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Author: Diana Fruh Why did the tarantula cross the road? Most likely it's a male looking for a mate. In Colorado, September is the time of year when these furry eight-legged friends are most active. Look for them along highways and roads especially in southern Colorado. Take a peek at this fellow we captured on film near the museum building. By Diana Fruh and Dylan Fruh This year has seen some major upgrades and improvements to the museum. Join us for a closer look at everything that's new in 2022 at the May Museum in this latest video edition. By: Diana Fruh and Dylan Fruh After a seven week absence on June 6, 2022, Herkimer now fully restored returned to his post on the May Family property along highway 115. Taking the giant Hercules beetle apart was a much simpler process than putting him back together. Over the course of several days, his larger body parts were put back in place using our backhoe and a lot of man power. Then his legs were welded and the entire structure secured. By: Diana Fruh and Dylan Fruh On May 3, 2022 Herkimer, the World's Largest Beetle was transported off the May Family Property for the first time in sixty eight years. He was driven in a pickup truck and trailer to the airport hangar of Gene Kear, professional Aircraft Refinisher. With the help of May Family Members, Dave DeVere and Mike Woolf, Herkimer was sanded, primed and painted. Gene donated about three weeks of his time to restore the giant Hercules beetle. After which, Herkimer was returned to the May Family Property for reassembly.
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