When I ask: What is art conservation, what do you think of? Merriam Webster defines conservation as “a careful preservation and protection of something.” Many people think of nature, water, […]
epiCENTER: Explore the CENTER of it all with our staff!
Enjoy the observations and interests of the people who work at the Center of the West here in our staff blog. Just note that these are the personal perspectives of individual staff members, and are not meant to be official representations of Center expertise or policy.
Hey Boo Boo, Let’s Go Get Us a Pic-a-nic Basket: Grizzly Bears and Human Food
Before I came to Cody, Wyoming; the first thing that always popped into my head about Yellowstone was Yogi Bear. For those who are unaware of the character, Yogi Bear […]
Lucretia goes hunting buffalo
It’s not unusual for a man to bestow a beloved moniker on his favorite fishing rod (Bessie), his shiny truck (Ol’ Red), his saber saw (Killer)—or his rifle. Even as […]
What’s the Big Idea?
Here’s one: condensing the meaning of life into a blog post. Wish me luck! Deb Adams of the Papers of William F. Cody project sent a link yesterday to a […]
Wild Things: Wildlife Animal Arts and Crafts
Art in the Garden this year has been a lot of fun for me and the families that participate in our free activities. Our first week’s theme was Cowboys and […]
Annie Oakley shoots her way into history
THE AMERICAN WEST: CHARACTERS WELCOME. Like a popular TV network, the American West might be indeed be subtitled, “Characters welcome”—especially with remarkable women like Annie Oakley. Annie was born Phoebe […]
