Without a doubt, firearms were among the most important tools used in the settling of the West. To quote Jeffrey Richardson, the Autry National...

The Texas Rangers are arguably the most famous law enforcement agency in U.S. history, and they certainly made their mark in the Old West. It took...

Albert Bierstadt almost closed the year 2013 without hitting the million-dollar mark. Then, in December, both Christie’s and Sotheby’s in New York...

Driving America’s byways and highways is a personal experience I’ve enjoyed since I first drove to Arizona with a buddy on a road trip in 1980. I...

Unlike the Santa Fe or Oregon Trails, you won’t find any trail ruts on the Old Spanish Trail. For that matter, it’s even hard to find tapas...

I’m a member of the Historical Arms Society of Tucson, and our group is curious if the movies are correct about how many stand-up gunfights took...

So who really killed Billy the Kid? Chuck Sawyer Phoenix, Arizona I believe Pat Garrett killed Billy the Kid on the night of July 14, 1881, in Fort...

What were authentic ranch houses like? Steve Estey LaFayette, New York Ranch houses on the American frontier were primitive and small, oftentimes...

Who were the most dangerous gunmen in the Old West? Kerry Creech Lake City, Florida I don’t doubt some deadly and dangerous gunfighters have been...

I enjoyed reading the November article on Soiled Doves, but nothing was mentioned about contraception. What did they do to prevent pregnancy?...

The problem with most people today is they are not connected in any real way with their geography. They don’t appreciate where they live; they don’t...

A Western roundup of events where you can experience the Old West. ART SHOWS Beyond Boundaries: Visions From the South Unit of Badlands National...