What Are the Whispering Giants?
The Trail of the Whispering Giants is a collection of massive sculptures created by Hungarian-born artist Peter Wolf Toth.
These towering wooden figures range from 20 to 40 feet tall and were hand-carved using only a hammer and chisel.
Starting in 1971, Toth set out to place at least one sculpture in every U.S. state as a tribute to Native American heritage.
He donated each piece, asking only for materials, food, and a place to stay while he worked.
Originally, there were 74 sculptures across the U.S. (plus a few in Canada). Today, that number sits at 73 after one was removed in Oregon.
Some have been relocated, restored, damaged, or lost entirely — which is where things get messy.
Our Trail of the Whispering Giants Hunt
We’re tracking these down as we travel. Some are easy roadside stops. Others… not so much.
This list is actively being verified and updated as locations, numbering, and statuses change over time.
Our Giant Discoveries So Far
“Love is Life” — Little Rock, Arkansas (#27)
“Junaluska” — Johnson City, Tennessee (#55)
| State | City | Name / # | Status / Notes | Visited |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | Dothan | Mus-Quoian | Greenfield Park | Not yet |
| Alaska | Valdez | #40 | Prince William Sound College | Not yet |
| Arizona | Winslow | #33 | Visitor Center | Not yet |
| Arkansas | Little Rock | #27 | Riverfront Park | ✅ |
| California | La Jolla | #1 | Missing | Not yet |
| California | Desert Hot Springs | Waokiye | Pueblo Museum | Not yet |
| Colorado | Loveland | Redman | Laid down | Not yet |
| Connecticut | Groton | #43 | In storage | Not yet |
| Delaware | Bethany Beach | #69 | Replacement | Not yet |
| Florida | Fort Lauderdale | #44 | D.C. Alexander Park | Not yet |
| Florida | Punta Gorda | Calostimucu | Laishley Park | Not yet |
| Georgia | Colquitt | #70 | Replacement statue | Not yet |
| Hawaii | Oahu | #58 | No longer displayed | Not yet |
| Idaho | Idaho Falls | #37 | Tourist Park | Not yet |
| Illinois | Ottawa | #61 | Allen Park | Not yet |
| Indiana | Vincennes | #74 | Newest | Not yet |
| Iowa | Iowa Falls | #68 | Replacement | Not yet |
| Kansas | Troy | Tall Oak | Courthouse | Not yet |
| Kentucky | Paducah | #50 | Restored | Not yet |
| Louisiana | Marksville | #23 | Reservation | Not yet |
| Maine | Bar Harbor | #46 | Destroyed | Not yet |
| Maryland | Ocean City | #21 | Downtown | Not yet |
| Massachusetts | Plymouth | #45 | Visitor Center | Not yet |
| Michigan | Lansing | #16 | Removed | Not yet |
| Minnesota | Two Harbors | #25 | Info Center | Not yet |
| Mississippi | Philadelphia | #15 | Reservation | Not yet |
| Missouri | Cape Girardeau | #20 | Highway area | Not yet |
| Montana | Red Lodge | #32 | Library | Not yet |
| Nebraska | Lincoln | #35 | Destroyed | Not yet |
| Nevada | Elko | #53 | Chamber | Not yet |
| New Hampshire | Laconia | #48 | Replica | Not yet |
| New Jersey | Fair Lawn | #51 | School | Not yet |
| New Mexico | Las Cruces | #54 | Park | Not yet |
| New York | Dunkirk | #7 | City Park | Not yet |
| North Carolina | Cherokee | #63 | Museum | Not yet |
| North Dakota | Mandan | #39 | Damaged | Not yet |
| Ohio | Akron | #2 | Destroyed | Not yet |
| Oklahoma | Broken Bow | #29 | State Park | Not yet |
| Oregon | Hillsboro | #56 | Removed | Not yet |
| Pennsylvania | Sharon | #6 | Original | Not yet |
| Pennsylvania | Williamsport | #65 | Restored | Not yet |
| Rhode Island | Narragansett | #42 | Park | Not yet |
| South Carolina | Anderson | #19 | Park | Not yet |
| South Dakota | Aberdeen | #38 | Moved indoors | Not yet |
| Tennessee | Johnson City | #55 | Restored | ✅ |
| Texas | Texarkana | #34 | Damaged | Not yet |
| Utah | Murray | #52 | Park | Not yet |
| Vermont | Burlington | #47 | Removed | Not yet |
| Virginia | Virginia Beach | #14 | Good condition | Not yet |
| Washington | Vancouver | #11 | Good condition | Not yet |
| West Virginia | Huntington | #13 | Ritter Park | Not yet |
| Wisconsin | Lac du Flambeau | #26 | Forest Center | Not yet |
| Wyoming | Worland | #36 | Courthouse | Not yet |
Where We’re Headed Next
This list isn’t finished — and honestly, that’s part of the fun.
Some of these are easy roadside stops. Others take a little digging… or a lot of luck.
As we find more, we’ll update this page with real visits, photos, and whatever condition we find them in.
Because not all of these are still standing — and some are harder to track down than they should be.
If you’ve seen one of these in the wild (or know where one moved to), feel free to reach out.
Half the fun of this list is figuring out where they actually are now.
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