Miscellaneous Old West Articles - We just have so many Old West articles, they don't all fit into one category. We're trying to make it easier for you to find stuff.

Soldiering Begins in the American West - Until the year 1851, the vast plains to the eastward side of the Rocky Mountains were regarded as Indian territories, over which numerous tribes roamed at will. However, that changed with the discovery of gold in California, in 1849, drawing the eyes of the civilized world to the Pacific Coast, and a tide of emigration set in that direction, the like of which this country had never seen before.

Wars, Military, & Soldiers - Another long list of articles demanding its own category. Here, you'll find countless tales of bravery, tragedy, strategies, policies, and betrayal in the lives of the many who have fought for this country, and those that have been effected the wars of our nation.

The Vice-Laden Wild West - A new category just for the vices of the American West to help those who are particularly looking for the wicked part of the Wild West. From whiskey, to drugs, sporting women, and outlaws, to scandal, sex, sin, and saloons, the Old West was filled with both glitz and grits.

Cowboys, Trail Blazers, & Stagecoach Drivers - Another new category for our readers that are looking to get quickly to the stories of those many cowboys, trail blazers, stage drivers, and freighters in the American West.

Benjamin Franklin - The First American - A leading Founding Father of the United States, Franklin was also an author, printer, political theorist, politician, postmaster, scientist, musician, inventor, civic activist, statesman, and diplomat. He earned the title of "The First American" for his tireless campaigning for colonial unity.

The Greenwater Mining District, California - Great Promise in the Desert  - The Greenwater Valley was the site of the most spectacular boom in the history of Death Valley mining. While other districts, such as Bullfrog , Lee -Echo, Panamint, Skidoo and Leadfield had their booms, which saw rushes into new mining areas and the establishment of new mining camps and towns, Greenwater surpassed all the others in the brilliance of its birth.

Willow Creek and Gold Valley Mining Camps, California - The Willow Creek and Gold Valley area, located about ten miles south of Greenwater -- about fifteen miles by road -- was the scene of a Greenwater boom in miniature.

Rocky Mountain General Store Grand Re-Opening!!  --  Welcome to our brand new store! Receive an additional 15% (min $20.00 purchase) on any order. At checkout, use coupon code - OPEN

Legends of America Gift Certificates - Gift Certificates are the perfect solution when you just can't find the right gift or you're short on time. These are a great gift for any Old West enthusiast or history buff! Makes a perfect gift for friends, family, and business associates.

Legends of America Photo Store - We have recently re-invented our Photo Store, providing many more options for sizes, prints, paper types, & more. Cutting out the "middle-man," we have dramatically reduced our Canvas Print pricing and added new Fine Art Giclée Prints, for all of our photos. 

Native American Ordeals - Originally, an ordeal was a form of trial to determine guilt or innocence; however, the term evolved to be applied to any severe trial or test of courage, endurance, or fortitude.

Native American Religion - Though Native Americans' spirituality, ceremonies, and rituals were often referred to as “religion,” most  did not consider it in the way Christians do. However, it was labeled as such by American writers, soldiers, and settlers, who called it such, perhaps because they didn't know how to otherwise describe the rituals and ceremonies