Thursday, June 5, 2014

Big Chicken - Delano, MN

This chicken can be found in front of a gas station on the corner of Babcock Blvd. and US Hwy 12 in Delano, Minnesota.

Lake Rebecca - "Grumpy Old Men" Filming Location - Rockford, MN

Lake Rebecca in Rockford, Minnesota was used is the ice fishing scenes of "Grumpy Old Men." The above building was used as the exterior for Chuck's Bait Shop.
This photo shows where the ice village would have been in the movie. This area was absolutely beautiful. These photos were taken on June 4th, 2014. You can find this spot at Lake Rebecca Park Reserve, 9831 Rebecca Park Trail in Rockford, Minnesota.

Tuesday, June 3, 2014

Countryside Park - "Little Big League" Filming Location - Edina, MN

This field is seen in the opening credits of "Little Big League." The park itself is called Countryside Park and can be easily found in Edina, Minnesota. The above is a still from the film; below is how the field appeared in June of 2014.











This is one of my favorite shots. You can see the "V" shaped tree in the background of the image above. Below, the same tree, much larger.








Friday, May 30, 2014

Hans' Sport Shop - "Mighty Ducks" Filming Location - Minneapolis, MN

Located at 3275 Glenwood in Minneapolis, this location was used for the exteriors or Hans' Sport Shop.

Bee Hive BBQ Oven - St. Louis Park, MN

This historic, early 20th Century BBQ oven can be found in Lilac Park in St. Louis Park, Minnesota.

Thursday, May 29, 2014

The Elf Tree - Edina, MN

Found on Lake Harriet Drive in Edina, Minnesota, this tree apparently is the home of at least one elf. People often leave notes and wishes at the footstep of the elf's door. I knocked. Either the elf was sleeping, hiding or ficticious. Find out for yourself!

Wednesday, May 28, 2014

Humpty Dumpty - Edina, MN

This amazing Humpty Dumpty sculpture can be found at Grandview Square Park in Edina, Minnesota.