Were the Molly Maguires ever active in the West? Margaret-Anne MooreWilmington, California I don’t know of any evidence that this secret society of...
Were the Molly Maguires ever active in the West?
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How many times was Marshal Matt Dillon shot on Gunsmoke?
How many times was Marshal Matt Dillon shot on Gunsmoke? Sheila Givens Lewisburg, Kentucky Near as I can figure, Marshal Dillon was shot 56...
Central Texas Tales
Award-winning historian Mike Cox is a master of the short article, as he has proved again in Central Texas Tales. Cox is widely known for his...
Rough Drafts 5/13
Word has reached us that Oklahoma’s National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum will bestow its prestigious Western Heritage Award for nonfiction...
Ma’am Jones
TOUGH MEN prospered on the Western frontier, but few men were as tough as Barbara Jones. Eve Ball, author of Ma’am Jones of the Pecos, summarized...
Timeworn Beauties
While most firearms enthusiasts appreciate a vintage gun showing its original finish, a certain beauty can be found in those well-worn guns whose...
Rocky Mountain National Park
During Colorado’s gold “Rush to the Rockies,” Joel Estes was hunting with his son in 1859 when they stumbled across beautiful meadows that...
Billy’s Dirtiest Deed?
November 27, 1880 The cook at the Greathouse Ranch, Joe Steck, steps outside the main ranch house to harness a team of horses and encounters a...
Crater Lake National Park
Deep in the wilderness of the Cascades lays Oregon’s crown jewel, Crater Lake. The Klamath and Modoc Indians have long revered the lake, which they...
Seeking Ute Stories
I sat in the front row of a school auditorium watching girls compete in a princess contest. This was not a competition of fancy hair and youngsters...
Yellowstone-Grand Teton National Parks
Travelers seeking solace in the wide open spaces of the American West will discover a wilderness Shangri-La in the Grand Teton and Yellowstone...
April 2013 Events
Western roundup of events where you can experience the Old West. ADVENTURE NATIONAL PARKS WEEK Nationwide, April 22-26: Free entrance days at all...