From Montana to Texas, a summer road trip is a great way to immerse yourself in the history and heritage of the American West. I remember my...
Cowboy Up!
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Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
With the boom of a cannon at Fort Reno at noon on April 22, 1889, more than 50,000 settlers rushed into the former Indian Territory of Oklahoma....
Sooners and Boomers!
The Land Run of 1891 was one of the most remarkable events in Western history. One needs to understand that Oklahoma is an instant land. There are...
Lawman and the Land Rush
Bill Tilghman made his mark with the boomers and sooners. Bill Tilghman is famed as a lawman of the Oklahoma and Indian territories. But he was also...
Bartlesville, Oklahoma
The oil-enriched town preserves and celebrates its Western heritage. The 150,000 Boomers and Sooners who flooded into the Oklahoma...
Wide Open Spaces and Western Wonderlands
The summer of 2021 is a great time to travel across these Old West highways. The West is a grand place to travel, and its many highways and...
Could the Rancher and the Farmer be Friends?
Many westerns movies base their story line on ranch wars or ranchers wanting to get rid of nesters squatting on their grazing lands. Did these...
They Don’t Make ’Em Like They Used To
But we’re so lucky they once did.
On the Road Again
Historical sites, stunning landscapes, welcoming small towns and outdoor adventures await the intrepid Western traveler.
Across the Old Southwest
Trailing the life and career of black lawman Bass Reeves across Arkansas, Oklahoma and Texas.
Pawhuska, Oklahoma
The historic Osage Nation capital city reflects the rich history of the Indian tribe.