travel west Archives

From the Basin to the Plains

by Candy Moulton | Jun 11, 2024

Discover Wyoming on a road trip to Cody, Casper and Cheyenne. Scotsman Peter McCulloch ramrodded a crew that trailed 3,800 head of...

by Johnny D. Boggs | Feb 21, 2024

Gettin’ along little dogies up the Western Trail is still a fun road trip today. By the 1880s, time was catching up with the Western Trail—the...

by True West | Feb 12, 2024

Spring in the Wild West is a season for fresh starts and bold adventures. When the mountains shed their winter white for a coat of colorful greens...

Time to Motor West Enjoy welcoming Western hospitality when you stay and explore the region’s best towns. Whether you grew up in a small town...

The Call of the West People from around the world are drawn to the Western United States. Whether as passengers on a Santa Fe Super...

by True West | Oct 23, 2023

70 years of the San Angelo Cinch Roping Fiesta begins on Thursday October 26, 2023 and runs through Sunday October 29, 2023 at...

by Peter Corbett | Aug 20, 2023

A cow camp grew up from a cattle trail crossroads. Picture Horsehead Crossing of the Pecos River with a herd of parched cattle stampeding to the...

by True West | Aug 18, 2023

Out here in Southeast Montana bygone eras, big horizons and outdoor adventure beckon. Embark on a journey through time as you wander the hallowed...

Museums from coast to coast celebrate our Western heritage for all generations. Museums across the country are expanding their collections and...

by Peter Corbett | Jul 15, 2023

Miles City was primed for the Fourth of July. The fledgling town in eastern Montana Territory celebrated with music from Fort Keogh’s Fifth...

by Peter Corbett | Jun 9, 2023

Escape to America’s favorite heritage railway towns from coast to coast for adventure and fun for all ages. Amtrak serves 500 American...

by Peter Corbett | Jun 9, 2023

A ‘Hell on Wheels’ town with a rowdy rodeo welcomes visitors to stay and enjoy the hometown atmosphere. It’s America’s smallest state...