{"id":652,"date":"2014-06-18T23:48:17","date_gmt":"2014-06-19T04:48:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/offbeattenn.com\/?p=652"},"modified":"2014-06-23T12:55:47","modified_gmt":"2014-06-23T17:55:47","slug":"ever-wanted-go-jurassic-park-check-dinosaur-park-includes-full-size-t-rex","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/offbeattenn.com\/?p=652","title":{"rendered":"Ever wanted to go to Jurassic Park, check out Dinosaur Park, includes a full size T-Rex"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"http:\/\/offbeattenn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/10436201_692556920814631_8159280821620432194_n.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-654 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/offbeattenn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/10436201_692556920814631_8159280821620432194_n.jpg\" alt=\"10436201_692556920814631_8159280821620432194_n\" width=\"960\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/offbeattenn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/10436201_692556920814631_8159280821620432194_n.jpg 960w, https:\/\/offbeattenn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/10436201_692556920814631_8159280821620432194_n-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/offbeattenn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/10436201_692556920814631_8159280821620432194_n-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/offbeattenn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/10436201_692556920814631_8159280821620432194_n-850x637.jpg 850w, https:\/\/offbeattenn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/10436201_692556920814631_8159280821620432194_n-679x509.jpg 679w, https:\/\/offbeattenn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/10436201_692556920814631_8159280821620432194_n-262x196.jpg 262w, https:\/\/offbeattenn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/10436201_692556920814631_8159280821620432194_n-524x392.jpg 524w, https:\/\/offbeattenn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/10436201_692556920814631_8159280821620432194_n-574x430.jpg 574w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Way back in rural east Tennessee, there may not be many restaurants or major league teams, but they do have one thing now and its Dinosaurs. Thanks to one man&#8217;s passion and love of Dinosaurs,\u00a0<span style=\"color: #000000;\">Chris Kastner<\/span>\u00a0has turned his backyard into a Jurassic Park like experience. The park now\u00a0features a full life sized T-Rex at 46 feet long. There is even a nocturnal Velociraptor exhibit if you dare to enter. \u00a0 Mr. Kastner must have great neighbors.<\/p>\n<div class=\"epyt-video-wrapper\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\"  id=\"_ytid_18843\"  width=\"849\" height=\"478\"  data-origwidth=\"849\" data-origheight=\"478\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/p54FUeasJOM?enablejsapi=1&#038;autoplay=0&#038;cc_load_policy=0&#038;cc_lang_pref=&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;loop=0&#038;modestbranding=0&#038;rel=1&#038;fs=1&#038;playsinline=0&#038;autohide=2&#038;theme=dark&#038;color=red&#038;controls=1&#038;\" class=\"__youtube_prefs__  epyt-is-override  no-lazyload\" title=\"YouTube player\"  allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen data-no-lazy=\"1\" data-skipgform_ajax_framebjll=\"\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<blockquote><p><span style=\"color: #3e3d3d;\">\u201cThe teeth in our T-Rex were cast off real Tyrannosaurus Rex teeth. They have the sharp ridges like a steak knife- you can see all along the edges of them.\u201d<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<div class=\"epyt-video-wrapper\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\"  id=\"_ytid_20193\"  width=\"849\" height=\"478\"  data-origwidth=\"849\" data-origheight=\"478\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Zf9lzi0HNx4?enablejsapi=1&#038;autoplay=0&#038;cc_load_policy=0&#038;cc_lang_pref=&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;loop=0&#038;modestbranding=0&#038;rel=1&#038;fs=1&#038;playsinline=0&#038;autohide=2&#038;theme=dark&#038;color=red&#038;controls=1&#038;\" class=\"__youtube_prefs__  epyt-is-override  no-lazyload\" title=\"YouTube player\"  allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen data-no-lazy=\"1\" data-skipgform_ajax_framebjll=\"\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p>Backyard Terrors and Dinosaur Park is a non-profit attraction started by a Chris\u00a0to share his love of dinosaurs with kids of all ages. There are over 20 prehistoric animals all life-size. \u00a0In today&#8217;s world of commercialism (seen easily\u00a0in the nearby Pigeon Forge area) it is refreshing to see someone sharing their passion with others in such a manner.<\/p>\n<div class=\"epyt-video-wrapper\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\"  id=\"_ytid_72756\"  width=\"849\" height=\"637\"  data-origwidth=\"849\" data-origheight=\"637\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/5dxjFbuePI8?enablejsapi=1&#038;autoplay=0&#038;cc_load_policy=0&#038;cc_lang_pref=&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;loop=0&#038;modestbranding=0&#038;rel=1&#038;fs=1&#038;playsinline=0&#038;autohide=2&#038;theme=dark&#038;color=red&#038;controls=1&#038;\" class=\"__youtube_prefs__  epyt-is-override  no-lazyload\" title=\"YouTube player\"  allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen data-no-lazy=\"1\" data-skipgform_ajax_framebjll=\"\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p>Chris is raising funds to continue building and adding dinosaurs to the park. As Chris\u00a0says<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><span style=\"color: #666666;\">Backyard Terror&#8217;s Dinosaur Park is a donation based attraction. We believe everyone has the right to experience the magic of seeing life size dinosaurs ! We only continue and grow through patron support.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>http:\/\/www.gofundme.com\/357zus<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/offbeattenn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/2014-06-18_23-45-13.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-656\" src=\"http:\/\/offbeattenn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/2014-06-18_23-45-13.jpg\" alt=\"2014-06-18_23-45-13\" width=\"770\" height=\"596\" srcset=\"https:\/\/offbeattenn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/2014-06-18_23-45-13.jpg 770w, https:\/\/offbeattenn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/2014-06-18_23-45-13-300x232.jpg 300w, https:\/\/offbeattenn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/2014-06-18_23-45-13-600x464.jpg 600w, https:\/\/offbeattenn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/2014-06-18_23-45-13-679x525.jpg 679w, https:\/\/offbeattenn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/2014-06-18_23-45-13-262x202.jpg 262w, https:\/\/offbeattenn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/2014-06-18_23-45-13-524x405.jpg 524w, https:\/\/offbeattenn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/2014-06-18_23-45-13-574x444.jpg 574w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Someone building a Dinosaur Park with a life size T-Rex in their backyard is something that Offbeat Tennessee is all about, kudos to\u00a0Chris! \u00a0With the power of the internet, let&#8217;s help out Chris buy paint supplies every little bit counts, you can donate via his paypal button at the <a href=\"http:\/\/thefunhouse.wix.com\/dinosaurpark\">bottom of his page<\/a><\/p>\n<p>You can find the park at\u00a0<a style=\"font-weight: bold; color: #006600;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.roadsideamerica.com\/map\/40173\">1065 Walnut Grove Rd, Bluff City, TN<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a style=\"color: #4f4f4f;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.backyardterrors.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">http:\/\/www.backyardterrors.com<\/a>\u00a0 and their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/BackyardTerrors\" target=\"_blank\">Facebook page<\/a> for latest info and updates<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/jerseyboyshuntdinosaurs.blogspot.com\/2013\/10\/halloween-is-just-around-corner-so-for.html\" target=\"_blank\">An interview with Chris<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Way back in rural east Tennessee, there may not be many restaurants or major league teams, but they do have one thing now and its Dinosaurs. Thanks to one man&#8217;s passion and love of Dinosaurs,\u00a0Chris Kastner\u00a0has turned his backyard into a Jurassic Park like experience. 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