Slideshows

These Old West ambassadors win rodeo competitions and look good doing it.

Plucked from the edge of oblivion, historic Hawkwood has been restored to offer five-star refinement in an Old West setting.

The 17th annual Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta seals the city's position as "Hot Air Balloon Capital of the World."

The seasons may change, but some things never do: the perfect jeans, a just-right jacket, the best boots, a smart snap shirt, a sassy tee, a hat that means business, jewelry that commands attention.

Cowboys & Indians debuts a new column, "Designing the West," with award-winning archtect Ted Flato. Take a look at a few of the designs by his San Antionio-based firm.

Today's leading talents in contemporary woodworking may embellish with turquoise or iron, or choose to leave the wood grain raw. See images of their works.

See a sample of styles from Pendleton Woolen Mills, which has been known for its geometrically patterned Indian trade blankets for more than a century.

The Harwood Museum of Art celebrates the 40th anniversary of the counterculture movie Easy Rider with exhibits led by the award-winning actor.

Its unique hue has made the ornamental stone a favorite of powerful cultures throughout antiquity. The Egyptian pharaohs loved it. The Aztecs loved it. And so do we.

Fruity popcorn, spicy popcorn, sweet popcorn — this San Antonio popcorn shop has it all.

A vibrant, diverse culture and deeply rooted history are the soul of Alamo City, and its river has long been its heart.

They have pushed the boundaries of the ancient tufa casting technique by creating a style of their own.

See photos of Actor Val Kilmer's Pecos River Ranch, which is for sale through Orvis Cushman & Wakefield.

See a sample of the collection from Mark Sublette Medicine Man Gallery's show and sale in Santa Fe.

C&I's Joe Leydon took in the stars, the concerts, and the fun at the 2009 CMA Music Festival from June 11-14 in Nashville. But the weekend was all about one thing — the fans.

In the shade of a 600-year-old post oak, this home combines modern Texas touches with history.

If you can't get to the Lone Star State for its legendary barbecue, you can at least behold it in Texas BBQ: Photographs by Wyatt McSpaddden.

The American Museum of Natural History details the magnificent animal's origins, traits, place in art, and relationship with humans.

Tim Flach's photography in this book examines every aspect of one of the most important relationships humans have with the animal world.

An afternoon on this Wyoming river is a prescription for invigorating relaxation.

The media mogul, bison breeder, restaurateur, and philanthropist is the West's largest individual landowner.

Pulitzer Prize-winner Jay Dickman's workshops immerse aspiring photographers in the process of making gorgeous, dynamic images.

Refined finishings and comfortable furnishings create the perfect mountain retreat in Montana's Yellowstone Club.

The first American Indian-owned skateboard company's handpainted skateboards are helping create a modern tribal identity.

Twenty years after being ravaged by fires, the nation's first national park thrives.

The downtown El Paso bootmaker custom-crafts some of the most fun kickers in the business.

Everything's coming up retro this season in Western style.

William Shatner. Just when you thought you'd gotten a handle on all the characters that this one name has conjured up over the last half-century, he comes up with another — horseman philanthropist.

Chris McLarry and Heidi Helm McLarry designed their Santa Fe home with modern art and ancient architecture.

In our fourth annual photography contest, we discover our readers' new perspectives and visions of the West.

Timothy O'Sullivan chronicled the American frontier with his camera. But he had a little Kit Carson in him, too.

Check out images of Ellise Pierce's time on a Carnival Victory cruise ship, sipping horchata, Caribbean island-hopping, and taking in an impossible amount of live country music with more than 2,500 fans.

We've rounded up a selection of silver jewelry as artful as it is fashionable.

The Spanish vaquero tradition is ancient. From the beginning of recorded history, cattle and horses have been a part of life on the Iberian Peninsula.

So many parks. So little time. Here are some of our favorites to get you started experiencing our outdoor national treasures.