Cowboys & Indians - June 2011

Cradle-board

C&I's Poem of the Week for May 4, 2011

by Eileen Tinchorn Quintana

Chief Far-looking Woman

by Carolyn Sue Bigbie C&I's Poem of the Week for 5/25/2011

Carolyn Sue Bigbie

At The End Of My Rope

C&I's Poem of the Week for 5/18/2011

by Dale Page

Meek's Cutoff

Bruce Greenwood Travels the Oregon Trail in This New Indie Western

Wendy Wilkinson

Hill Country Haven

On the shores of Lake LBJ, a Texan and his wife finally find the perfect pasture.

by Allyn Calton

Beef Up Your Label Knowledge

What the terms on your beef label mean.

Jennings Brown

The Occidental Hotel

Travel back in time to the Old West at this award-winning Wyoming retreat.

Dawn Faught

Beautiful Badlands

Within their rugged freedom and haunting beauty, the badlands of North Dakota hold a key to healing and transformation.

Dawn Faught

11 Rodeos Worth the Drive

Great Rodeo Road Trips from Cheyenne to San Antonio

Over the Toppers

Bold Handmade Hats from Carol Carr

Holly Henderson

Justin Townes Earle

The troubled troubadour discusses his two loves — music and drinking.

Jennings Brown

Great Movie Indians

Our Favorite Movie Indians

by Chuck Thompson

Chess of the West

Sit Down for a Show Down

by Jennings Brown

Outdoor Accessories

Natural Style from the Reserve Belt Company

Holly Henderson

Theodore Roosevelt, Conservationist

His time in the North Dakota badlands laid the foundation for a life dedicated to protecting America’s lands. Here are some of Theodore Roosevelt’s famous quotes about the importance of conservation.

Las Vegas Western Luxe Sweepstakes

Take A Trip to Vegas In Style

June 2011 Web Exclusives

Web-Only Features from our Best of the West issue

Billy Mills, Olympic Champion

C&I reminisces with the Native American inspiration about his showstopping Olympic victory.

David Hofstede

Harold Schafer's Legacy

If it hadn’t been for the vision of Harold Schafer, Medora would never have been saved, let alone become North Dakota’s No. 1 vacation attraction.

Montana Ghost Towns

The boardwalks of history preserved

Emily Sachar

Lonesome Sage

Memorable Metalwork from Gary Thompson

by Holly Henderson

Two Montana Ghost Towns

Plan a trip to the ghostly remains of the Old West in Virginia City and Nevada City.

by Emily Sachar

The Frederic Remington Art Museum

A stone’s throw from the St. Lawrence River, and seemingly a world away from the Western frontier, you can find the world’s largest collection of art by one of America’s most acclaimed chroniclers of the Old West.

Chris Balicki