William Barret Travis’s Death at the Alamo
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Features & Gunfights
Western Movies Special: Rebel Raider to Rebel Hero
How Jesse James became one of Hollywood’s favorite outlaws.
On the Road Again
Historical sites, stunning landscapes, welcoming small towns and outdoor adventures await the intrepid Western traveler.
Black Hills Gold
Explore South Dakota’s sacred mountains and discover a bonanza of historic mining towns.
Strike it Rich
A circle tour of Arizona leads to Old West adventures for the whole family.
Across the Old Southwest
Trailing the life and career of black lawman Bass Reeves across Arkansas, Oklahoma and Texas.
Gold in Those Wyoming Hills
Crisscross the Cowboy State and discover the miners’ bonanza trails and historic camps.
Pillars of the Plains
A century since women received the right to vote, travel to North Dakota and discover the heroines of the Peace Garden State.
History Haunts Nevada’s Byways
Discover the remarkable heritage of the Silver State from Las Vegas to Elko.
Where the West Comes Alive
The best Western towns welcome visitors with a great mix of hometown hospitality, annual historic re-enactments and heritage events.
Little Bighorn’s Forgotten Hero
A historian remembers an extraordinary afternoon with Trooper Charlie Windolph and its influence on an extraordinary career.
Eyewitness to History
Remarkable photographs by German immigrant-turned-soldier Christian Barthelmess offer a window into a soldier’s life in the West.