Cedarwood Saloon Big Man (Gone)
Grants Pass, OR
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For years, a giant Cedarwood Saloon Big Man stood outside this Grants Pass watering hole with a bright red axe in his hands, greeting everyone who pulled into the parking lot. He was the kind of roadside character that practically demanded a photo.

The Cedarwood Saloon opened in 1984 inside a converted 1930s farmhouse, but it was the towering fiberglass lumberjack that really put the place on the roadside map. One memorable windstorm in 1999 even blew his head clean off before it was recovered and reattached, adding another chapter to his colorful history.

Sadly, the big fellow no longer keeps watch over the entrance. In 2022 he was purchased by roadside preservationists and hauled across the country, where he'll continue entertaining visitors in a museum dedicated to saving these classic fiberglass giants.

UPDATE: The Cedarwood Saloon is still open, but its famous Paul Bunyan statue has been relocated for preservation and is no longer standing outside the building. 07-26

Big Man
Medford, OR
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Standing just off the highway, this smiling Big Man has been catching the attention of travelers for decades. From a distance he looks like a classic Muffler Man, but he's actually something much more unusual.

The giant logger is one of a pair of towering sheet-metal figures built in the 1940s, making them older than the familiar fiberglass roadside giants that appeared years later. For many years they advertised Southern Oregon's lumber industry before being rescued and moved to the Jackson County Expo grounds in nearby Central Point.

If you're driving by on Interstate 5, it's easy to spot one of the giants waving from the fairgrounds. Look a little closer and you'll discover he isn't standing alone—his twin brother is there too.

UPDATE: Both Big Logger Twins continue to welcome visitors to the Jackson County Expo grounds, where they've been preserved as two of Southern Oregon's most recognizable roadside landmarks. 07-26

Paul Bunyan Rifle and Sportsman's Club
Seattle, WA
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Hidden beneath the trees, this Paul Bunyan looks like he's still ready for a day's work. The bright paint, friendly smile, and oversized axe make him one of the best-kept roadside giants in the Pacific Northwest.

Although often mistaken as being somewhere in Seattle, this fiberglass lumberjack actually stands at a private rifle and sportsman's club in nearby Puyallup. Before settling into his current home, he spent years advertising a Dairy Queen and later stood outside a local motel before being rescued after a windstorm damaged his legs.

Today he's in remarkable condition, especially for a roadside giant that's been moved more than once. Tucked away on private property, he's not as easy to find as many Muffler Men, which only adds to his charm.

UPDATE: Paul Bunyan still stands guard at the Paul Bunyan Rifle and Sportsman's Club, where he remains beautifully restored and well cared for. 07-26

Lumberjack
Portland, OR
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You don't expect to find a giant Lumberjack standing on a street corner, but that's exactly what greets visitors in Portland's Kenton neighborhood. Dressed in his red plaid shirt and blue pants, Paul Bunyan has been smiling down at traffic for generations. 12-06

The towering statue was built in 1959 to welcome visitors to Oregon's Centennial celebration. Although often mistaken for a classic fiberglass Muffler Man, this Paul Bunyan is a one-of-a-kind creation built from steel and concrete, making him one of the Northwest's most distinctive roadside giants.

When construction of the MAX Yellow Line threatened his home, the neighborhood made sure he wasn't left behind. The giant was carefully moved a short distance and later received a complete restoration, ensuring he'd continue greeting travelers for years to come.

UPDATE: Paul Bunyan still stands proudly in Portland's Kenton neighborhood and remains one of Oregon's best-loved roadside landmarks. 07-26