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Welcome to Points West Online. In this blog we share articles from the Buffalo Bill Center of the West’s print magazine, Points West. Enjoy the full range of topics related to the West as we post stories from recent issues, and even delve into the archives from the past twenty years. And if you’re interested in receiving a printed copy of our magazine going forward, join our membership program—it’s one of the benefits!


The still vast, virtually intact sagebrush-steppe ecosystem of Wyoming's Bighorn Basin remains a stronghold for the golden eagle and the Spirit of the American West. Photo by C.R. Preston.
June 26, 2020

Golden Eagles, Sagebrush Country, and the Spirit of the American West – Points West Online

Originally published in Points West magazineFall 2011 Report from the Field: Golden Eagles, Sagebrush Country, and the Spirit of the American West…

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Karl Girardet (1813-1871). "Iowa Indians Performing their Dance before the King in the Galerie de la Paix at the Tuileries Palace (April 21, 1845)." Oil on board. William E. Weiss Memorial Fund Purchase. 1.91
June 19, 2020

Out West with Buffalo Bill – Points West Online

Originally published in Points West magazineSummer 2012 Out West with Buffalo Bill: Rosa Bonheur and Oscar Wilde By Gregory Hinton There were…

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Alexander Phimister Proctor (1860-1950). "Panther," modeled 1891-1892, cast ca. 1893. Bronze, 37.25 x 9.75 x 6.5 inches. Gift of A. Phimister Proctor Museum, with special thanks to Sandy and Sally Church. 4.08.1
June 12, 2020

Proctor Museum Donates Collection – Points West Online

Originally published in Points West magazineFall 2004 Proctor Museum Donates Collection Ed. Note: A look back to the acquisition of the Alexander…

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Points West blog 269: Bridger Lake Shoreline, then and now
June 5, 2020

Thorofare through the Shutter – Points West Online

Originally published in Points West magazineSpring 2005 Thorofare through the Shutter By Marguerite House For those who live in the area surrounding…

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Heart Mountain has always been a landmark to travelers in the Cody area. Nick Eggenhofer (1897-1985). "Wyoming String Team c. 1880," 1966. Oil on canvas. Museum purchase. 2.66 (detail)
May 29, 2020

From “Thorofare” to Destination: the South Fork of the Shoshone River, part 3 – Points West Online

Originally published in Points West magazineSpring 2018 From “Thorofare” to Destination – the South Fork of the Shoshone River, part 3 Click…

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With the Absaroka Mountains in the background, Castle Rock stands in the South Fork Valley. The formation was originally named Ishawooa by the Shoshone Indians. From here, Jones and his party crossed the Absarokas to the North Fork of the Shoshone River on the other side. MS 089 Jack Richard Photograph Collection, McCracken Research Library. PN.89.114.21370.9
May 22, 2020

From “Thorofare” to Destination: the South Fork of the Shoshone River, part 2 – Points West Online

Originally published in Points West magazineFall/Winter 2017 From “Thorofare” to Destination – the South Fork of the Shoshone River, part 2 Click…

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