I call a location like this a mini-stop. A mini-stop is something that is a quick stop, take a picture and off we go to the next spot.
But unlike so many mini-stops, this one left me more confused than anything. It is a giant tree stump in the middle of nowhere. A lot of people come to see it because the roadway is well travelled and I guess there is a number of people confused to why this thing is here.
If you wish to see this oddity, check out my Featured Map for its location.
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