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Still Time to Enjoy Yosemite Association’s 2010 Winter Outdoor Adventures

Even though spring is not that far away, there is still time to tap into a range of winter 2010 outdoor adventures set in Yosemite National Park in California's High Sierra and offered by the acclaimed non-profit organization, Yosemite Association (YA).

Guided naturalist hikes on snowshoes, a winter ecology program at the cozy Ostrander Hut, assisting rangers with a snow survey, two winter photography courses, and a series of moonlight snowshoe pr...

Latest News, Deals & Savings for Feb. 8

Lake Powell Resorts Renovates Discovery XL Platinum Houseboats

Lake Powell Resorts & Marinas, managed by ARAMARK Parks and Destinations, has completed the renovation of its fleet of 25 Discovery XL houseboats.

The remodeled and renamed 59-foot Discovery XL Platinum houseboats, which sleep up to 12 people, will be ready in time for the 2010 season and are affordably priced at low seasonal rates, the resort said.

Texas Starts 2010 Rodeo Season With High-Stakes Excitement

Texas' 2010 annual rodeo season is now underway, and visitors will come from across the West to thrill at the Long Star State's Old West cowboy traditions, filled with broncs, bulls, and all the sights, sounds and experiences of professional rodeo.

While we can't cover all of the many Texas rodeos planned for the first part of the year, the 2010 Texas rodeo season includes the following major competitions:

Careful Planning Makes Your Family’s Road Trip More Safe, Enjoyable

Road trips are the perfect way to experience America and especially the wide open spaces of the West. But too often I find that when folks set out in their car, or even an RV, they don't plan for the trip in the same way they might if they were flying.

Road trips require the same amount of planning as flying and possibly more. First make sure the family car or RV is in good shape and serviced. Be sure and check tires and replace them if worn past ...

Trevor Brazile’s Run At Eighth All-Around Gold Buckle Gets Running Start in Denver

Trevor Brazile has a lot of miles to travel before he reaches an uncharted territory of professional rodeo history - an eighth all-around gold buckle - and he seems ready to do it at a sprinter's pace.

Brazile won the all-around title at the 104th National Western Stock Show & Rodeo, held in Denver Jan. 9-10, 14-24, collecting $11,961 in tie-down roping and team roping.

Storms Leave Excellent Cross Country Skiing, Snowshoeing Conditions on California’s Bizz Johnson Trail

January 2010's heavy winter storms in northern California have left excellent cross country skiing and snowshoeing conditions on the Bizz Johnson National Recreation Trail between the towns of Susanville and Westwood.

The Bizz Johnson Trail now has snow up to five feet deep, and offers superb, uncrowded skiing with opportunities for skiers of every ability. There are no fees.

Winter Road Survival in the West Starts From the Ground Up

The West offers drivers a variety of winter conditions, from the ice and slush found in such cities as Denver, St. Louis and Minneapolis to the rain and mud that heavy storms bring throughout much of the Southwest.

With that in mind, OldWestNewWest.com Travel & History Magazine asked the experts at Tire Rack, America's largest independent tire tester and consumer-direct source for tires, to share some driving tips and tire information for our re...

Grand Canyon National Park’s Desert View Watchtower Threatened By Time, Weather

Grand Canyon National Park's Desert View Watchtower, One of the West's most venerable man-made icons, is in trouble.

Constructed in 1932, the 70-foot tower, popular with the thousands of tourists who visit Grand Canyon each year, is suffering from roof and windows leaks. Its mortar and many wood elements are deteriorating, threatening the integrity of the structure and damaging its famous murals.

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Yellowstone Association Buys 80-Acre Parcel Bordering Yellowstone Park for New Campus

Places to Visit

Paddlewheeler Creole Queen Returns to ‘Battle of New Orleans’ Tour Service

The Mississippi River paddlewheeler Creole Queen is once again making daily tours to Chalmette Battlefield from the French Quarter, giving visitors a unique way to reach the site of the 1815 Battle of New Orleans.

The battlefield, part of Jean Lafitte N...

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Escape ‘Old Man Winter’ This Season at a Dude Ranch in the Sunny Southwest

History of the West

Record Breaking Crowds Attend Autry’s Native American Heritage Weekend

Nearly 3,000 visitors enjoyed a weekend of Native American history and culture at the Autry National Center Nov. 6-8, 2009 in Los Angeles, which featured three major events including the annual Intertribal Arts Marketplace.

The other events included t...

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“Horse Nation” Exhibition Premieres At Smithsonian in New York

Things to Do

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Texas Starts 2010 Rodeo Season With High-Stakes Excitement

People & Lifestyle

Three Museum Treats Waiting for You

If you plan on visiting California, New Mexico, or Oklahoma in the near future, three of the West's great museums - the Autry National Center, the New Mexico History Museum, and the National Cowboy Museum - are presenting outstanding exhibits that yo...

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A poignant final chapter for McMurtry’s Duane

Restaurants

French Dips: History on a Bun, a Window into Early Los Angeles

We love French dip sandwiches - carved slices of just-roasted beef piled on the bottom half of a fresh-baked French roll, a slice of Swiss or provolone on top of that, with the top of the bun quickly dipped in beef au jus and gently pressed on top of...

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Good Comida, Early California History on Los Angeles’ Olvera Street

Camping / RV's

Some Sierra Campgrounds, RV Parks To Remain Open This Winter for Snow Fun, Sports Enthusiasts

When winter snows blanket the Sierra Nevada, most campgrounds and RV parks shut down, but there are a handful of California parks that stay open in an effort to accommodate cross-country skiers, snowshoers, downhill skiers, snowboarders and snowmobil...

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Fleetwood Rolls Out limited Edition 2010 Quest Class C Motor Home

OldWestNewWest.com: History & Travel Magazine

Still Time to Enjoy Yosemite Association’s 2010 Winter Outdoor Adventures

Latest News, Deals & Savings for Feb. 8

Texas Starts 2010 Rodeo Season With High-Stakes Excitement

Careful Planning Makes Your Family’s Road Trip More Safe, Enjoyable

Trevor Brazile’s Run At Eighth All-Around Gold Buckle Gets Running Start in Denver

Storms Leave Excellent Cross Country Skiing, Snowshoeing Conditions on California’s Bizz Johnson Trail

Winter Road Survival in the West Starts From the Ground Up

Grand Canyon National Park’s Desert View Watchtower Threatened By Time, Weather

Latest News, Deals & Savings for Feb. 8

Grand Canyon National Park’s Desert View Watchtower Threatened By Time, Weather

Paddlewheeler Creole Queen Returns to ‘Battle of New Orleans’ Tour Service

Record Breaking Crowds Attend Autry’s Native American Heritage Weekend

Still Time to Enjoy Yosemite Association’s 2010 Winter Outdoor Adventures

Three Museum Treats Waiting for You

French Dips: History on a Bun, a Window into Early Los Angeles

Some Sierra Campgrounds, RV Parks To Remain Open This Winter for Snow Fun, Sports Enthusiasts

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