The Wizard of Oz in Holland, Michigan!

L.Frank Baum’s connection to Holland, Michigan, came through formative experiences leading to his creative vision worked out in his Oz books. Today, Holland remembers and celebrates its history with Baum with pride!

[@PatrickMchenry-qp8fp]

Very cool 😎 did not know that . Only heard of the tulips 🌷. No tiny tim I guess lol 😅 great job pops 😊

[@popshiking]

Thx for watching! Yeah I guess the tulip celebration is pretty incredible.

[@wanderlust62]

I agree, the sculptures from original illustrations and they are spot on! Very cool!

[@popshiking]

I would have liked to spend more time there exploring the connection but the little park was nice.

[@californiathroughmylens]

I loved the jump scare that was awesome! 😂

[@popshiking]

Haha did I get you?

[@Thetravelingmisfits89]

You were so close to me 😢 ugh I wanna meet you and Josh!! Holland centennial Park is absolutely beautiful!! Especially during the tulip festival.

[@popshiking]

Bummer. Would have been great to meet you!

[@prowrestlingisart6742]

What a cool sculpture garden. I love how they were based upon the original sketches. The Tin Man is my favorite too. I didn't know yellow bricks were real and it makes sense why it was included in the story if they were manufactured in Baum's area.

[@popshiking]

There are lots of other interesting connections I guess. A little girl neighbor was named Dorothy!

[@prowrestlingisart6742]

@@popshiking that is so cool. Really interesting to hear the possible influences Baum had around him that he incorporated into the story

[@Galaxy2191]

I love the wizard of oz… thanks for taking us along! Never knew that was there!

[@popshiking]

Glad you enjoyed it. We just kind of stumbled on it.

[@JeffinBville]

I'm glad you've enjoyed your stay in Michigan.

[@popshiking]

We really did! Such a beautiful part of the country.

[@1958zed]

Very cool. I had no idea. Here in San Diego, of course, there's connections to him with the "Munchkin House" in La Jolla, and with the Hotel del Coronado and Coronado in general. One year in the late 1980s, the Hotel Del decorated their main Christmas tree in a Wizard of Oz theme. Dolls representing each of the main characters and even some flying monkeys served as ornaments. It was pure delight.

[@popshiking]

I knew vaguely about the Coronado connection. Cool about the Christmas tree!