Paul Bunyan Statue

I actually didn’t go up to see this but we passed by it on the max several times! It’s really cool and random so if you are nearby I would definitely check it out!

This was on my list of «things to do» during my vacation.
How in the world did this get on my list lol. Being it be a landmark, I had to do this just because. The statue itself was «eh». It was located next to a wells fargo bank. Luckily I have an account with wells fargo so I parked there and walked my way over to paul bunyan.
Held my handy dandy selfie stick, snap some shots, and off I went to my next «to go» spot.
Paul, you are big lol

In a town where a lot of the old landmarks that gave the city its feel are going away, the old bars, restraints and other businesses, it is cool that this is still here. It is big, rustic, not as polished as other statues in town.
I also just love that it is here, in Kenton. It fits and gives the area a different flare, Now if we can just get him a fresh paint job… we want him to last!

It’s alright, but what I didn’t really get from the other reviews here was that (a) PB is pretty small in real life, (b) there’s not really anywhere to take a photo or stop and appreciate it, and © it’s sort of out of the way relative to other PDX attractions. Given how close he is to the street it’s almost impossible to even get the whole statue in a photo. Granted, this is the first time I’ve been to a Paul Bunyan statue, but I wouldn’t really recommend going out of your way for this. There are better things to do in Portland than go to this statue.

I had to visit Paul Bunyan. I just had to. It’s on the list of things to do in Portland. It’s, seriously, like on every list. He’s pretty tall, but I thought he’d be taller. His paint is peeling quite a bit, but he’s still impressive as a statue. Plus, every time I think of Paul Bunyon, I think of the Disney short with Babe, his blue ox. The statue is on the corner in front of a bank, and if you cross the street, you’ll see Babe’s blue hoof prints. I think it’s a see if you have time, and it only take a couple minutes.

The Paul Bunyan Statue is Oregon’s equivalent of Big Tex at the Texas State Fair. They are both tall statues of which are intended to represent the culture of their respective states. It is tall and there is plenty of seating nearby. The statue is just half of a crosswalk from the Denver MAX Station.
I walked up to the statue after going to it by light rail. It was so impressive that I needed to look up into the sky in order to see some of it. The look of it was a fine tribute to working people because it was happily showing clothing of which was not pretentious at all. There was a long beard and a beautiful red shirt. The state commissioned this majesty.
There are a few cracks in the statue. Some of it could be repainted and the seats around cleaned up. As a result of the fine symbolism it brings to visitors, it is wonderful.
Try seeing the Paul Bunyan Statue on an upcoming commute.

A giant Lumberjack in the middle of a city, standing in all his bearded glory and towering above the tourist snapping his photo like the paparazzi. No red carpet here, but that flannel? Runway ready!
A group of cohorts and I visited on a tour de Portland and it’s a photo op I’m glad we didn’t miss to commemorate our trip. There’s nothing else around really it seemed and the roads around the statue are busy. DO look both ways, DONT forget the selfie!

Because sure, why not?
A giant Paul Bunyan statue across the street from a gentleman’s club (that, by the looks of it, didn’t have too many gentlemen involved) is about as Portland of an experience that I can think of.
Don’t go out of your way (and it is kind of out of your way) but DO stop here and snap a few if you’re nearby. Especially the gentlemen.

What a random, yet not so surprising Portland find. I hate to not give the statue 5 stars but aside from standing next to it and taking a photo, there’s not much else to do. It’s definitely cool to check out and see if you’re in the area.
It’s well built and tall enough for people to sit or stand on for taking photos. In fact, he’s big enough for a group of 20 or so people to take their photo with. Just be careful of the busy intersection because you’ll need to get in the street to take a shot of that many people. Glad to have seen this on my most recent trip in town. Keep Portland weird!

When in Portland…
I’m still not really sure why there’s a massive monument to a lumberjack right off the freeway here, but I like it! Lumberjacks are in right now, and I’ve kinda bought into the whole movement. Plaid flannel shirts and jeans have been my code of comfort this winter, and I’ve really started to like it. And this statue is the ultimate epic monument to lumberjacks the world over.
But I still don’t know why it’s here in Portland. I mean, they do have a large population of Lumbersexuals, but this had to be here before they arrived. As I write this I’m recalling a large number of placards around the statue. I bet they explain the whole thing. In typical Michael T fashion, I was more interested in sharing photos of this on social media, than actually paying attention.
Let this be a lesson!
P. S. According to Wikipedia there are many Paul Bunyan statues around the country but THIS is the most famous!

This statue is soooo, well, it’s so damn Portland, and I love portland! It was a surprise destination on a recent double decker bus tour and bar crawl that we were on for work and I thought it was the perfect touch to really get us in the «lumber-​jack» and «lumber-​jill» mood.
The statue itself is massive and a little beat but that is exactly what you’d expect of Paul Bunyan, right? Rugged, tattered and rough around the edges. I will also chime in that this may be the smartest statue that I’ve ever met. Why you ask? This man chose to stay stationary in Portland with a great view of another PDX landmark, The Dancin’ Bare. What a view!

FACT: Paul Bunyan is not only the sexiest of folk heroes but also the sartorial inspiration for almost every man in Portland. He’s here to teach us that it’s cool to be a manly man, and that you can look good at the same time. I’m totally jealous of his flannel and beanie. I didn’t think Pendleton had sizes this big! It’s probably a custom order…
Minus one star for being a bad pet owner. Babe is nowhere to be found, and the traffic in this part of Portland is bad. It’s just irresponsible to let your blue ox run free, even if he is 42 ax handles tall.

A random, yet cool spot to hit up. A quick stop to take a picture and you’ll be on your way! Whee!

Who’s got a Paul Bunyan statue? We do, that’s who. I suppose a few other towns have them as well. But so what… Ours is coolest. But if it was 10 times bigger, it would be even cooler. Still, I feel honored to have one just the same.

Q: Why a Paul Bunyan statue in Portland? A: Why not.
This rhetorical question and answer was the first thing to pop in my head after seeing this behemoth for the first time while on a city tour. Paul Bunyan has been unofficially adopted as a mascot for cities across the country, and the lumber-​sexual loving Portland is no exception.
This giant Paul doesn’t have a Babe the Blue Ox statue to accompany him, but he is across the street from the Dancin’ Bare strip club. Something for kids and grown ups alike in the same vicinity!

Kenton is not Kenton without Paul Bunyan. I don’t care what it looks like, it should, and needs to stay.

The Kenton neighborhood has so many awesome things to offer. One of the best things being this gigantic Paul Bunyan statue. I can’t decide if he is there to protect and watch over the Wells Fargo Bank or the Dancin’ Bare. Either way I always stop by to say hi when I’m in the neighborhood.

I was here to see ask the Santa Claus people dressed up for Santacon. They even put a giant Santa that on Paul. Fun neighborhood with shops and food nearby. And a huge step club across the street if you’re in the market for some adult entertainment ;)

Gotta love Paul!!! I grow up riding by Paul every day to daycare. In the back of my Dad’s ’79 Ford Bronco. So many wonderful memories.

Basically, what Anna said. Except I prefer dressing up as Paul’s sidekick.
It’s the only way I can get anyone to refer to me as a ‘babe’. Since Babe can’t be found, I would like to liberate the giant bird from Yardbirds in Centralia to be Paul’s new hangout buddy.
I need your help.