Tag Archives: Wild West
The Buffalo Bill Cabin in Oakley for sale
April 20, 2012 To make way for the new Buffalo Bill Cultural Center currently under construction, The Wild West Historical Foundation must sell the cabin. The cabin has all the amenities of home and is equipped with hookups for all … Continue reading
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New Cultural & Visitor Center in Oakley, Kansas
The Wild West Historical Foundation is pleased to announce the breaking ground for the construction of their new Buffalo Bill Cultural & Visitor Center at the site of the twice life size bronze Buffalo Bill Sculpture in Oakley. The 8,000 … Continue reading
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Tagged Buffalo Bill, cultural center, Oakley, scultpure, visitor, Wild West, wild west historical foundation
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Want a real “wild west” experience?
Take a drive on the Western Vistas Historic Byway. Itinerary for day trip on the southern portion of the byway. Estimated Exploration time, 4-6 hours. Start in Oakley at US Hwy 83 and Second Street, the site of the 2x life … Continue reading
Smoky Hill Trail Association October Conference
Aficionados of western history are invited to Oakley, Kansas October 14-16, 2011 to attend the 5th Annual Smoky Hill Trail Association Conference. The Smoky Hill Trail traverses the southern portion of Logan County, KS with three Butterfield Overland Despatch stage … Continue reading
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Tagged Bob Wilhelm, Butterfield Overland Despatch, Dr. Henrietta Mann, Dr. Leo Oliva, Eaton’s Station, Fort Fletcher, Fort Wallace, Henshaw Springs Station, Jim Gray, Kansas, Kansas Pacific Railroad, Oakley, Smoky Hill River, Smoky Hill Springs Station, Smoky Hill Trail, Smoky Hill Trail Association, Smoky Hill Trail Association Conference, western history, Wild West
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Western Vista Sunflower Classic
Western Vista Sunflower Classic Bike Tour (25, 50, 75, or Century Ride) & Family Fun Ride Saturday, September 17, 2011 Annie Oakley Park, Oakley, Kansas Looking for a great fall bicycle tour? The second annual “Western Vista Sunflower Classic” is … Continue reading
