Trail Riding
by Janine Wilder
Shenandoah is more than a beautiful song. It's an adventure of a lifetime....more

Trail Blazers
by Daniel DeWeese
At 13, 90 Pound Kathy Hollman can outshoot most adults and work cattle like an old hand...more

Taste of the West
by Doug Schnitzspahn
The Fort is far more than a world class dining experience. It's a living, breathing museum that serves up the way the West used to be in the days of 19th century fur trappers...more

Living the Dream
by J.K. Lawrence
This mountain abode got its unique flavor from its owner's and designers' desire to stay true to the region's roots, creating a home that displays local ranch home style....more

End of the Trail
by Douglas McAllister
Cowboy Poetry....more

The National Cowgirl Museum Hall of Fame
Where the cowgirl spirit burns bright....more

The Cowgirl Way
by Lisa Rohner Schafer & John Brown
We've heard lots about the cowboy way, but the cowgirl way is worth heeding too, and it is best exemplified in the lives lived by cowgirls....more

Backward Glance
by Dale L. Walker
The Battle of Pea Ridge was a lesser-known clash but still notable for its Civil War sacrifices...more

Active Western Pursuits
by Marc Bedor
If you've ever had a hankering for Western adventure, hang onto your hat while we show you how it's done...more

Letters to the Editor

Your letters to American Cowboy...more

Editors Note
by Jesse Mullins, Jr
A note from the Editor in Chief of American Cowboy...more

Editors Note

Western events for May/June...more

AC Mercantile Fashion

Clothing, gear and good that can stand up to all...more