1972What is the "Trail of the Whispering Giants" that is found in every American state and two provinces in Canada?
The "Trail of the Whispering Giants" is a remarkable series of monumental Native American sculptures created by Hungarian-born artist Peter Wolf Toth, beginning in La Jolla, California, in 1972. Toth devoted nearly forty years to carving one stone and seventy-three wooden sculptures, placing at least one in every U.S. state and two Canadian provinces to honor the contributions and plights of Indigenous peoples. One of the most striking figures, the 37-foot "Redman" sculpture in Loveland, Colorado, was carved from a century-old fallen cottonwood tree and has endured lightning strikes and relocation for preservation. As of August 1, 2025, these sculptures celebrate their 53rd anniversary, standing as enduring gifts to their communities and powerful reminders of North America’s first inhabitants.
