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USA
Midwest
Bob Dorris
RR 2
Erie, KS
620-244-3489
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Erie, KS
Dinosaur Not-So-National Park - Robert Dorris
Folk Art Site
Self-taught Artist, Dinosaurs! metal scupture environment
Site Status: private property - visible from the street
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Information:
The Dinosaur Park is located in the yard of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Dorris on the north side of Kansas Highway 47, southwest of Erie, Kansas.
When Bob retired from his work as an Air Force engineer, he began creating sculptures from junk metal. The yard is filled with wonderful, flowers, reptiles and dinosaurs. The largest are over 30 feet long.
Visitors are welcome to drive in past the Dorris home to photograph and enjoy the sculptures. You can stop at the house to speak to them if you choose. I'm sorry to report that in March of 2006, Mrs. Dorris said that she didn't believe her husband would be able to create any more sculptures.
The back of the yard is loaded with interesting old pieces of metal and rock that could have become many more wonderful creatures. I hope that arrangements are made so that the creations will continue to be on display forever.
Kansas Travel
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Bibliography:
"Rare Visions and Roadside Revelations Coast to Coast Travel-o-Pedia" by Randy Mason, et. al., Kansas City Star Books, 2009.
On DVD - Rare Visions and Roadside Revelations, "Prowlin' the Prairie", KCPT, Kansas City Public Television, 1996-2000.
"Rare Visions and Roadside Revelations" by Randy Mason, Michael Murphy and Don Mayberger, 2002.
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Driving Directions:
North of Highway 47, 1 mile west of Erie
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Road rules:
Please remember to always be respectful of private property, use common courtesy and treat people with kindness. If the location is private, never enter without the owner’s permission.
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