The Legacy of C.B. Irwin and the Y-6 Ranch

The Legacy of C.B. Irwin and the Y-6 Ranch

Even though the dollar is not what it used to be, a few bargains can still be had. For example, a paltry $16 million will purchase a breathtaking spread—nearly 25,000 acres—found less than an hour northeast of Cheyenne, Wyoming. The realtor assures me it’s still on...
The West’s Best Breakfasts

The West’s Best Breakfasts

I’m still on a quest to find the best huevos rancheros in America, so I’ve left off all great Mexican breakfast joints. Anyway, I’m hungry, so let’s order up. The Conductor (corn-beef hash and eggs), Luxury Diner in Cheyenne, Wyoming: You’ll find nothing highfalutin...
Barry Corbin

Barry Corbin

Shane has always been a favorite of mine. I especially enjoy the way Ben Johnson played that bad guy who got redeemed. I liked making the 1991 movie Conager because I learned how to drive a six-up stagecoach. The producers thought I knew how, but I had to learn in...
When did the practice of branding livestock begin in the U.S.?

When did the practice of branding livestock begin in the U.S.?

When did the practice of branding livestock begin in the U.S.? Joseph Boudreau Tulsa, Oklahoma Branding of livestock dates back to the Egyptians circa 2700 B.C. It spread to Europe in the Middle Ages and was introduced by the Spanish and later Mexican vaqueros in what...