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 ...

This is one of my favorite dishes – pure comfort food in a skillet! It comes together so fast and can be dressed up or down. Eat it by itself for a hearty, weeknight meal or pair it with a salad and garlic bread for a dinner party. Any way ...

Most people think of a stallion as the lead horse in a herd. But in actuality, it’s a mare that keeps the group on track. This is a fitting metaphor for the Texas-based non-profit called Boss Mares, Inc. Founded to help give women entrepreneurs in the Western and ag world ...

Many artists have aimed to capture the essence of the American West over the decades, but few succeeded like Maynard Dixon. Over much of his 71 years, Dixon painted the deserts, canyons and people of the Southwest, revealing the soul of this hypnotic land. Portrait of Maynard Dixon by Ansel ...

Whether you’re looking for a straw or light-colored felt hat for summer, or a darker felt hat for the cooler months, we’ve got plenty of options curated here. Choose from a traditional cowboy hat style for riding, or try out a fashion silhouette for a night on the town. Either ...

Oklahoma singer-songwriter, horsewoman, and craftsman Mikayla Lane pours her heart into each of her endeavors, but music is driving force in her creative work. At 19, she has committed to pursuing traditional country music, which she has done since the age of 10, singing at local fairs and events. She ...

East of Wall, written and directed by Kate Beecroft, is a beautiful and raw docufiction film about the spirit of living in the Badlands of South Dakota. It’s not just a journey into a remote part of America; it also brings light to mental illness within the Western community. The ...

Spooks Gotta Whiz is one of the most recognizable names in the reining horse industry. Not only is the 2007 bay stallion annually in the top two sires of National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) top money earners, last year he also stepped back into the arena as a 17-year-old to ...