If you come to Kansas City, Penn Valley Park is a good place to get a great view of the city.
BUT... the reason I came here last Friday on an "exploring the city day" with Joan was to see this.
This is Scout, a sculpture created by Cyrus Dallun for the Panama-Pacific Expo in San Francisco in 1915. As he was making his way back east after the Expo, he stopped here for a viewing. Legend has it that the people of Kansas City liked him so much they raised $15,000 to buy him.
He looks like he belongs here to me. I can't believe I have lived in the area for almost 30 years and haven't seen him until now. Better late than never I guess.
I always loved the Indian scout. Growing up in Kansas city I saw him often and he is one of the iconic symbols of KC to me. I love the photo you took of him from behind looking out over the city.
Posted by: Janet Ghio | 09/16/2013 at 07:57 AM
Yes, it's a beautiful picture. Oh, to see and experience all that there is to see can take
A lifetime. Am always celebrating the revelations that are revealed just around the
Corner and in our own backyards. Lift a glass to the solitary rider and all who came
Before and after him. Thank you Carol for sharing
Posted by: Barbara Tarbox | 09/16/2013 at 08:20 AM
Carol, I lived in Lawrence for 5 years back in the 70s, I then moved to KC and lived there through the 80s. It is an area full of bitter sweet memories. I drove frequently past the Indian on the hill but never stopped to look or knew the story.i found your blog through your sister, and follow your adventures. It often reminds me of my life in the Midwest. I love how you create joy an adventure in all you do. Lorrie
Posted by: Lilylovekin | 09/17/2013 at 09:17 AM
What a lovely view of the city and oh! how I love The Scout! I love history and the state of NV is rife with it. Pony Express, gold & silver boom & bust towns, westward expansion, the railroad...I drink it up. I've traveld the Lonliest Road in America, Hwy 50, part of the old Pony Express route.
There's a new book out, Empty Mansions, the story of Hugette Clark, daughter of William A Clark, copper tycoon who founded Las Vegas. She becomes a recluse and lives to be 104 in one of her many mansions, where she gives away much of her huge fortune. It was released on Wed. So that's my purchase for Sun. when get to Barnes & Noble to meet with my knitting friends...life is good!
Posted by: Joan Clarke | 09/20/2013 at 07:48 PM