Archive of: The Old West

Best Of The West 2013: The Bowie Knife

The remarkable account of the fighting man and his unusual knife.

By Steven Phelps

National Geographic Greatest Photographs Of The American West

A 10-city exhibition and the companion book capture 125 years of majesty, spirit, and adventure.

By Dana Joseph

Meet Me In St. Louis

Why this Midwestern city is known as the Gateway to the West.

Diana Lambdin Meyer

Joe Walker

The first Anglo to set eyes on Yosemite, Walker was the mildest mannered mountain man you could ever hope to meet.

By Richard Grant

Five Things To Know About The Red Steagall Cowboy Gathering

The annual music and culture event launches its 22nd edition this fall in Fort Worth, Texas.

BY HUNTER HAUK

Wednesday Western: 'Wyatt Earp'

The true story behind the Wild West legend.

By Joe Leydon

Best Of The West 2012: Billy The Kid, Million Dollar Mystery

“¿Quién es?” he uttered suspiciously in Spanish. In answer, Pat Garrett shot twice.

BY KAY GRANT

Best Of The West 2012: Annie Oakley

Readers chose Annie Oakley as a favorite Western icon. Read about the life of the sharpshooter born Phoebe Ann Moses.

Up For Auction: Annie Oakley Gun And More Old West Prizes

Check out the rare collectibles on offer at Brian Lebel’s Old West Show & Auction.

BY DANA JOSEPH

DVD Review: 'Wyatt Earp's Revenge'

Country star Trace Adkins makes the best of what little screen time he gets in this well made DVD western.

BY JOE LEYDON