Summer Sun in Medicine Hat, Alberta

A few more summer visuals from my Medicine Hat, Alberta series.

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.

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. 

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.