Category Archives: Western History

True to the Trail

In 1898 Englishman Arthur Dallimore joined the Klondike Gold Rush. He tried his hand at a claim near Dawson City, then in 1902, hearing of a new strike, he traveled down the Yukon River to Alaska. Dallimore prospected on Preacher … Continue reading

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Roadhouses

Kiniry described half a dozen roadhouses and interviewed Alaskan roadhouse owners Mary Knight, of Tolovana Roadhouse; Annie Hopper, of the Rapids Roadhouse; and me–Helen Hegener-author of the book, Alaskan Roadhouses. Continue reading

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Arizona Museum Exhibit

For the past fifteen years the Colorado artist Veryl Goodnight has sought to capture the spirit of sled dogs in her paintings and sculpture. Now those painting are being readied for an exhibit at Western Spirit, Scottsdale, Arizona’s Museum of the West, opening in July. Continue reading

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Women’s Bronc Riding

The newest title from Northern Light Media is The Extraordinary History of Women Bronc Riders: 1904 to 1940, by Helen Hegener, scheduled for publication November 15, 2023. Copies can be preordered now. Continue reading

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