#98 Fast

Oscar is grouchy because this plane doesn't go FAST.

"Paper Airplane" by Carol Poppenga.

Art You Can Sit On, Snake River Greenbelt, Idaho Falls, Idaho.

#310 The Letter I

Art You Can Sit On - IFIF by Robert Carter.

"These oversized initials for Idaho Falls look like they could have fallen from the sky!

To create the three dimensional letters, the artist has cut and welded steel."

#42 Bench or Chair

Art You Can Sit On - "Rest Surprise" by Lisa Bade.

Captured on a beautiful autumn day in front of the Idaho Falls Library.

#234 Recreation

"Al-Lure" by Jason Brown to Grandma Mina - "Thanks for teaching us how to fish! Gift to the Idaho Falls Greenbelt from your kids and grandkids and The Sandpiper Restaurant."

There are about forty-three Art You Can Sit On benches scattered through downtown Idaho Falls and along both sides of the Snake River along the Greenbelt Park.

I love outdoor public art!

(That's one big fishing lure! Sometimes the cutthroat trout get really big.)

#70 Daybreak

Early morning catching the sunrise.

"Moose" by Davidjohn Stosich. "Looking like they just meandered down from nearby Taylor Mountain, wild moose are carved into an oversized heavy pine bench in front of Buddy's Restaurant, Idaho Falls."

#27 Body Parts

"Legs and Feet" by Peggy Gunnerson.

Art You Can Sit On, downtown Idaho Falls.

#11 Asymmetrical

"Doodles" by Gloria Miller Allen. Art You Can Sit On, downtown Idaho Falls.

#276 Softness

Well, they would be soft if not made of cement. I thought the snow added a bit of fluffy tone. Maybe I'll bring my own pillow.

"Pillows" by Peggy Gunnerson. Art You Can Sit On, downtown Idaho Falls.

#107 Flat

The dark line crossing this flat bench represents the Snake River. "You Are Here" lets you know that you are here - in Idaho Falls on the Snake River.

"You Are Here" by Tim Rein. Art You Can Sit On located on the Snake River Landing, Idaho Falls, Idaho.

#242 Renewal

I'm a sit-in-the-shade kinda girl and if there is running water close by, back or no back to the bench, this is a spot to sit, contemplate and be renewed.

"River Rock" by Carol Skorak. The only Art You Can Sit On in Freeman Park, Idaho Falls.

The work is made of cast concrete and rests on basalt columns.

#351 Warm

Resting on a warm day.

Art You Can Sit On - "Skateboard" by Carol Poppenga, Warden Bourne, and Shane Ruckman.

#61 Creative

I borrowed the children to pose with my Sesame Street friends. This Art You Can Sit On invites climbing more than sitting and is definitely for the children more than adults. I was happy that the ducks agreed to pose also. Cookie Monster, Ernie, and Big Bird will forever star in our hearts.

"Under the Starz" was created by Nellda Avila. Inside the star is painted blue, with fish swimming in the Snake. There are cutouts in the tube which cause sunny shapes when the light hits it just right. Lots going on with this piece.

#207 One-Two-Three

You can almost see the third goose "chair" behind the goose in the front. Featured in this pretty garden between the hotels and the river, these three chairs (not benches this time) offer a peaceful place to rest. Even with all the traffic it's pretty quiet.

Art You Can Sit On - "Honkers" by Roy Reynolds and Jim Colson.

#274 Smooth

The Snake River behind Oscar, Mr. Snuffleupagus, and Grover is too smooth to ride the rapids but it picks up a bit downriver - if they make it past the falls. They have forgotten their life jackets so staying on the smooth part of the river might be best!

Art You Can Sit On - "Riding the Rapids" by Craig Jones. The bench is made of hollow metal which sounds like an empty barrel if you knock on it. I like this bench, which is situated in the shade near the boat launch.

#289 Stuffed Animals

The gang is resting their tired tootsies after a walk in the Snake River greenbelt.

Art You Can Sit On - "Grand Teton" by Lance Boyce. "Sit back and rest against the majestic Teton mountains in downtown Idaho Falls! This exquisitely crafted bench is made of concrete reinforced by rebar."

#266 Sizzling Hot

On a sizzling hot day, I'm looking for the shade. This bench is usually shaded except in late summer afternoon. Although there is no back to the bench, it is located under a gorgeous spruce tree with a beautiful view of flowers and the Snake River in the background.

"The Great Satchmo" by Sherri Faye Fullmer. Another bench in the Art You Can Sit On series in Idaho Falls. Words to the song "It's A Wonderful World" are carved into the Idaho Travertine marble.

#178 Metals

The metallic back of this bench goes nicely with the metallic, rusty art pieces standing in the grass. It was a lovely day for a sidewalk art show.

"I Love Life" by Sherri Faye Fullmer and Dirk Forbush.

One of the Art You Can Sit On series in Idaho Falls on the Snake River

#152 In Shadow

I like sunrise, especially with pretty colors, but in the middle of the day, I'm looking for the shade if I'm outside for any length of time. Kind of ironic, huh! Another "Art You Can Sit On" bench in Idaho Falls.

"Sunrise" by Chris Layton and Kory Waford.

#19 Best Friend

Bert and his best friend, Ernie, watch the river go by on "Art You Can Sit On" bench, "Oh, The Places We Will Go" by snakeriverrustic.com. Although Bert looks a bit apprehensive, Ernie is there to provide the needed optimism and support. So cute.

#294 Symbols

Petroglyphs by Carol Skvorak, another in the Art You Can Sit On collection in downtown Idaho Falls. Carved in Idaho sandstone, the Snake River petroglyphs are part of the extensive Native American heritage in the Snake River Plain.

Also comes under Raindrops Keep Falling as it was sprinkling a bit this late afternoon.