Discover the top 50 dude ranches in the U.S.. Find your next ranch vacation with our independent research of stays and states. Photo by Nick/Adobe Stock What began as a revival of Western aesthetics, thanks to TV hits like Yellowstone and fashion’s renewed love for fringe and cowboy boots—has led to a ...

Give Barbara Kennedy some cooking staples, Dutch ovens, and hot coals, and she can prepare a hearty meal fit for a crew. For more than 20 years, Barbara Kennedy has hung her “Cowgirls Forever” sign at venues where she cooks. Photo by Jennifer Denison During cattle drives in the late ...

Jessica Simpson, the multi-talented singer and entrepreneur, is making waves in the country music scene with her highly anticipated return. The Texas-born artist is set to release her new single, “Use My Heart Against Me,” on February 21, 2025, marking her first major musical endeavor in over a decade. Simpson’s ...

We’re back in the kitchen! Today we’re making a quick and easy (and very tasty) Cowboy Casserole. Evidently cowboys are partial to tater tots. Who knew? Such a good dish to add to your weeknight rotation. Enjoy! xx, m Print The Best Cowboy Casserole Author Meredith Bernard Equipment 1 Cast ...

As the golden sun waves goodbye below the lively horizon, the open sky is brushed in amber and violet, and the American West’s enduring spirit comes alive. Through this canvas, international award-winning art photographer Michael Paul has captured the thriving essence of the American frontier through his series, “Romance of ...

For Kim Ratcliff, life has always been rooted in rural America. Regardless of where her father’s job took them, she and her family consistently stayed connected to livestock and the land. This lifestyle, deeply ingrained by her father throughout her upbringing, profoundly influenced her outlook on life. Now, she wants ...

The winner at a barrel race isn’t solely the run with the fastest possible time. Today’s barrel racing competitions include five divisions, with placings for each one. The fastest time of all is first place in 1D. A half-second slower time is first place in 2D, and so on. This ...

Wyoming is well known for its Western flair, from the legendary King Saddlery to its motto, “The Cowboy State.” Influenced by the saddlemaker culture in her hometown of Sheridan, Wyo., Christy Rosalez, 27, founded Punchy Pottery, and the creator is both making a name for herself and also bringing pottery ...