Charles G. Clarke was a pioneering Hollywood cinematographer, one of the first to film “talkies.” His real love, though, was history, especially that of Meriwether Lewis and William Clark, and his home state of California. A self-taught scholar, Clarke wrote what is still considered to be one of the seminal books on the Lewis and […]
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Donor Spotlight: Bill and Karen Hayes
Bill and Karen Hayes knew they wanted to get involved at the Buffalo Bill Center of the West from their first visit in 1980 with Bill’s cousin and Center Trustee and Advisor, Gordon Barrows. “We really fell in love with the place,” Bill recounts. That love took its form in decades of faithful membership support […]
Wyoming Outdoor Hall of Fame map key
Definitions: Conservation: Conservation, as it pertains to wildlife and wildlands, broadly refers to the preservation and management of biodiversity and natural resources. When a species or ecosystem is identified as a conservation priority wildlife managers invest resources to mitigate population decline or stabilize and improve habitat degradation/loss. Crucial Habitat: Preservation of crucial ranges ensures the […]
Wyoming Outdoor Hall of Fame
The primary purpose of the Hall of Fame is to honor those individuals, both living and posthumously, who have made significant, lasting lifetime contributions to the conservation of Wyoming’s outdoor heritage. Each year, recognition will be given to people who have worked consistently over many years to conserve Wyoming’s natural resources through volunteer service, environmental […]
Cody Firearms Museum – Art of Firearms
Cody Firearms Museum – Art of Firearms As the foremost institution in the nation for interpreting firearms, the Cody Firearms Museum is undergoing an exciting renovation in order to be an even stronger destination for both firearms enthusiasts and the general public. Opening in the summer of 2019, there will be more firearms on exhibit, additional […]
Cody Firearms Museum – Science of Firearms
Cody Firearms Museum – Science of Firearms As the foremost institution in the nation for interpreting firearms, the Cody Firearms Museum is undergoing an exciting renovation in order to be an even stronger destination for both firearms enthusiasts and the general public. Opening in the summer of 2019, there will be more firearms on exhibit, […]