a notable landmark in the region.
The name playfully references Vermont's dinosaur heritage, drawing from the state's geological past and the region's connection to paleontology through museums and educational centers.
The installation sits at 104 Robinson Hill Road next to the airport and remains visible and accessible from the road year-round. Visiting requires no advance planning or special arrangements, making it an easy stop during a casual drive through the area.
Approximately 50 volunteers participated in the construction and also created a smaller companion figure called Baby Vermontasaurus. This collective effort transformed the project into more than just an art piece, making it a symbol of community collaboration.
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