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About ozarksphotos

Traveling photographer of scenic, wildlife, birds, wild flowers and other things that interest me. I also have a Web site with many images taken in North America. OzarksPhotos.com .

38th Plains Indian Powwow


We had a great time yesterday visiting this powwow held here in Cody, Wyoming every year. It now attracts more than 200 dancers representing 28 tribes from across the United States. During the two days of powwow visitors will see … Continue reading

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Buffalo Bill Dam, near Cody, Wyoming


Originally constructed as the Shoshone Dam it was once the highest dam in the world. Below is an informational panel. On our way out to the Dam I thought this red outcropping was interesting. The lake formed by the dam … Continue reading

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While here in Cody, Wyoming


One of the first attractions we visited here (other than Starbucks) was the Historic Cody Mural and Museum. It features a very large mural painted by Edward Grigware, completed in 1951. The mural illustrates the first 120 years history of … Continue reading

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Gros Ventre Campground


We are spending a few nights here before heading on over to Cody. This morning we awoke to a bit of a surprise, image below. We had a warning the morning before as the snow line was almost down to … Continue reading

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Craters of the Moon Preserve, Idaho


Yesterday we checked in to their campground and spent the night after taking a few images. We got up early this morning and drove the loop road and of course took more images. Quite a fascinating place and the preserve … Continue reading

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Virginia City, Nevada


During our visit to Reno we drove up to see Virginia City, Nevada. Below is a photo as we approached the town. Below that I hope to post a video of our drive along the Main Street which had many … Continue reading

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Mt. Rose, near Reno, Nevada


While in Reno, Nevada visiting a cousin and his wife volunteered to be our tour guide to go see Lake Tahoe. She didn’t say we would be seeing it from several miles away but it worked out great. We went … Continue reading

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Cheyenne to Rock Springs, WY


Yesterday we drove from Cheyenne to Rock Springs. The weather was fairly cooperative although the breeze from the south was pretty stiff at times. On the way we passed Elk Mountain, elevation 11,156 ft. Apologies for the small image. The … Continue reading

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Heading further west


We left Cheyenne this morning to continue our travels. We did stop at the Lincoln Memorial at the continental divide. Highest elevation on Interstate 80. Photos below. We decided to visit Hutton Lake NWR south of Laramie. As it was … Continue reading

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Nebraska State Capitol


While here in Lincoln, Nebraska we made a short drive to downtown. While there we took a photo of the state capital building.

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