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Key Takeaways Learn about the difference between streaming and cable providers Understand the variety of options to still watch INSP while potentially saving money Explore options for watching INSP on a budget The way we…

Deadwood, South Dakota, is a town that wears its history on its sleeve. Known for its truly Wild West past, a host of legendary figures, and its enduring Gold Rush heritage, Deadwood offers visitors an…

Johnathon Schaech started his illustrious acting career in the early 1990s. Here he discusses how he selects his roles and why Sheriff Justin Wise in Blue Ridge: The Series suited him perfectly. INSP interview.

Where Red Rocks Reveal Timeless Tales Set amid striking and otherworldly red sandstone formations, Sedona, Arizona, has more to offer than a mere visual feast. In fact, it’s a spiritual sanctuary and an adventurer’s paradise,…

INSP exclusive interview! Janet Arness, wife of the late James Arness shares anecdotes about Gunsmoke, their first date, and Matt Dillon vs. Zeb Macahan!

Where Earth Meets Sky in a Dance of Red By Reagan Johnson Sprawling across both Arizona and Utah, Monument Valley looks like it’s straight out of a classic Western movie—and in many cases, it really…

Longtime INSP web content contributor, Henry C. Parke’s new book takes readers on a journey into some of Hollywood’s most memorable Western movies. In this excerpt, Robert Duvall talks to Parke about Lonesome Dove, John Wayne,…

Cowboys! This Is Your Day! Riding. Roping. Rodeoing. Cowboys are not just a symbol of America’s West, the subject of myth, legend, lore and dime novels. They were the real-life gutsy, gritty men and women…

Momentous Western Movie Milestones By Darlene Cah Raise a mug of strong cowboy coffee and toast these legendary Western movies celebrating their impressive milestone anniversaries! These classics not only stand the test of time, but…

The iron horse! The steam locomotive changed America—from passenger travel to transporting goods. A complex invention—see how it works in this INSP blog.

Western Stars and Fatherhood These men were Hollywood stars—and dynamite Dads! Funny, friendly, full of wisdom and happy to share adventures with their children, these actors of stage and screen never forgot their most important…

Ronald Reagan stars in Cavalry Charge (AKA The Last Outpost). Reagan loved horses and the cavalry. Did you know he was in the cavalry? INSP blog by Henry Parke.

Willie and Bill and ‘The Red Headed Stranger’  By Henry C. Parke “When I recorded the Red Headed Stranger album,” in 1975, Willie Nelson wrote, “I had in mind doing a Red Headed Stranger movie to go along with…

Fascinating Facts About Stars in My Crown By Darlene Cah What goes on behind the scenes is often as dramatic as what happens on the screen. Joel McCrea stars in Stars in My Crown, but…

Where Legends Still Roam the Plains By Reagan Johnson Nestled between the Snowy Range and the Laramie Range, you’ll find a gateway to the past and a portal to endless outdoor adventure in Laramie, Wyoming.…

Where Rails and Cowboy Tales Meet By Reagan Johnson Cheyenne, Wyoming, is a city that epitomizes the spirit of the Old West—so it’s no surprise so many Western fans make the pilgrimage to its borders…

Where TV Legends Come to Life By Reagan Johnson Nestled on the scenic shores of Lake Tahoe, Nevada, the Ponderosa Ranch is a legendary Western locale brought to life by the beloved TV series Bonanza.…

Where the Sun Never Sets on History By Reagan Johnson Perched on the banks of the Colorado River, Yuma, Arizona, is a vibrant town where history and adventure converge under the desert sun. Known for…

The Frontier’s Most Notorious Town by Reagan Johnson Steeped in the lore of the Old West, Dodge City, Kansas, is a town where history and legend are deeply intertwined. Known for its rough-and-tumble past, iconic…

Stars in My Crown—One of Joel McCrea’s Favorites By Henry C. Parke Today, the beautiful Thousand Oaks ranch of movie stars Joel McCrea and Frances Dee is The Joel and Frances McCrea Ranch Foundation, operated…

An Elkhorn Historical Mashup What did the real Theodore Roosevelt look like as a young man? How about his nemesis, the cunning Marquis de Morès? Drag the slider on the photos from side to side to…

The Roosevelt Menagerie By Darlene Cah An avid outdoorsman, Theodore Roosevelt is someone you’d expect to have many horses and dogs in his life. But during his years in the White House, it’s estimated that…

Where Culture and History Paint the Desert By Reagan Johnson Santa Fe, New Mexico stands as a testament to both the ancient and the new. It’s a place where centuries-old adobe buildings meet cutting-edge art…

Western Stars Who Are Great Hollywood Moms By Maria Schulz They’re not just stars from the big and small screens—they’re also devoted mothers! These strong, determined women managed to handle all the pressures of stardom…

INSP exclusive interview with Chris Mulkey star of the Western Far Haven! Mulkey talks about his love of Westerns, working with Bruce Boxleitner, Martin Kove...

Desi Two Hats … Or Making a Matzo Western with Gregory Peck By Henry C. Parke “I grew up at the Del Mar racetrack. Well, I grew up on a farm. When my parents were…

Rory’s Daughter—Athena Marcus Calhoun By Henry C. Parke As his daughter, Athena, will tell you, Rory Calhoun “was tall, dark, and handsome with blue eyes. He was the matinee idol. He may not have been…