Lets Swing on the Pawhuska Swinging Bridge
You may know about the Pawhuska, Oklahoma, because the famous Pioneer Woman, but did you know there is so much more to the town than just her Mercantile and Lodge? There is so much amazing history in that place. Osage County is the place where the Osage Nation purchased land and became the richest Native American Community in the United States. It is also here you will find one of the few swinging bridges in Oklahoma.
Made in 1926, this was the sole crossing of Bird Creek when the water was high except for the one car bridge and reservoir crossing at opposite ends of the town. J.M Buckley, a city engineer, designed this structure and then directed the construction. It is built with two large steel A-frame towers, one at each end, metal cord, rope, and wood planks. It sits 30-feet above the river when the river is at its lowest.
Scott and I decided we were going to go check this landmark out since we were doing all things Osage County. We had just been hanging out in the downtown area and needed to have some fun. Upon first driving up to the structure, it looked a bit foreboding, but as we walked across it the first time we find there was nothing to fear. It was structurally safe and wasn't dangerous at all. Granted, it was extremely bouncy, but not terrifying.
If you are ever in the Pawhuska, Oklahoma, area, you really should stop at the Swinging Bridge just three blocks from the main area. It is literally south on Main street just blocks away from the Pioneer Woman's Mercantile. You will find yourself laughing all the way across.
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Chief Lookout Grave & Swinging Bridge
Chief Lookout is considered by many to be one of the most loved and important figures in modern Osage history for his many contributions to the Osage Tribe while serving as Principal Chief. He was a crucial part of the effort to change the election laws to allow for quadra-annual elections as opposed to the biannual elections that were used prior to 1929. Lookout was also instrumental in the donation of the Naval Reserve to the U.S. Navy; as well as, helping to persuade the United States Congress to amend the 1906 Osage Allotment Act to protect Osage headright holders from actions by non-Osages like the one committed during the Reign of Terror. But, arguably, Chief Lookout’s most important contribution to the Osage people was his commitment to make a better place for all Osages.
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1895 Swinging
Renfrew, Ontario, Canada
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1895 Swinging
Renfrew, Ontario, Canada (Bonnechere River)
Use: Footbridge
Status: In use (last checked, 2004)
Main cables: Wire
Suspended spans: 2
Main spans: 2
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Rebuilt 1983.
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Where The Buffalo Roam - Tallgrass Prairie Preserve Near Pawhuska, Oklahoma, in Osage County
The Joseph H. Williams Tallgrass Prairie Preserve is just north of Pawhuska, Oklahoma, in Osage County. It is here you will find the fully functioning tallgrass prairie on the land that use to be Barnard Ranch where actor Ben Johnson, Jr., was originally from. There is 2,500 head of bison roaming freely upon this 39,000-acre preserve. The Nature Conservancy manages this location to help protect the tallgrass prairie ecosystem.
Getting up a few hours before the sunrise, Scott and I rushed to find the right spot so we could welcome the sun. Not sure what we would find to take pictures of, we passed over the cattle guard just in time. We were not able to any bison at that time, but the hopes were high.
We drove along the gravel ranch road looking for the perfect place to show everyone what a tallgrass prairie looked like. As we came over one of the rolling hills, we saw the place we knew would show the life of this amazing landscape. We stopped the SUV and moved quickly.
The morning was cold but warmed up as the sun climbed in the blue sky. It gave a golden glow upon the tallgrass. After watching the sunrise, we climbed back in the SUV and started towards the visitor center. To our surprise, we found the road went downward toward an amazing tree-lined creek where we found a hiking trail. Knowing the visitor center was not going to be open for a few hours, we decided to go for a hike.
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While we hiked we were greeted by a few white-tailed deer as they bounded through the woods. Both Scott and I were stunned to find this wooded area. We both had been under the impression that the prairie was nothing but rolling hills and tallgrass, but here we were surrounded by Blackjack and Post Oaks.
The ranch house, originally owned by the family of actor Ben Johnson, Jr., had been left in great disrepair for a long time. However, the building was restored in 1991 to be used as a place of historical significance and shelter for those who worked on the ranch during the roundups of the bison each year. Unfortunately, this was the time of year we arrived and the 2,500 head of bison had been rounded up for their yearly care. We were able to see a stray head here and there, but mostly, we could only see them from a huge distance.
There are so many amazing places to be seen in Osage County and this wonderful example of the beautiful places here. It was a wonderful, chilly morning for us exploring the area. There were surprises all around us and we do hope you enjoyed traveling with us.
Safe travels and remember to get out and live life outside your box,
Scott & Ren
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In this vlog you get a backstage pass to tour the Holden Arboretum with me!
If you didn't already know, according to their website, Covering 3,600 acres, The Holden Arboretum is among the largest arboreta in the United States. Documenting more than 120,000 plants, Holden’s horticultural focus is on a recognized collection of trees and shrubs, which are displayed in gardens accompanied by groundcovers and perennials, and in themed collections.
Anyways, all that to say, we ventured around, did the canopy tour and emerging tower, and had a GREAT TIME! Enjoy the vlog!
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