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Saratoga, Wyoming

The Platte Valley city is a hotbed destination of Old West history and culture.

Morgan Woodward

The villain Matt Dillon couldn’t stop killin’.

The Big Fight

A deadly Texas shootout is little remembered today.

The Man Who Redeemed The Hamer Name

SCREENWRITER JOHN FUSCO MAKES GOOD ON HIS PLEDGE TO SET THE RECORD STRAIGHT ON THE TAKEDOWN OF BONNIE & CLYDE.

A Long And Twisted Trail

THE BYZANTINE CONNECTIONS BETWEEN PANCHO VILLA, A CHICAGO REPORTER, BILLY THE KID, BONNIE & CLYDE AND BRUSHY BILL.

Butch Cassidy Would Do A Double Take

The Little Snake River Museum in Savery, Wyoming, preserves Old West history with a flair.

Calamity Jane: The Devil in Buckskins

The summer of 1876 remains the legendary wild woman of the West’s defining season.

Fire Engulfs Paramount Western Ranch

Despite the terrible loss to movie and television history, local agencies and studios have pledged to rebuild.

Grand Canyon's Grand Meals

Don’t miss an opportunity to enjoy fine dining at the historic El Tovar and Bright Angel Lodge on the South Rim.

Hollywood's Six-gun Fakery

“Movie magic” tricks saved time, training and production costs, helping filmmakers keep the action fast and furious.

Idaho Bill

THE TRUTH BEHIND THE LEGEND OF BARNEY “IDAHO BILL” PEARSON

Max Evans In Hollywood

At 93 years old, the award-winning New Mexico author is reflective on the movie business, actors, directors and his legendary friendship with Sam Peckinpah.

No Bull

Jeb Rosebrook tapped his roots to forge rodeo cowboy Junior Bonner.

Old Model Russian

Although it wasn’t well received in the American West, it laid the foundation for Smith & Wesson’s more successful future revolvers.

The Last Days Of Kate & Doc

Kate “Big Nose” Elder recalls her final, violent days with Doc Holliday, the Earps and the Cow-boys in the Arizona Territory town of Tombstone.

Pawhuska, Oklahoma

The historic Osage Nation capital city reflects the rich history of the Indian tribe.

Time To Die

Despite a handicapped left hand, Jack Harris felt  confident he could kill troublesome gambler Ben Thompson.

This Is Where Cole Younger Dies

The incredible true story of how the leader of the Younger Boys cheated death and taught a nation patriotism.

A Graphic Novel Breaks Ground

A James-Younger historian shares the genesis of turning his nonfiction Northfield Raid tale into a visual account.

Boxing's First Champion

Wyatt Earp and Bat Masterson planted the seed that launched the great "Tex" Rickard.

New “Old” Photo Of 1896 Fight

The other “view” of the Maher-Fitzsimmons match.

Fort Smith, Arkansas: Where The Old West Begins

The historic Arkansas River town invites visitors to explore the past and relax in their welcoming community.

The Best Western Art Museums

Tour the West and discover the grandeur and breadth of artwork that defines the region. 

A Bad Bad Man

Lou Diamond Phillips nods to Jack Palance and Charles Bronson in his Big Kill role.

Mapping Our Way

Covering New Mexico’s history, from Spanish Colonial to the Mexican Republic to the territory years.

A Woman's Work is Never Done

The famed cowboy artist’s equal treatment of men and women keeps his art in the top spot.

The Secret Artillery

Denied a role at the Battle of the Little Big Horn, this Gatling gun crew gives Custerphiles another view of the ill-fated fight.

High Times in the Bitterroots

Historic downtown Wallace, Idaho, celebrates its Wild West past.

Shaken, Stirred And Strong

Old West mixologists had many names and many jobs, but their legacy remains the legendary cocktail.

Comstock Inferno

Would the world ’s richest mine survive the Comstock Fire?