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Elizabeth Putfark

Bob Klemme, Chisholm Trail

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For 130 years, mules have been the best way to experience the Grand Canyon.

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John Prather worked hard for his land, and fought even harder to keep it.

Credit: AGEfotostock.com San Albino, established in 1851, is one of the oldest missions in the Mesilla Valley.

Explore Las Cruces, N.M., on a day trip, over a weekend, or for the week!

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Mecate maker Gloria Keys puts a bright twist on a traditional craft.

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Discover the Old West in California's capital city.

Credit: AGE Fotostock Mule packing lets people get into wild country that they otherwise wouldn't have access to.

Load up your longears and head into the wilderness!

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Aten knew that bringing law and order to the land had to be the highest honor a man could achieve.

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From coast to coast, the United States boasts a variety of BBQ styles. Which is your favorite?

Credit: Erwin E. Smith | Library of Congress The Matador outfit eating at the chuckwagon at the time Murdo Mackenzie (center, with black hat and beard) took over the management of the ranch.

Through straight talking and fair play, Murdo Mackenzie built a cattle empire.

power couples

The power pairs of the West.

Credit: Ft. Smith National Historic Park Outlaw Belle Starr with Deputy U.S. Marshal Benjamin Tyner Hughes, at her arraignment in Fort Smith, Arkansas.

The Wild West's most infamous wild women.

Armitas

The evolution of different chaps styles.

The Cody Night Rodeos run nightly starting in June and continuing through August.

Out of the West's top cowboy towns, Cody makes the buzzer in the Cowboy State. Check out the following itineraries to plan your daytrip, weekend, or vacation in Cody.

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Test your horse and cow skills in this beginner- and family-friendly sport.

The Cog Railway

Rodeo Gods, garden gods, and the historic Cog.

amberley

A life-changing accident couldn’t keep this cowgirl grounded.