Stories by Sophia Ulmer
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Sam Elliott Westerns Ranked
By Sophia Ulmer Curating INSP’s official list of favorite Sam Elliott western movies was no small feat, but INSP’s programming team was up to the task. Here’s their collective list. Feel free to let us know…
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Love Louis L'Amour? Try These Western Page-Turners.
By Sophia Ulmer Set against the backdrop of a harsh yet seductive American West, Louis L’Amour’s collection of addictive, adventure-packed stories provides readers scores of rugged heroes, memorable shoot-outs, and high-stakes show-downs. If you’ve devoured…
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Frontier Christmas: Merry Menus of the Western Front
By Sophia Ulmer Of all the holidays, Christmas evokes the most sensory memories: bells, carols, and lively chatter of fire-warmed gatherings; the rich smells of the kitchen and distinctly festive flavors on the palate; the…
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Frontier Christmas: Wild West Gift Guide
By Sophia Ulmer Of all the holidays, Christmas evokes the most sensory memories: bells, carols, and lively chatter of fire-warmed gatherings; the rich smells of the kitchen and distinctly festive flavors on the palate; the…
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Frontier Christmas: Jolly Homestead Festivities
By Sophia Ulmer Of all the holidays, Christmas evokes the most sensory memories: bells, carols, and lively chatter of fire-warmed gatherings; the rich smells of the kitchen and distinctly festive flavors on the palate; the…
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How the West Was Run: A Look Inside a Wild West Election
By Sophia Ulmer Key Takeaways Ballots were counted by local officials and volunteers Native Americans were not considered U.S. citizens until 1924 By 1848, Texas, Wisconsin and Iowa were added to the electoral map Asked…





