The Enchanted Highway features the world's largest metal sculptures created by artist Gary Greff. Gary is a native of Regent, North Dakota. He was a teacher and a school principal and had never attempted any art work or welding projects prior to 1989. He began dreaming of a way to bring people and businesses to the small community of Regent - fearing that the town would someday die if it relied solely on farming. A hay bale strongman built by a farmer inspired him. He watched people pull off the road to snap photos of the oddity. He wondered how many people would stop for huge metal sculptures, realizing that welding was a part of the heritage of our area and the whole Midwest. He then began designing, welding and painting. The Tin Family was erected in 1991; Teddy Rides Again in 1993; Pheasants on the Prairie in 1996; Grasshoppers in the Field in 1999; Geese in Flight in 2001; Deer Crossing in 2002 and Fisherman's Dream in 2007. He is currently working on The Web. The Enchanted Highway is off Interstate 94 (Exit 72) approximately 10 miles east of Dickinson, North Dakota. Seven sculptures are spread along the 32 miles of The Enchanted Highway, on the way to Regent.
