A new park that features fly-fishing, scenic trails and a huge bronze eagle was dedicated Saturday to the late "Gunsmoke" actor Dennis Weaver on 60 acres of land his wife donated to the town of Ridgway, Colo.
Weaver moved to Ridgway in 1988, building a home made from recycled tires and cans on 175 acres along the Uncompahgre River.
The centerpiece of the park opened in his name is a 2,800-pound bronze eagle with a 21-foot wingspan.
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"The eagle is a sign of power. He was a very quiet, strong, powerful person," said Gerry Weaver, widow of the actor-environmentalist.