Plumb full of talent, cowgirl Adele von Ohl Parker graced arenas and stages brimming with bravado. Parker was raised on a horse farm in Plainfield, New Jersey, and is said to […]
About Genevieve Risner
Parts of a Western Saddle and the Variations
Wedged under almost every cowboy that attempted to tame the frontier was a saddle. The culmination of craftsmanship and practicality, the western saddle is a key piece in the evolution of saddles. In the […]
Gunslinging Gameplay – Red Dead Redemption
It is every Cowboy-and-Cowpoke-playing child’s dream to travel across the West, be a gunslinger, and face the perils of an untamed landscape. Those children grow up and become adults with responsibilities, yet […]
Beetle Buffet – Feeding on the Future of Science
Tucked away in aquarium tanks rifling through skulls and bones of a bull snake, wolf, and osprey are the dermestid beetles of the Center of the West. Though these quarter inch […]
Ballin’ on a Budget – A Yellowstone Vacation
Congratulations! You are probably considering a Yellowstone vacation. With breathtaking views and wildlife abound, a trip to the world’s first national park is almost a no-brainer. Except, occasionally for the pocketbook. Fret not, gathered here are some of the […]
Bear Country Bare Necessities
Although appearing as cuddly as their toy store counterparts, wild bears are not to be played with. Being safe in bear country is critical. After all, when visiting nature, you are the guest, and the goal is to not disturb […]
