Outlaws and Lawmen of Oklahoma
This neat website includes information about famous lawmen and outlaws of Oklahoma. Ma Barker, Pretty Boy Floyd, and many others are included. Also has a good set of links for other outlaw/lawman sites.
The Wild Bunch
This site has some great information about Butch Cassidy and the Wild Bunch. Also has links to other wild west sites.
Western Outlaw-Lawmen Association (WOLA)
This site excerpts articles from WOLA's quarterly journal. The society has annual conferences across the west featuring specific sites and personalities of outlaws and lawmen.
Wyoming Territorial Prison & Old West Park
The inspiration cornerstone of the park is the restored Wyoming Territorial Prison built in 1872. During its use as a federal and state penal facility (1873-1903) it housed Butch Cassidy and other notorious outlaws. Tour guides or a self-guided tour will take you through the old building for a glimpse of this unique institution.
Tom Horn
Tom Horn has been labeled as an outlaw by some, but working man by others. He is mostly known as an "enforcer" for the cattlemen during the range wars. What is your opinion?
The San Francisco Museum
This website has numerous articles about San Francisco history. One of the best sections is its articles about the Gold Rush, which basically built San Francisco. There are many other interesting articles about San Francisco, including the Barbary Coast, Chinatown, and the 1906 earthquake.
Women of the Gold Rush
This page is sponsored by award-winning author and recognized authority on women in the gold rush, JoAnn Levy, whose book, They Saw the Elephant: Women in the California Gold Rush, was praised by the San Francisco Chronicle as "one of the best and most comprehensive accounts of gold rush life to date."
The Overland Trail Links
A fantastic list of links to all aspects of the Oregon Trail, the people who traveled it such as the Donner Party, and other trails.
Trails West Links
This site links to information about many other trails such as the Santa Fe Trail, Mormon Trail, Applegate Trail, Nez Perce Trail, and many many others.
Oregon-California Trails Association
The association is dedicated to the preservation and enjoyment of all the trails that led to the west. Many links to historical sites and planned events.
Pony Express
This site describes the Pony Express, the riders, and the stations. Recent information has also been added about the horses used and different events that are happening to commemorate the Pony Express.
Santa Fe Trail
This site tells the history of the Santa Fe. It also describes sites along the trail that can still be visted today and different events commemorating the trail. There are also links to related sites.
The Oregon Trail
Another great site with lots of information about the Oregon Trail.
The Oregon Trail Home Page
Gives all kinds of interesting facts about the trail. Lists sites that are still visible, such as visible ruts. Sells related merchandise.
Central Pacific Railroad Photographic Museum
This is a terrific website that contains all manner of information about the first transcontinental railroad. Learn about the people, the financing, the workers, and the work behind driving that first line across the United States. It contains many links to railroad history and has info about preserving photographs.
The HistoryNet - Where History Lives on the Web
Many wonderful stories of all aspects of history, especially American history. Stories of American Indians, Indian battles, frontier characters such as Davy Crockett, etc.
American West
This site describes the development of the Western States. It has many links to women of the west, development of towns, good guys and bad guys, explorers, etc.
American Western Magazine
This site is an online magazine that celebrates the Old West and present-day ranch life through original fiction, cowboy poetry, columns, articles, movies, and art from award-winning artists and authors throughout the American West. Includes rodeo news, history, and interviews.
Frontier Cooking
This interesting site contains recipes and cooking methods that pioneers of the old west used. It also contains links to some other interesting old west-related web sites.
Plains Indians History
A good start-up website with lots of general information about the Plains Indians. There are links to various other web sites with information on well-known Indian chiefs and warriors, soldiers who fought them, and specific battles.
Wild West Legends
This interesting site has profiles of various characters of the Old West. It also contains links to other related information.
Mountain Men and the Fur Trade
The the site's goal is to learn the arts and skills of the original American mountain men. The site has membership information and information about the fur trade. It has articles from past publications.
Old West Living History Association
The Old West Living History Foundation is a national/ international organization of living history enthusiasts & participants who celebrate the spirit & legends of the 1800’s American Frontier. They are men, women, children, merchants, craftspeople, reenactors, actors, film makers & event producers. They participate in private & public functions, parades, Living History events, Old West theme parks, wild west stunt shows, stunt schools, Rendezvous, Pow Wows, Wagon Trains, large reenactment groups & military unit activities, commercials, TV shows, films & major motion pictures.
