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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 Draper Natural History Museum opening, June 2002—just what Al meant by “extraordinary” accomplishments by the Center of the West.
September 13, 2022

The Center of the West & Al – Points West Online

Originally published in Points West magazine The Center of the West & Al By Marguerite House I walked into the Irma Hotel…

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Barbed wire sample from the Buffalo Bill Museum collection. 1.69.1930.25
August 26, 2022

Shakespeare’s Musing at the Antique Barbed Wire Convention – Points West Online

Originally published in Points West magazineSummer 2016 Shakespeare’s Musing at the Antique Barbed Wire Conventiona.k.a. Fencing with Shakespearea.k.a. Bard learns barb By…

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Great Great Grey Owl by Rebekah Childers
August 11, 2022

Great Grey Owl – Points West Online

Originally published in Points West magazineSummer 2020 How I Got That Shot: Great Grey Owl By Rebekah Childers One fall morning, I…

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“Tapis Magique (Magic Carpet),” 2003, Thomas D. Mangelsen, Fujiflex Crystal Archive Print, 39 x 100 inches.
July 15, 2022

A Life in the Wild – Points West Online

Originally published in Points West magazineSummer 2022 A Life in the Wild: Acclaimed Photographer Shares Favorite Shots By Mark Davis Ed. note:…

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Snap Pea & Radish Salad with Feta & Lemon Vinaigrette
July 14, 2022

Snap Pea & Radish Salad – Points West Online

Originally published in Points West magazineSpring 2020 Good Enough to Eat: Snap Pea & Radish Salad with Feta & Lemon Vinaigrette Recipe…

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Frank Tenney Johnson (1874–1939). "Cove in Yellowstone Park," 1938. Oil on canvas, 30 x 40 inches. Gift of Fred and Sara Machetanz. 2.82
June 30, 2022

The Draw of Cody – Points West Online

Originally published in Points West magazineWinter 2019 – 20 The Draw of Cody: The Role of Place in Helping Make Artists Great…

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