The Magic Folsom Island

Statue of Liberty in Second Life

For my next part of my journey, I used the search feature from the Second Life (SL) website.  I chose to browse the “Real Life” section.  I found Folsom Island where they had the Statue of Liberty.  I have visited the Statue of Liberty when I was a child so I figured this would be a chance to compare a real life (RL) location to a replica in the virtual world. 

The REAL Statue of Liberty

Prize wheel

I was pleasantly surprised a how accurately the statue in SL was compared to RL.  All of her features are correct, even down to the base that she is standing on.  However, that is as far as the similarities go. Nothing in any virtual world will ever rival her beauty in RL, she is indeed a goddess.   I continued to look around the island and found there to be a lot of activities around.  I saw batting cages, a skydiving rig, and this prize wheel.  I stepped right up and give it a spin, kind of like I was on the “Price is Right”.  The wheel spun and when it had stopped, I had won 2L$.  SWEET!!










As I walked out of the building, I saw that it led to some wilderness. I noticed a sign saying “No peeing off the Porch!” which I found to be quite humorous.   

Funny Sign!

I made my way through the woods and came to a campsite.  There was a fire still burning and I had hoped that I would have met someone here but I was alone out here.

 Of the three places I have been, I have not seen a single person.  I am beginning to wonder where everyone hides in this virtual world.  I saw a mountain through the trees and decided to hike up to the top to get a view of the island.  As I started to get near a clearing, I stumbled upon a hidden secret on this island.

Mount Rushmore in Second Life

 I had come across another one of our nation’s treasures, Mount Rushmore.  Just like the Statue of Liberty, this was another stunning replica. The president’s faces were accurately portrayed and they were, for the most part, facing in the right direction. 

The REAL Mount Rushmore

If you want take a tour of two of Americas most iconic landmarks, this is definitely the place to go.  I came here only thinking I was going to see the Statue of Liberty and I discovered on my own Mount Rushmore.  I am still a little confused on where are all the other people in this game.  Usually, these landmarks become a tourist spot, but not here.  I’m beginning to wonder I am all alone in this virtual world….