Western legend, Wild Bill Hickok, was murdered while playing five card stud on August 2nd of 1876. Legend has it, he held in his hand a pair of black aces and...

Bighorn sheep skulls are thick and bony to help absorb the impact of constantly ramming their heads together during mating season. This hat’s made of high quality waxed cotton, but we...

It’s not a buffalo, quit asking.

The Mountain Lion is the most widespread of any large cat in the western hemisphere, known to inhabit lands from the Canadian Yukon to the Southern Andes. With an animal...

A master on the sticks, an artist with a fly, and an ace at hitting that pocket of water just behind "that" rock- El Capitan is the MVP of the río this...

A crisp wind blows, a fall leaf drops, and as steam rises off the pond, a splash from a freshly arrived flock. Migration is here.

What's better than shallow, crystal clear spring-fed river? Nothin'. Perfect for floating with all your pals and a cooler full of coldies. Whether it's spring break, Rio Frio Fest, or...

The story of the infamous Jackalope is long and fabled. It's been said that you can entice Jackalopes with whiskey. That they can imitate a human’s voice and enjoy a good...

High in rugged, Southwestern Colorado the mineralized slopes of the San Juans have lured fortune seekers and adventurers alike.  Boom and bust mining towns popped up all along the hills...

Across a dusty plain, a lone rider heads onward. Where he's headed, he doesn't know. All he knows is he can't go back -- the bank bags on his saddle won't...

Way out yonder, the Chattahoochee's water isn't really that muddy. While it is a good place to learn to swim and learn who you are, we also recommend slinging a fly...

An old saying goes: “Give a man a fish, and he’ll eat for a day. Teach a man to fish… and he’ll sit in a boat and drink beer all...

Did you know the Great Smoky Mountains National Park has almost twice as many visitors as the Grand Canyon? The Smokys have it all - home to old growth forests,...

Remote, rugged, cold, and unforgiving, the Wind River Range has all that an outdoor adventurer could ask for. Within this western granite razorblade soar twenty of Wyoming’s highest peaks. Climbers...

Your mama probably told you once - not to mess with snakes. Well, mama wasn’t talking about the biggest, baddest snake in the USA. That's right, we’re talking about the...

The Sierra Nevada Range is arguably America’s ultimate mountain range. Within this 400 mile long chunk of the American Cordillera is the largest alpine lake in North America, the highest...

Folklore and legend are deeply embedded in the history of Enchanted Rock. The oral history of ancient tribes describe the spirits of warriors, princesses, and chieftain all haunting the fabled...

In Big Bend country, the Chisos Mountains rise high out of the Texas desert. These rugged giants end abruptly to the south giving way to jaw-dropping panoramic views of the...

Out in Southwestern Utah in Zion Canyon, there are geological wonders of biblical splendor. Marvel at the clear Virgin River as it carves its way down through the narrow canyons....

On a crisp clear day- way out west high in the montañas- the sunbeams will break into color right at sunset. They dance through el cielo and almost touch the...

Deep in the blistering Tejas desert, somewhere between the yuccas and scorpions, winds a river so harsh they named it after the Devil himself. The history of the Devils River...

Grade II up Emmons Glacier? Grade III through Camp Muir? Or Grade IV by Liberty Ridge? Choose your path and begin your ascension. But beware, Mount Rainier can be generous,...

Any climber worth their weight in chalk can tell you that the birthplace of American climbing is none other than Yosemite National Park. Legendary badasses like Royal Robbins and Yvon...

Situated along an isolated peninsula in the Pacific Northwest, the three sprawling ecosystems of Olympic National Park are so expansive and pristine that you’d swear they are the stuff of...

Surrounded by the largest remaining undisturbed grasslands in America, the area known as Badlands National Park preserves some of the wildest land the west has to offer. The Badlands Wilderness...

There’s a good reason Gram Parsons became enamored with this spectacular jewel in Southeastern California. Two unique desert ecosystems collide with gorgeous elevation change, wide-open solitude, and a surprising plethora...

If you’ve ever read Edward Abbey’s Desert Solitaire, then you know very well the importance of the sanctity of wilderness. Abbey spent years working as a Ranger in what is...

Bisecting the Land of Enchantment, the fabled Rio Grande River is the lifeblood of the high desert. North of Santa Fe, it cuts a narrow chasm known to locals as...

We tend to agree with Ron Swanson when he says that crying is only acceptable in two places: funerals and the Grand Canyon. There is truly no way to accurately...

Out in Southwestern Utah in Zion Canyon, there are geological wonders of biblical splendor. Marvel at the clear Virgin River as it carves its way down through the narrow canyons....

This hat is a salute to the world’s first National Park - Yellowstone. Over hundreds of thousands of years, the land we call Yellowstone National Park formed over a colossal...

Each year, with the close of summertime, comes a time honored ritual observed by American sportsmen everywhere. Grab the guns and load up the dogs - it’s bird-hunting season! Whether...

The Stranger, Bill Munny, Joe, Blondie, Rowdy Yates. None of those cowboys ever cried, don’t care what you’ve seen. They just got something in their eye!

Everything’s cool, it’s alright, no need to stress. So far, so bueno.  

If you’re gonna be dumb, you gotta be tough, and if you’re gonna be a Jack Wagon, you might as well be the champ.

The Velicowrangler is a cowboy unlike any other. He rides the fierce and mighty velociraptor, a prehistoric creature that none have dared to tame. Believe it or not, he once...