Courageous. Brilliant. Foolhardy. Ambitious. Insubordinate. Aloof. Flamboyant. Vainglorious. These are all terms used by contemporaries and...
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The Windsor Widow
Mark Jones thought he was having a leisurely haircut in the small Colorado town of Del Norte that he and his wife had chosen for their retirement....
A Feel-Good Story
The first time I visited the Pine Ridge Reservation in the southwest corner of South Dakota, I stopped at the Wounded Knee Memorial—and I couldn’t...
Which Dodge City dance hall star was shot in her sleep at the mayor’s home?
Which Dodge City dance hall star was shot in her sleep at the mayor’s home? Don Schneider North Ogden, Utah Beautiful and talented, Dora Hand was...
The “Icon” is Dead
The Icon is dead. Hear the sounds of sadness, relief and ... conflict. Glenn G. Boyer was the Icon, a nickname given to him by one of his admiring...
What is Missouri outlaw Sam Hildebrand’s story?
What is Missouri outlaw Sam Hildebrand’s story? Orville Turner Richwoods, Missouri This so-called “Big River Bushwhacker” was a mighty bad...
Triangle Canyon Shoot-Out
April 3, 1900 Lawman George Scarborough and Triangle Ranch manager Walter Birchfield are trailing cow thieves in the San Simon, Arizona, area. As...
Western movies frequently show someone “slappin’ hot iron on a wound.” Was this common?
Western movies frequently show someone “slappin’ hot iron on a wound.” Was this common? Jerry ChiltonCedar Rapids, Iowa Yep, folks did use a hot...
Bigfoot Stands Out
At the age of 19, William A.A. Wallace lit out for Texas to avenge the deaths of his brother and cousin who had been killed while fighting for Texas...
Grand Hotels of the West
You might think an institution as posh and highfalutin as a grand hotel surely had its origins in Europe, serving the gentlefolk on their travels....
McLintock! Memories
It’s the movie people always ask me about. ‘Oh, I love John Wayne, but McLintock! has to be my favorite!’” Actor Ed Faulkner punctuates this...
May 2013 Events
Western roundup of events where you can experience the Old West. ADVENTURES GREAT AMERICAN HORSE DRIVECraig, CO, May 1-6: Ride on a thrilling and...