Feb. 13—Roping and riding, driving cattle across the country, one in four cowboys of the Old West was Black —a little-known fact that will be spotlighted Feb. 28 at the Vallejo Naval and Historical ...
Cowboy Carter Chronicle explores a groundbreaking course at the University of Houston that unravels the rich tapestry of Black contributions to the American West ...
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What cowboys really ate in the Old West

Forget the Hollywood image of sizzling steaks and endless coffee. Real cowboys ate what was practical, affordable, and durable enough to survive the trail. Meals were simple, repetitive, and designed ...
As much as the “Gunfighter Era” of the Old West was characterized by shoot-outs in the streets, so too was it known for tall tales and quick quips. Consider the case of Pink Higgins. Higgins stumbled ...
FORT WORTH, Texas -- As the cowboy slowly rides off, he turns to the crowd of onlookers and waves goodbye. It was the end of another day's work for the Texan, guiding a herd of longhorn cattle along a ...
The spirit of the Old West was celebrated Saturday during the Day of the Cowboy event honoring cowboy and ranch life in the scenic California chaparral setting at Los Flores Ranch Park. Families ...
Kent Rollins, the cowboy cook turned YouTube star, has plenty of tips to share, whether you're getting into cast iron cookware or outdoor cooking and recipes.