KALISPELL – Seven-year-old Madilynn Anderson and her grandmother, Bilynda Jassman, began a rock snake along the Parkline Trail in Kalispell at the start of summer season.
A rock snake is a line of painted rocks individuals can contribute to make the snake grow.
“I think my favorite part is watching it grow. Looking at it and seeing all the cool paintings people have done,” said Jassman.
The concept for Rocky the rock snake began with Madilynn’s love of art.
While this has actually been an enjoyable task for kids throughout Kalispell, there have actually been some concerns with Rocky vanishing.
“Shortly after we put Rocky out here, it was just rocks that we had painted, he was gone. All of his rocks were gone,” said Jassman.
Rocky has actually been gone back to his initial area and now his head has actually been taken once again. Maddilynn and Bilynda are hoping it will be returned.
“We love Rocky, don’t we? How much do you love Rocky?” asked Jassman
“Forever,” said Madilynn.
Anyone who wish to include their own painted rock or see Rocky on their own can discover him on the Parkline Trail in between South Meridian Road and Fifth Avenue Northwest.
“I really want him to grow forever and when Rocky gets too long we move him up,” said Madilynn.
The primary objective of developing Rocky is, “To make people smile!” said Madilynn.
