by Mark Boardman | Dec 14, 2022 | True West Blog
December 13, 1871. Abilene (KS) Town Council President J.A. Gauthie moves to dismiss Marshal J.B. “Wild Bill” Hickok after just eight months in the position. His service has been generally good, but Hickok did get into a gunfight that left two men (one a jailer) dead....
by TW Editors | Dec 8, 2022 | Travel & Preservation
Take the Highways You Love the Best There has never been a better time in our history to plan a heritage road trip to the Western United States. For seven decades, the editors of True West magazine have encouraged our readers to pack their bags and go West to discover...
by Henry C. Parke | Dec 8, 2022 | Western Books & Movies, Western Movies
2022 was the Year of 1883 From Taylor Sheridan’s popular series to director Walter Hill’s latest film, the past year was one of the decade’s most creative for Westerns. When it comes to television, 1883 was so much more than the best...
by Sherry Monahan and The Editors of True West | Dec 8, 2022 | Art, Guns and Culture
An Accidental Planting The origin of Washington’s famous apple orchards is a delicious surprise. According to various newspaper accounts, the first apple tree planted in the state of Washington was at Fort Vancouver, which was built for the fur trappers...
by TW Editors | Dec 8, 2022 | Features & Gunfights
The very best historical photographs from our treasured vaults define our idea of the West. In honor of our 70th year, the editors of True West have invited our contributors to offer their choices for the most emblematic photographs taken in the West. The portfolio...