best of the west

Best Of The West: Road Trip Songs

Fire up the engine, turn up the volume, and jam out to C&I’s favorite road trip songs. It’s road...

Take Our Picks: Native And Western Book Recs From The C&I Library

We’ve got some recent and upcoming titles worth adding to your reading list. Last year was one for the...

Take Our Picks: The Western Series And Films We’re Looking Forward To In 2024

Check out the C&I editors’ picks for some of the year’s most exciting upcoming TV and film highlights. From...

Best Of The West: Best Outlaw Country Artists

Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson, and more come to mind as we list our favorite heavy hitters of...

C&I’s Heroes Of The West: Dolly Parton

In our annual Best of the West special, we present inspiring individuals and organizations who remind us of the better...

Making the Rounds of the Ancient Mounds

A road trip reveals the mysteries of Ohio’s ancient Native earthwork sites and the father-daughter bond.  The hill climbs...

Recipe: Cured’s Apple-Jalapeño Pork Rillettes

Here is a taste of the spicy taste of the talents of Steven McHugh, one of the culinary innovators...

The Best of the West: Fascinating Figures

Meet the innovators, influencers, and fascinating figures who make up the many faces of the modern West. Every year, C&I produces a comprehensive...