Not far off Highway 97, between Bend and Redmond is a quaint little piece of roadside Americana, The Petersen Rock Garden.

The Garden was built in 1935 by Danish immigrant Rasmus Petersen and is made entirely of locally collected rocks. Obsidian, Petrified Wood, Crystal Quartz, and Agate make up a miniaturized world complete with irrigated ponds and Lime Stone encrusted bridges.

Petersen was a proud American and built many a tribute to his beloved country within his Garden. Independence Hall, The Capitol Building, and The Statue of Liberty sit in stoic repose amongst a motley crew of resident peafowl.