About the Author
Reagan Johnson
Reagan Johnson has spent more than 20 years in television, publishing, and marketing, with the last four as a contributing writer, content strategist, and editor for INSP. Her travel writing has appeared in Forbes Travel Guide, Smithsonian Magazine, MSNBC Travel, Jetsetter, ISLANDS, and Weddings Unveiled, along with custom content for clients including Oil Nut Bay and Brand USA. She has served as travel editor-at-large and digital content fact-checker for Smithsonian Magazine’s native travel features. Reagan also manages a boutique marketing agency specializing in travel, hospitality, and tourism brands, blending editorial expertise with strategic insight to create engaging, audience-focused content.
Stories by Reagan Johnson
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Stagecoach Heists 101: Outlaws, Methods and Myths
Get the lowdown on stagecoach heists with an inside look at the anatomy of a frontier robbery—and the reality behind the legends of the road.
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Stagecoach routes that shaped the American West
Explore the history of the Butterfield Overland Mail and the legendary trails and outposts that kept the frontier connected.
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10 Fascinating Facts About Patrick Wayne
Discover the man behind the legendary name. From his breakout role in The Young Land to his lifelong commitment to his father John Wayne’s legacy, here are 10 facts about Patrick Wayne.
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The Katharine Ross Story
From her legendary roles in Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid and The Shadow Riders to her life with Sam Elliott, discover the story of Western icon Katharine Ross.
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The Teddy Bear’s Origin Story
Learn how a 1902 hunting trip with President Theodore Roosevelt inspired the creation of the teddy bear, a childhood classic with an enduring—and adorable—legacy.
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The Yvonne De Carlo Story
Discover the remarkable life of Yvonne De Carlo, from Hollywood Western star to beloved Lily Munster in the TV classic The Munsters.
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Frontier Feuds: Lees and Peacocks
Uncover the violent Lee–Peacock feud of Northeast Texas, where bitter Civil War loyalties fueled a deadly struggle that left dozens dead between 1867 and 1871.
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Frontier Feuds: Horrells and Higgins
Discover the true story of the Horrell-Higgins feud, a violent clash in Lampasas, Texas, where family honor and frontier justice shaped a deadly rivalry.
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Frontier Feuds: Hatfields and McCoys
Learn the true story of the Hatfield and McCoy feud, a decades-long rivalry rooted in pride, violence, and justice along the Kentucky-West Virginia border.
