Lawrence, Kansas was founded in the 1850’s as the state’s center of resistance to the expansion of slavery. And it paid the price. Targeted,...
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Western Events for August 2017
Western roundup of events where you can experience the Old West! ADVENTURE Heber Valley Fly Fishing Festival Midway, UT, August 8-11: Experts and...
Queen of the Kansas Cowtowns
Dwight Eisenhower enjoyed sitting on his porch listening to old men tell stories about a famous town marshal they knew named Wild Bill Hickok. As a...
Magic City of the Plains
Within five months of its founding as a railroad town on July 4, 1867, Cheyenne, Wyoming, boasted a population above 4,000. The stunning growth...
Western Events For July 2017
A roundup of events where you can experience the old west! ADVENTURE Viejo Pueblo Ghost Rides San Elizario, TX, July 1: Uncover the hidden secrets...
Western Events for June 2017
A roundup of events where you can experience the old west! ART SHOWS Windows to the West Estes Park, CO, June 2-4: Showcases artists and their...
Western Events for May 2017
ADVENTURE Narrow Gauge Day Durango, CO, May 5: Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad celebrates continuous operation between Durango and...
New Mexico’s Best Kept Secret
Artesia just might be New Mexico’s best kept secret. Located at the intersection of U.S. Highways 82 and 285, the downtown Arts & Cultural...
Between Yellowstone and Glacier, 3 Must-See Mining Ghost Towns
Out West, when the gold ran out, the people often did, too. See for yourself with a visit to Southwest Montana’s best-preserved ghost towns. Walk...
Badlands, Bison and Rough Riders
Teddy Roosevelt first came to Medora, North Dakota, in September of 1883 to hunt buffalo. He so loved the region that he later operated two ranches...
Western Events for February 2017
Western roundup of events where you can experience the Old West! ADVENTURE Shovel Race Championships Angel Fire, NM, February 3-4: While contestants...
True West’s Ultimate Historic Travel Guide
“Ocian in view! Oh! The Joy!,” William Clark wrote in his journal on November 7, 1805 as he viewed what he believed was the Pacific Ocean, as the...