One of the West’s earliest cattle drives occurred in 1854 when a cattleman named Tom Ponting drove a herd all the way from Texas to New York City....
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Colts For the Other Buffalo Bill
When we hear the name “Buffalo Bill,” the first person we think of is Buffalo Bill Cody, the famed frontier scout and Wild West showman. However,...
Wranglers are Seldom Shown or Mentioned in Westerns. Did the Cowboys Take Turns at that or was it a Full-time Job during a Cattle Drive?
Wranglers are seldom shown or mentioned in Westerns. Did the cowboys take turns at that or was it a full-time job during a cattle drive? Bill...
Standing Bear’s Trials to Indian Rights
Indian removal doesn’t get the coverage of Indian conflict. To wit, Google searches on “Ponca” netted 5.2 million hits, compared with 239 million...
The Forgotten Hero
Why Louisiana Sheriff Henderson Jordan should be remembered as a key member of the hunt and ambush of Bonnie and Clyde.
Little Bighorn Battlefield and Beyond
The Battle of Little Bighorn is likely the most renowned battle in Western history. And, for many history aficionados, walking the hills and coulees...
Dig Deeper in Someplace Extraordinary!
A visit to this remarkable place is more than just a trip—it’s a chance to “dig deeper” into the state’s robust history and vibrant landscape. Our...
Journey to the past and uncover Northeast Montana’s vast history!
Montana’s Missouri River Country is overflowing with pioneer and cultural history. Lewis and Clark explored this vast landscape, covering nearly 330...
Outfoxing a Rustler
Next to fluctuating markets and drought the biggest concern facing cattlemen then and now was rustling. It was tough to get a conviction, you...
The Heart of Willcox
Rex Allen said his heart would always belong to his hometown of Willcox, Arizona, and he wasn’t kidding. A replica of a human heart was included in...
Frank Hamer vs. Bonnie and Clyde
Frank Hamer’s career began during the closing years of the Texas frontier, and saw him transition from a horseback Ranger into a motorized...
Love, Luck, and Lead
In the pantheon of Old West publishing history, James Butler “Wild Bill” Hickok is a biographical anomaly. Compared to his peers, William F....