The Center of the West and its staff are big supporters of the Cody Night Rodeo. It was rumored that there might be tickets available for the Wrangler Champions Challenge that is taking place at the Cody Night Rodeo grounds on August 16th. This event is an NFR performance that will be telecasted on CBS Sports Network. The 88 top contestants […]

Welsh American in his kilt with cowboy boots
A kilt with cowboy boots? Encountered this gentleman in his kilt and cowboy boots visiting the Cody Firearms Museum here at the Buffalo Bill Center of the West. I was impressed by his utility kilt and his fashion sense in combining the kilt with the tall top cowboy boots. He told me that he was wearing Utilikilt, so […]

Early Summer Snowy mountains near Cody, Wyoming
The early summer snowy mountains near Cody, Wyoming are breathtakingly beautiful and often intimidating. These photos were taken in June when the roads had just opened and people were still skiing and snow boarding. Those extreme sportsters have the most beautiful place on earth and the steepest, hairiest slopes. It is pretty crazy stuff to witness. We are […]

Jackson Lake Lodge Museum Collections
The lovely Jackson Lake Lodge Museum Collections are beautifully displayed all over the lounge and lobby areas. Last year, my husband and I returned the huge American Indian basket that I had conserved to the Lodge while it was closed for the winter. As we drove the isolated, snowy, deer-crowded road to the hotel, we were […]

Fourth of July Parade in Cody, Wyoming
Best 4th of July parade is the Fourth of July Parade in Cody, Wyoming!! We got it all, heroes, horses, and all the First Responders’ vehicles that are old, cool, loud, wet, and HUGE!! The gorgeous Mach One Mustang driven in the parade is actually on view in the lobby of the Center of the West and will […]

San Francisco’s Farmer’s Market
Coming from Cody, Wyoming and seeing these sights was a fabulous treat. Of course I bought some of this luscious fruit! Best Kumquats I have ever had in my life! I now believe that one Kumquat could be worth 25 cents!! Glashoff Farms from Suisun Valley Berries are little gems. Jodie Utter, my dear friend and Paper Conservator […]