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On the Trail of Ashley’s 100
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On the Trail of Ashley’s 100

An adventure awaits those who follow the Western routes of the mountain men.

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December 2022
The Legendary Jack Dalton
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The Legendary Jack Dalton

WAS HE ALASKA'S GREATEST BACKWOODSMAN AND TRAILBLAZER?

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December 2022
THE ACCIDENTAL EXPLORER
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THE ACCIDENTAL EXPLORER

FROM THE ALASKAN ARCTIC TO THE BEARPAW BATTLEFIELD IN MONTANA, CHARLES ERSKINE SCOTT WOOD WAS A MAN OF ACTION AND ADVENTURE.

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December 2022
Western Art Museums of the Year
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Western Art Museums of the Year

Discover the best of the West at these western showplaces of american artists.

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September 2022
In This Museum, the Paintings Do Talk
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In This Museum, the Paintings Do Talk

The George Phippen Museum continues to inspire Western artists.

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October 2022
Barry Corbin
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Barry Corbin

The veteran actor has defined the art of bringing bad news to good Westerns.

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October 2022
KEEPING THE WEST ALIVE!
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KEEPING THE WEST ALIVE!

WESTERN ART MUSEUMS PAINT A PICTURE OF OPTIMISM AND EXCITEMENT DURING A TIME OF CHANGES.

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October 2022
Rawlins, Wyoming
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Rawlins, Wyoming

The Old West is alive in the county seat and its neigboring towns of Carbon County.

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October 2022
Ancient Grains
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Ancient Grains

From the arrival of Spanish missionaries to the present day, Arizona's climate has proved to be ideal for growing superior varieties of wheat, barley, smelt and oats.

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October 2022
California's Golden Trail
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California's Golden Trail

A tour of the historic transcontinental route reaps great experiences for heritage travelers.

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October 2022
SO-CALLED CATTLE KATE RISES FROM RUBBISH
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SO-CALLED CATTLE KATE RISES FROM RUBBISH

Evidence points toward Ella Watson's innocence.

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October 2022
CANNIBAL CORRESPONDENCE ....
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CANNIBAL CORRESPONDENCE ....

THE MOST CELEBRATED COLORADO CONVICT WAS WOOED AND LOVED DESPITE HIS LIFE SENTENCE FOR EATING HIS CAMPING COMPADRES.

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October 2022
Yellowstone Prevails!
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Yellowstone Prevails!

In early June, Yellowstone National Park, which is celebrating its sesquicentennial year, was hit with heavy rain and fast snowmelt causing devastating flooding.

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October 2022
The Six-Million-Dollar Gun
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The Six-Million-Dollar Gun

The real story behind Pat Garrett's infamous pistol that killed Billy the Kid

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October 2022
A FITTING FUNERAL FOR BILLY THE KID
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A FITTING FUNERAL FOR BILLY THE KID

WHAT REALLY HAPPENED TO EL CHIVATO?

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October 2022
Spirit of the West
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Spirit of the West

THE FOUNDING CURATOR FILLED THE BLANK CANVAS OF SCOTTS DALE'S MUSEUM OF THE WEST.

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September 2022
SAVING THE WEST
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SAVING THE WEST

OUR TOP WESTERN MUSEUMS FOR 2022 REFLECT THE DEDICATION OF COMMUNITIES TO THEIR HERITAGE.

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September 2022
A Bright Particular Star
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A Bright Particular Star

Ella La Rue and the Performing Variety Women of the Old West

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September 2022
THE REAL WOMEN OF THE WILD WEST
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THE REAL WOMEN OF THE WILD WEST

A PORTFOLIO OF BOLD AMERICAN WOMEN WHO CHANGED THE WORLD

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September 2022
Slinging Lead, Hot Type and the Truth
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Slinging Lead, Hot Type and the Truth

History tried to erase the courageous Arizona journalist, but her remarkable life and work as a publisher is a testament to her courage and her undefeatable spirit.

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September 2022
PATHS OF GLORY AND DAYS OF DARKNESS
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PATHS OF GLORY AND DAYS OF DARKNESS

AFTER THE BATTLE OF LITTLE BIGHORN, THE SEVEN OFFICERS' WIVES HAD AN IMMORTAL BOND.

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September 2022
FREDERICK NOLAN MARCH 7, 1931-JUNE 15, 2022
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FREDERICK NOLAN MARCH 7, 1931-JUNE 15, 2022

An English historian redefined the scholarship on Billy the Kid.

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September 2022
ROBERT M. UTLEY OCTOBER 31, 1929-JUNE 7, 2022
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ROBERT M. UTLEY OCTOBER 31, 1929-JUNE 7, 2022

A former student's personal tribute remembers a great historian, mentor and friend.

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September 2022
Idaho Trout
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Idaho Trout

The Gem State's stream and lake waters are famous for the popular game fish.

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July - August 2022
Lee Martin
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Lee Martin

A born storyteller, the California ranch girl has worked hard at her craft to become a successful Western novelist and screenwriter.

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July - August 2022
If it Moves, If it Spins, You'll Find it Here
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If it Moves, If it Spins, You'll Find it Here

This truly was the "engine" for Albuquerque.

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July - August 2022
Riding for the Guidon
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Riding for the Guidon

U.S. CAVALRY SCHOOL AT LITTLE BIGHORN BATTLEFIELD IS A REAL-LIFE HISTORY LESSON.

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July - August 2022
RIDIN' THE RAILS: HISTORIC TRAIN EXCURSIONS COAST TO COAST
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RIDIN' THE RAILS: HISTORIC TRAIN EXCURSIONS COAST TO COAST

From North Carolina to California, Montana to Texas, "ridin' the rails" is reminiscent of days gone by, when trains were the fastest mode of transportation. Passengers sat back, relaxed and marveled at the scenery or engaged in delightful conversation with fellow travelers. Those days are not gone, and now you can enjoy them, too.

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July - August 2022
Magnet for Miners
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Magnet for Miners

A tour of Western Montana is rich in mining heritage, ghost towns and living history centers.

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July - August 2022
America's Sherlock Holmes
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America's Sherlock Holmes

William J. Burns proved a worthy competitor to the Pinkertons...for a time.

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July - August 2022