Ernie Morris’ stories and art preserve the traditions of the California vaquero culture.

Learn to tie this knot that celebrates the vaquero bridle horse culture.

The celebrated cowboy poet wrote with a style that was uniquely unromantic and undoubtedly authentic.

Photographer John Langmore and award-winning filmmaker Bud Force, both based in Austin, Texas, have partnered to begin production of a feature-length documentary called Cowboys, which will authentically portray the lifestyle of working cowboys on some of the largest cattle ranches in the West.

Early California vaqueros often created daring competitions that displayed advanced horsemanship skills.

Also known as “Chief Rojas,” he chronicled the life and lore of the California vaquero.

This outfit leaves no stone unturned in Utah’s Zion and Bryce Canyon National Parks, on the Grand Staircase or along Arizona’s rim of the Grand.

After 125 years of western hospitality, this Wyoming guest ranch still offers the freedom to ride on your own.

An online companion to the June 2003 print feature “Buying the Right Trailer,” this web exclusive offers insight into making sure a living-quarters option fits your needs.

Living Springs Ranch served as the scenic backdrop in “Counting Cadence,” which can be found in the December issue of WH. Located in Simla, Colo., on the high plains near Colorado Springs, Living Springs Ranch hosts recreational activities for riders of all ages and at all levels of expertise. Many events include presentations by top rodeo competitors and horsemen and -women, such as rodeo cowboy Lyle Sankey and Arizona clinician Lee Smith. Ranch guests can bring their own horses or arrange to use ranch horses for many activities, which are held almost year-round.