Up in Rio Vista, California's central, there isn't much of anything to cause you to pull over and spend a bit of your meager time. Perhaps if you are hungry, or maybe you need to gas up a bit, but you would be temped to just speed through and get on with your life (and possibly with your trip).
But one stop here is definitely in need of your attention, not for them, but for yourself. Say hello to Foster's Bighorn Bar and Restaurant, nestled near the roadside.
The bar maintains one of the old-world themes that seem to be lacking in the new century, stuffed animal heads. Yep, these old time pioneer favorites are up in the walls of this bar sans restaurant and is staring down at the patrons with their unearthly gazes. The bar manager, Mr. Bill Foster, had passed on already, around 40 years ago, but current management is doing their job helping and maintaining these priceless pieces.
There are over 300 wild animals, birds and fishes in the bar, all preserved and stuffed. Pictures are also in the board, but this place might not be the best one for claustrophobics. Each head has a short description of the name, with the photos downwards pointing out when and how Mr. Foster had captured them. The stuffing process was obviously left out, no one wants to see that while eating their fare.
The most famous of the lot would be the 13-foot elephant stuffed head with the five-foot tusks. Almost any patron that passes by the bar looks for a chance to sit under this mammoth's stuffed head. Perhaps, if the overwhelming presence of a large beast is looming over you while you eat improves your appetite, then maybe, the elephant can sure bring in customers.
Even after getting its head stuffed.
But one stop here is definitely in need of your attention, not for them, but for yourself. Say hello to Foster's Bighorn Bar and Restaurant, nestled near the roadside.
The bar maintains one of the old-world themes that seem to be lacking in the new century, stuffed animal heads. Yep, these old time pioneer favorites are up in the walls of this bar sans restaurant and is staring down at the patrons with their unearthly gazes. The bar manager, Mr. Bill Foster, had passed on already, around 40 years ago, but current management is doing their job helping and maintaining these priceless pieces.
There are over 300 wild animals, birds and fishes in the bar, all preserved and stuffed. Pictures are also in the board, but this place might not be the best one for claustrophobics. Each head has a short description of the name, with the photos downwards pointing out when and how Mr. Foster had captured them. The stuffing process was obviously left out, no one wants to see that while eating their fare.
The most famous of the lot would be the 13-foot elephant stuffed head with the five-foot tusks. Almost any patron that passes by the bar looks for a chance to sit under this mammoth's stuffed head. Perhaps, if the overwhelming presence of a large beast is looming over you while you eat improves your appetite, then maybe, the elephant can sure bring in customers.
Even after getting its head stuffed.
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Taking a vacation in California? Why not make it worth the trip? California craft shows. Visit California craft fairs, that's what I use to check up on mine.
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