The West has long captivated Americans’ imaginations with its iconic vistas and mythical lore. Mountains jutting toward the ...

Pro bull riding has a new foothold—and record numbers of fans—suggesting that our latest flirtation with Western Americana ...

As historians we rarely predict the future since we are trained to look at the past, draw lessons from it, and identify ...

Saddle up for a visit to the most notorious town in the West, where a certain infamous showdown happens day after day ...

It was 1885 in San Francisco, and much of the city was still an unrealized dream. Golden Gate Park was still mostly saplings and sand dunes. The Richmond District was cemeteries to the east and ...

The National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum sits in the heart of Oklahoma City, where it has shared the story of the ...

On a recent “nickel tour” of the Frontier Historical Museum (FHM) in Glenwood Springs, Bill Kight, museum director, talked local and personal history.

Fort Scott National Cemetery, one of the original 12 national cemeteries, is a peaceful and moving place to visit. The town ...

The Point Wilson Lighthouse stands guard at Fort Worden State Park. At sunset, the lighthouse glows against the pink and orange sky. It’s a sight that will make you reach for your camera every time.

They encapsulate the raw essence of survival, justice, and frontier ... life, death, and destiny. Find this unique Western available here. ‘Deadwood’ is a gritty, raw portrayal of life in the lawless ...

Here are some snapshots from his life and career. Cher and Kilmer in ... Kilmer in a series of black-and-white photos in 1986. Kilmer starred opposite Tom Cruise in “Top Gun” in 1986.