Ken Nyberg, a descendant of early Norwegian settlers who came to the Vining area, is the person who has created many interesting sculptures.  In 1991, he fashioned out of scrap metal a 1,200 lb sculpture of a foot.  It stands 11 feet tall and has an exaggerated big toe.  This piece was given to the town of Vining.

Ken continued creating various projects and as you drive through Vining you will see a cowboy on a fence greeting visitors, a large old-fashioned clothespin, a pliers with a bug, a large cup of coffee, a Native American on a horse, a huge square knot, a potted cactus, a Martian, and an astronaut.

Kens workshop is located a mile north of Vining and several other interesting sculptures are on display there.

Ken has had national coverage with his works and has been featured on several television pieces, both locally and nationally.  Vining is proud of Ken and his works!  A business, “Big Foot” gas and grocery opened within the last several years and was named this in recognition of the attention Ken’s foot has brought to our town.