The 2007 National Cowboy Poetry Gathering

Participants in this year's gathering had the option to sign up for a tour of some of the area's local ranches, including a dutch oven lunch at Ruby Dome Ranch. The 2007 National Cowboy Poetry Gathering. January 30, 2007. Elko, Nevada.

The 2007 National Cowboy Poetry Gathering

Brigid Reedy 6, of Helena Montana sits at the Bar at the Western Folklife Center waiting for her sasparilla soda. // The Western Folklife Center which puts on the National Cowboy Poetry Gathering is located in a building which was a hotel with an infamous bar. The bar has been restored to its Old West splendor and while adults drink alcohol, the children can order sasparilla (sp?) sodas. /// Participants in this year's gathering had the option to sign up for a tour of some of the area's local ranches, including a dutch oven lunch at Ruby Dome Ranch. The 2007 National Cowboy Poetry Gathering. January 30, 2007. Elko, Nevada.

The 2007 National Cowboy Poetry Gathering

Cattle are rounded up at the Maggie Creek Ranch. Participants in this year's gathering had the option to sign up for a tour of some of the area's local ranches, including a dutch oven lunch at Ruby Dome Ranch. The 2007 National Cowboy Poetry Gathering. January 30, 2007. Elko, Nevada.

The 2007 National Cowboy Poetry Gathering

Participants in this year's gathering had the option to sign up for a tour of some of the area's local ranches, including a trip into the Ruby Mountains and a dutch oven lunch at Ruby Dome Ranch. The 2007 National Cowboy Poetry Gathering. January 30, 2007. Elko, Nevada.

The 2007 National Cowboy Poetry Gathering

Participants in this year's gathering had the option to sign up for a tour of some of the area's local ranches, including a dutch oven lunch at Ruby Dome Ranch. The 2007 National Cowboy Poetry Gathering. January 30, 2007. Elko, Nevada.

The 2007 National Cowboy Poetry Gathering

Participants in this year's gathering had the option to sign up for a tour of some of the area's local ranches, including a visit to the town of Lamoille and its local church which, according to locals, is one of, if not the most widely painted/photographed/drawn church in all of Nevada. They participants also enjoyed a dutch oven lunch at Ruby Dome Ranch. The 2007 National Cowboy Poetry Gathering. January 30, 2007. Elko, Nevada.

The 2007 National Cowboy Poetry Gathering

Participants in this year's gathering had the option to sign up for a tour of some of the area's local ranches, including a visit to the Glazer's family owned and operated ranch where some cowboys were on hand to talk about the work they do. The participants also enjoyed a dutch oven lunch at Ruby Dome Ranch. The 2007 National Cowboy Poetry Gathering. January 30, 2007. Elko, Nevada.

The 2007 National Cowboy Poetry Gathering

Participants in this year's gathering had the option to sign up for a tour of some of the area's local ranches, including a visit to the Glazer's family owned and operated ranch where some cowboys were on hand to talk about the work they do. The participants also enjoyed a dutch oven lunch at Ruby Dome Ranch. The 2007 National Cowboy Poetry Gathering. January 30, 2007. Elko, Nevada.

The 2007 National Cowboy Poetry Gathering

Participants in this year's gathering had the option to sign up for a tour of some of the area's local ranches, including Glazer's Ranch, shwon here and a dutch oven lunch at Ruby Dome Ranch. The 2007 National Cowboy Poetry Gathering. January 30, 2007. Elko, Nevada.

The 2007 National Cowboy Poetry Gathering

Street Scene in downtown Elko at 4th and Idaho. /// Participants in this year's gathering had the option to sign up for a tour of some of the area's local ranches, including a dutch oven lunch at Ruby Dome Ranch. The 2007 National Cowboy Poetry Gathering. January 30, 2007. Elko, Nevada.

The 2007 National Cowboy Poetry Gathering

Mike Beck of Carmel, California finished a cigarette in the alley behind the Western Folklife Center before heading onstage to perform. // Workshops and performances at the 2007 National Cowboy Poetry Gathering. January 31, 2007. Elko, Nevada.

The 2007 National Cowboy Poetry Gathering

Jerry Brooks recites some of her poems onstage at the National Cowboy Poetry Gathering. Workshops and performances at the 2007 National Cowboy Poetry Gathering. January 31, 2007. Elko, Nevada.

The 2007 National Cowboy Poetry Gathering

Jerry Brooks recites some of her poems onstage at the National Cowboy Poetry Gathering. Workshops and performances at the 2007 National Cowboy Poetry Gathering. January 31, 2007. Elko, Nevada.

The 2007 National Cowboy Poetry Gathering

Performers Mike Beck, left and Milton Taylor, right, wait backstage before performing at the National Cowboy Poetry Gathering./// Workshops and performances at the 2007 National Cowboy Poetry Gathering. January 31, 2007. Elko, Nevada.

The 2007 National Cowboy Poetry Gathering

Milton Taylor recites a poem at the National Cowboy Poetry Gathering./// Workshops and performances at the 2007 National Cowboy Poetry Gathering. January 31, 2007. Elko, Nevada.

The 2007 National Cowboy Poetry Gathering

Miek Beck of Carmel, California performs at the National Cowboy Poetry Gathering./// Workshops and performances at the 2007 National Cowboy Poetry Gathering. January 31, 2007. Elko, Nevada.

The 2007 National Cowboy Poetry Gathering

Miek Beck of Carmel, California performs at the National Cowboy Poetry Gathering./// Workshops and performances at the 2007 National Cowboy Poetry Gathering. January 31, 2007. Elko, Nevada.

The 2007 National Cowboy Poetry Gathering

Local students were able to see a performance by a musical performance by the Guitano family, Gypsy musicians out of the Camargue region of France where the French have a cowboy heritage of their own. The Guitanos play a type of Rhumba -Flamenco music. /// Workshops and performances at the 2007 National Cowboy Poetry Gathering. January 31, 2007. Elko, Nevada.

The 2007 National Cowboy Poetry Gathering

Local students were able to see a performance by a musical performance by the Guitano family, Gypsy musicians out of the Camargue region of France where the French have a cowboy heritage of their own. The Guitanos play a type of Rhumba -Flamenco music. /// Workshops and performances at the 2007 National Cowboy Poetry Gathering. January 31, 2007. Elko, Nevada.

The 2007 National Cowboy Poetry Gathering

Local students were able to see a performance by a musical performance by the Guitano family, Gypsy musicians out of the Camargue region of France where the French have a cowboy heritage of their own. The Guitanos play a type of Rhumba -Flamenco music. /// Workshops and performances at the 2007 National Cowboy Poetry Gathering. January 31, 2007. Elko, Nevada.

The 2007 National Cowboy Poetry Gathering

Local students were able to see a performance by a musical performance by the Guitano family, Gypsy musicians out of the Camargue region of France where the French have a cowboy heritage of their own. The Guitanos play a type of Rhumba -Flamenco music. /// Workshops and performances at the 2007 National Cowboy Poetry Gathering. January 31, 2007. Elko, Nevada.

The 2007 National Cowboy Poetry Gathering

Local school children were able to see a performance by Western singers, The Ringling 5 (who are really Seven). /// Workshops and performances at the 2007 National Cowboy Poetry Gathering. January 31, 2007. Elko, Nevada.

The 2007 National Cowboy Poetry Gathering

Local school children were able to see a performance by Western singers, The Ringling 5 (who are really Seven). /// Workshops and performances at the 2007 National Cowboy Poetry Gathering. January 31, 2007. Elko, Nevada.