Aug 29, 2018

Oklahoma State Capitol in Oklahoma City

Completed in 1917, the Oklahoma State Capitol in Oklahoma City immediately stands out because it's the only capitol grounds in the United States with active oil rigs on it. Also, while the original 1914 plans for the capitol included a dome, I was surprised to learn that it was only in 2002 that this addition was made to the structure. Restoration projects were ongoing during my visit, however it was still easy to get swept up in the grand architecture of the building.

Oklahoma Capitol Building OKC





Oklahoma Capitol Building OKC


Oklahoma Capitol Building OKC

Oklahoma Capitol Building Dome OKC

Oklahoma Capitol Building OKC

Oklahoma Capitol Building OKC

Oklahoma Capitol Building OKC

Oklahoma Capitol Building OKC

Oklahoma Capitol Building OKC

Oklahoma Capitol Building OKC

Oklahoma Capitol Building OKC

Oklahoma Capitol Building OKC

Oklahoma Capitol Building OKC

Oklahoma Capitol Building OKC

Oklahoma Capitol Building OKC

Oklahoma Capitol Building OKC

Oklahoma Capitol Building OKC

Oklahoma Capitol Building OKC Oil Rig
Oklahoma Capitol Building OKC
Oklahoma Capitol Building OKC


Oklahoma Capitol Building OKC
Oklahoma Capitol Building OKC
Oklahoma Capitol Building OKC



Oklahoma Capitol Building OKC

Aug 28, 2018

Sulphur Mountain Cosmic Ray Station

Located at the top of Sulphur Mountain in Alberta's Rocky Mountains (and reached by a short hike after riding the Banff Gondola) the Sulphur Mountain Cosmic Ray Station in Banff National Park has been a National Historic Site since 1982. 

Sulphur Mountain Cosmic Ray Station Banff Alberta


Constructed in 1956, the Cosmic Ray Station was built along with 9 other sites across Canada to monitor cosmic rays. This station was viewed as the most important because of its elevation (7,490 feet) in the Rockies. After ceasing operation in 1978, today the Sulphur Mountain Cosmic Ray Station is better known as an incredible spot to take in epic views of Banff.

Sulphur Mountain Cosmic Ray Station Banff Alberta

Sulphur Mountain Cosmic Ray Station Banff Alberta

Sulphur Mountain Cosmic Ray Station Banff Alberta
Sulphur Mountain Cosmic Ray Station Banff Alberta



Sulphur Mountain Cosmic Ray Station Banff Alberta
Sulphur Mountain Cosmic Ray Station Banff Alberta


Sulphur Mountain Cosmic Ray Station Banff Alberta
Sulphur Mountain Cosmic Ray Station Banff Alberta

Sulphur Mountain Cosmic Ray Station Banff Alberta

Sulphur Mountain Cosmic Ray Station Banff Alberta

Sulphur Mountain Cosmic Ray Station Banff Alberta

Sulphur Mountain Cosmic Ray Station Banff Alberta

Sulphur Mountain Cosmic Ray Station Banff Alberta

Sulphur Mountain Cosmic Ray Station Banff Alberta

Sulphur Mountain Cosmic Ray Station Banff Alberta

Sulphur Mountain Cosmic Ray Station Banff Alberta
Sulphur Mountain Cosmic Ray Station Banff Alberta
Sulphur Mountain Cosmic Ray Station Banff Alberta



Sulphur Mountain Cosmic Ray Station Banff Alberta