A coal camp teacher discovered herself and the world in the Mohrland, Utah, melting pot.
Olive Johnson
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Wyatt’s Stallion, the Apache Kid and the Code of the West
What became of Wyatt Earp’s horse, Dick Naylor? When did the first autos appear in the Wild West towns? There is a U.S. National Forest map “The Apache Kid Wilderness” that shows the Apache Kid’s gravesite. Is that accurate? And more.
Home On The Range Cabin “…And The Skies Are Not Cloudy All Day”
Going “home” to a sweet moment in American history.
Eyewitness To Mayhem?
Did Big Nose Kate watch the Tombstone shootout?
Wyatt’s Stallion, the Apache Kid and the Code of the West
What became of Wyatt Earp’s horse, Dick Naylor? How did the term “Code of the West” originate? Did a youngster named Al Smith name Hole in the Wall?
What History Has Taught Me: Silas Hite
Silas Hite, Composer, Musician, Artist
Western Roundup November 2020
Western events for November 2020
Guns of Mexico’s Freedom Fighters
During Mexico’s 1910 Revolution, rebel forces fought with muzzle-loaders, lever-action and bolt-action repeaters—even machine guns.
Combate De Los Malamigos (The Battle Of Bad Friends)
Villa vs Calles: With friends like these, who needs enemies? Pancho gets whipped and three of his adversaries become president of Mexico!
Peak to Peak
Bold. Inspirational. Sacred. Rugged.
They Earned A Living On Their Feet
Women of grit and grace brought home cooking to their restaurants across the West.
Earl Holliman
One of Hollywood’s finest gentlemen of the silver screen recalls his early career in Westerns.