In Bayfield, Colorado, not far from the RV park where we camped, chainsaw art carvings are spread throughout the area. Some are along the main roads and others can be found off the beaten path. I thought I'd share some of them with you. I took a separate close-up pic of the number, title and sponsor but, as you'll see, some have missing info.
2 Black Bear & Cubs
4 Sheriff with Radio
9 Slurry Plane and Fire Fighter
This one rests in the playground
next to our RV park entrance.
10 Racoon and Fire Fighter
11 Mule Deer and Fawn
12 Bald Eagle and Lynx
The information plate is missing
from this one. If I remember correctly,
it was outside a firehouse.
Let's call it:
0 Fire Fighter with Missing Info
I can't remember exactly where this cool
piece is located but I wanted to include it.
I think it's near the RV park.
Quite impressive, aren't they?
According to an online article titled, "Only in Colorado: Lake Vallecito's Tour of Carvings" on 5280.com, these chainsaw carvings were born out of the Missionary Ridge fire in 2002, and created by a Pagosa Springs artist named Chad Haspels. The article mentions the Raccoon and Fire Fighter piece at the RV park, and tells the story behind it. The writer, Terri Cook, also states that there are a total of 14 pieces. We drove around looking for them but only found these seven.
It appears that we must go hunting next year!
Tootles Y'all,
D~~~~
These are amazing :)
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