June 2013

Best Of The West 2013: Jerky

This dried meat vittle was essential to the settlement of the West.

By José R. Ralat

TV Recap: Top 5 Things You Need To Know About Episode 21 Of 'Nashville'

There are cliffhangers galore in the season finale.

By Joe Leydon

Best Of The West: The Cowboy Hat

Celebrate the iconic Western Essential and check out some stylish toppers.

By Holly Henderson

Best Of The West 2013: Harry Carey Jr.

The actor was a favorite of legendary director John Ford.

By Joe Leydon

A Conversation With Shooter Jennings

The acclaimed country artist and son of Waylon discusses his sixth album, 'The Other Life.'

By Hunter Hauk

Best Of The West 2013: Geier Work Gloves

Wrap the hand in a layer of resilient leather and it can go from sunup to sundown.

By Jeffery Williams

Best Of The West 2013: Whiskey

The cowboy cocktail is as diverse as the pioneers who transported the charred oak barrels westward.

By José R. Ralat

Best Of The West 2013: Mackinaw Plaid

There's a story of survival behind the red and black plaid cloth. 

By Jeffery Williams

Best Of The West 2013: The Hole In The Wall Gang Camp

Butch Cassidy's hide-out offers a different sort of healing for seriously ill children.

By David Hofstede

Best Of The West 2013: The Harmonica

The appeal of the isntrument lies in its unique sound, one that helps define western films and country hits.

By Hunter Hauk

Best Of The West 2013: The Saddle Blanket

Predating the saddle, it remains crucial to horsemanship.

By Tom Tiberio

Open Range: Tough Animal

This utility vehicle lets you work the ranch like a real cowboy — only better.

By Cowboys & Indians

Best Of The West 2013: The Bowie Knife

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

By Steven Phelps

Best Of The West 2013: The Cast-Iron Skillet

The cast-iron skillet is nothing if not versatile, and the story of the West can’t fully be told without it.

By José R. Ralat

Open Range: Buck Stops Here

Custom bumpers that are the whole package.

By Cowboys & Indians

Open Range: Poster Plates

Have dinner with your favorite cowboy.

By Cowboys & Indians

Western Storefront: Rockin P Ranch

True to its name, Rockin P Ranch offers shoppers a good time.

By David Hofstede

Best Of The West 2013: Allen Aragon

Art in miniature.

By Wolf Schneider

Best Of The West 2013: The Sheepwagon

The rolling shelter provided shelter for herders and inspiration for generations of campers.

By Tom Tiberio

Open Range: Ristra Ranger

Colorful beads combined with repurposed everyday objects give these earrings a vintage-made-new look.

By Cowboys & Indians

Open Range: Fiddle Jack

This mahogany wood bootjack doubles as a décor accent.

By Cowboys & Indians

Best Of The West 2013: Patrick Dean Hubbell

Navajo artist on the rise.

By Wolf Schneider

Best Of The West 2013: Barbed Wire

This Western essential provided an affordable way to enforce boundaries.

Open Range: Alphabet Art

Spell your family name or the name of your ranch in letters of the alphabet found in everyday objects.

By Cowboys & Indians

Best Of The West 2013: Barrel-Aged Beers

This style of brewing blends the best of two worlds.

By José R. Ralat

Best Of The West 2013: The Canoe

The narrow boat is a window into the history of the West.

By Jeffery Williams

Best Of The West 2013: The Horse

Counting the ways we love our four-legged friends.

By Tom Tiberio

Art Gallery: When They Were Wild

Marvel at the beautiful contributions to the art and science of the flower at this exhibition.

By Dana Joseph

Best Of The West 2013: Salt Lake City

Here’s what to do when you’re in the city for a salty and sweet escape.

By Kathy Wise

Open Range: Rising Star

Cody Sanderson's stunning award-winning silver soars.

By Wolf Schneider

A Conversation With Firestone Walker Brewing Company Co-Founder David Walker

The brewer talks family, wine, and America's affection for the underdog.

By José R. Ralat

George Catlin’s American Buffalo

Exhibit explores the integration of buffalo in Native American life.

By Amy Pallas

Best Of The West 2013: Clint Orms

Celebrating 20 Years.

By David Hofstede

Open Range: Weaving A Tale

These rugs, inspired by historic Pendleton design, have the luster of history and the brilliance of the new.

By Cowboys & Indians

Species Invaders

“Keep Out” signs aren’t enough — prevention is key for slowing the progress of invasive species in the West.

By Stephanie Stephens

Best Of The West 2013: Baby Mocs

The little ones can slip on a pair of fashionable footwear.

By Jeffery Williams

Western Storefront: National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum Store

A gift shop that is a more than a cultural souvenir stand.

By David Hofstede

Open Range: Tough Trekkers

These boots were made for doing it all.

By Cowboys & Indians

Live From Nashville: Ray Stevens

Music City's favorite comedian discusses his new TV show, his latest album, and bluegrass.

By Joe Leydon

Johnny Depp’s Near Death Ride

In which Tonto nearly bites the desert dust.

Open Range: Red, White, And Blues

Florida-based Bullet Blues "imports" its denim from North Carolina, has rivets and buttons custom-made in Kentucky, and is 100 percent American made.

By Cowboys & Indians

Open Range: Lead A Horse To Wine

Mustangs and California wine make for an excellent pairing.

By José R. Ralat

A Winning Mini Western

Two Brit filmmakers, one Nokia cellphone, $5,000, and less than eight minutes to make it really good.

By Dan Gleason

Bill Anton's Rocky Mountain Majesty

Noted artist chats about the passion of painting the West.

By Dana Joseph

Kings Of The Wild Frontier

Bush pilots, fishermen, tourists, miners, Eskimos, and lawyers mingle in remote western Alaska. And it’s the mighty king salmon that brings all their interests together.

By Chuck Thompson

Best Of The West 2013: The Band Perry

The three hit-making siblings chat about the making of their new album, 'Pioneer,' as well as their nonmusical hobbies.

By Hunter Hauk

Alaska’s First Bush Pilot

Ben Eielson learned to fly during World War I and ended up becoming the Father of Alaska Aviation.

By Dana Joseph

TV Recap: Top 10 Things You Need To Know About 'Dallas,' Season 2, Episodes 12 and 13

The Ewings continue to battle their powerful foes as the series proceeds toward the Season 2 finale.

By Joe Leydon

The Lone Ranger

Check out an excerpt from C&I’s May/June cover story, on newsstands in late April.

By Wendy Wilkinson

From Past To Present: A Collection Of Pueblo Art At The Buffalo Thunder Resort

Native American tradition and innovation are presented side-by-side in a hotel's art collection.

By Wendy Wilkinson