So how does a frog survive in the Sonoran desert?
It all started in 1928 when Sara Perkins, wife of an Arizona newspaper publisher, noticed this rock in Congress, Arizona that resembled a frog. Sara kept the frog brightly painted for years, and when she grew too old to take care of it, her son John took up the task. Now this 60 ton specimen standing more than 16 feet tall gets repainted once in a while by some unknown local residents. Frog Rock is quite an attraction along State Route 89. (Go here for more interesting painted rocks found nearby.)
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We have seen some cool rocks out there! Thanks for the back story 🙂
How cool, that must be a neat attraction to see along the road. Great shot, thanks for sharing.
I just love serendipity like that. There is frog rock close to Tulsa, not near as big as your rock though.
Interesting frog! It reminds me of a big beaver sculpture I photographed last August when passing through a small northern town.
That's terrific, Gaelyn! He looks a little ticked off, don't think I'd want to mess with him!! How fun that its been kept painted all these years! Love it!
Sylvia
How fun!! What a surprise that must be to unsuspecting souls driving along State Route 89! I love the imagination that people have to create these random works of art and the dedication it takes to see that they are kept in good shape.
Great story. It is always interesting to hear local stories about unique things.
What a sight in the desert! A frog on steroids.
what an amazing rock formation! painting it is a great idea.:p
I have seen that rock, but never knew the story. Thanks for sharing!
Cool! Thanks for sharing. I saw a rock in a Massachusetts state park, Massasoit, that I swear looks like a dog. It is right on the road in the park going to the campground.
Oh! I am adding him to my bucket list right now! How cool is that?
Much lie the polar bear here in the driest hills around. Amazing what paint will do.
Gaelyn, that was a buck kangaroo, the one crouching was the female.
Its amazing how easily things like this become landmarks and attractions along roads.
Love it, I am glad somebody is still looking after its coat of paint. Diane
How wonderful. In an area filled with huge boulders it's nice to see a bit of whimsy from time to time.
That's cute. I'd keep painting him, too.
My WV is 'hograt'—any hog or rat rocks?
great story! and that rock looks amazing!
I love finding whimsical stuff like this; wish I'd found it when we were in AZ.
How fun is that!! Would it turn into a prince if you kissed it? (joke!!!)
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Must make that drive a lot of fun to see that!