March 2012

Artist Spotlight: Elizabeth Black

2011's Best of Show painter in the Grand Canyon Celebration of Art

by Amy Pallas

Lee Marmon

Close to 90,000 of his negatives are now part of the University of New Mexico's archives, but Lee Marmon made sure he held on to the one image that launched his career.

BY LESLIE LINTHICUM

Richard Beaven

His photographic series Angusmen is a work in progress, documenting the cattle ranchers next door.

by Jennings Brown

Jay Dusard

A trained architect, this Arizona photographer knows cowboys best.

BY KATHY MONTGOMERY

Michael Friberg

A young Salt Lake City photographer documents rodeo action outside the ring.

BY KATHRYN BUNIAK

Laura Gilpin

Ansel Adams called her "one of the most important photographers of our time"

BY DANA JOSEPH

Lakota Cove

Showroom in the North Georgia Mountains features the work of hundreds of designers, including furnishings for cowboy, Native American and equine enthusiasts.

BY DAVID HOFSTEDE

Lindsay McCrum

Chicks with Guns reveals much more than women with firearms.

by Robyn Schiff

Twoberry Jam

The sweetness of strawberries meets the and the bright, tart flavor of dewberries

by Robb Walsh

Oysters to Dewberries

Texas cooking may conjure barbecue more than bivalves, but long before cattle roamed the range, Native Americans along the Gulf Coast were all about seasonal seafood.

by Robb Walsh

This Magic Moment

The best images from our 7th annual photo contest make us appreciate the fragile nature of time — and life.

Angusmen

Tradition is the secret to America’s best beef

by JENNINGS BROWN

On the Horizon

Boots, jewelry, apparel, and more in our latest shopping slideshow

Artist Spotlight: Oreland C. Joe

An artist with a thirst for knowledge

by Amy Pallas

Artist Spotlight: Marshall Harris

From the Gridiron to the Chisolm Trail

by Amy Pallas

Remarkable Women of Taos

A celebration of the creative spirits of Northern New Mexico.

by JENNINGS BROWN

100 Years, 100 Ranchers

A new exhibit at the Phoenix airport pays a centennial tribute to Arizona’s ranching families

by Kathy Montgomery

Trends & Traditions

We visit Trends & Traditions, an upscale boutique in San Marcos, Texas, that puts emphasis on personal service.

BY DAVID HOFSTEDE

Live From Vancouver: Luke Perry

A chat with actor Luke Perry, who's back on Hallmark Movie Channel this year with two new 'Goodnight for Justice' movies.

BY JOE LEYDON

A Different Animal

Jurassic Ranch prides itself as the only true vertical ostrich bootmaker in the country.

Allie-Coosh

Nature-loving pajama designer expands to jewelry

Art for Your Hips

Artist Paul Pearman offers whimsical custom belt buckles

Don't Fence Me In

Western musical acts and poets highlight a live tour hitting Washington, Oregon and California

Door Works

Take an active role in designing the entryway of your dreams

Drowsy Water Ranch

Horseback riding, nature's beauty and family-style meals highlight a stay at this Colorado destination

BY JOHN H. OSTDICK

Equine Down Under

Respected horseman Clinton Anderson can help you train your horse the right way

Historic Hats

Try one of Ritch Rand's classic creations on for size

Navajo Silver

J. Alexander applies 18th-century stamping technique to decorative items

Old Cow Town

Try out the Old West in Colorado's authentic resort town of Saguache

BY JENNINGS BROWN

Pendleton Potable

The official spirit of the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association

Permian Paradise

Artist Jeffrey Kosberg's sculpture honors his love of Texas' oil fields and cattle ranches

Vaquero Vino

California winery honors cowboy culture

BY GUY DE GALARD

J.P.S. Brown

After whiskey smuggling, gold prospecting, cattle trading, and heavyweight BOXing, the author of Jim Kane has one final goal: to put together one more ranch

By Richard Grant

Red River Ranch Chuck Wagon Cooking School

A cowboy chef passes on the tradition of chuck wagon cooking.

by JENNINGS BROWN

Andrew V. McLaglen: The Life and Hollywood Career

We review Stephen B. Armstrong's biography of director Andrew V. McLaglen

by DAVID HOFSTEDE

Mel Tillis

A funny thing happened to country music icon Mel Tillis on his way to the recording studio: He decided to cut his very first comedy album.

by Joe Leydon

Back in the Bunkhouse

Catch the new season of cowboy poet Red Steagall’s TV show.

by JOE LEYDON

Getting the Boot

Find your inner Dale Evans with a pair of old school cowboy boots

by ELLISE PIERCE