Monument Hill
By Judy Wade Northeast of the small community of Addington, Oklahoma is Monument Hill. Rising above it is a towering obelisk—a tribute to the Chisholm Trail and those who traveled it. Monument Hill is the […]
Country Lifestyle
June 2016 Profile – Doug Davis
Living Historian By Laci Jones If you do not teach history correctly, you rewrite history. This is a firm belief of Doug Davis, owner of Shooting Star Saddlery in Hitchcock, Okla. Davis keeps history alive […]
Lacey’s Pantry – May 2016
By Lacey Newlin Strawberry Pretzel Salad Cook Time: 20 Minutes Servings: 15-20 Crust: 2 cups crushed pretzels 1/4 cup sugar 3/4 cup melted butter Top: 8-ounces cream cheese, softened 1 cup sugar 1 1/2 cups […]
The Next Generation: Part Two
By Judy Wade Get up before dawn, gather a pasture of cattle to ship, go to school, come home, check some wheat pasture calves, go to the practice pen and, if it’s not a school […]
May 2016 Profile – Roger Springer
Baptized by Country Music By Laci Jones Sitting on a stool with a guitar, singer/songwriter, Roger Springer hums a melody at The Pickin’ Parlor in Tishomingo, Okla. People who play music are born with a […]
Online Exclusive: Ralph Chain
Chain Ranch is a six-generation ranch located ten miles west of Canton, Okla. Oscar Chain purchased the first 160 acres with $50 and a shotgun in 1883. Oscar’s grandson, Ralph Chain watched the ranch grow […]
Lacey’s Pantry – April Issue
By Lacey Newlin Bacon Wrapped Pork Tenderloin Serves 6 Cook time: 40 minutes Ingredients 5 slices smoked uncured bacon 1 pork tenderloin (1 pound) 1/4 teaspoon cracked black pepper 1/4 cup packed brown sugar 2 […]
Here Comes The Next Generation Part 1
By Judy Wade He has won six saddles, 30 buckles, spurs, headstalls, boots, saddle pads, a trophy chest, lots of money, and he is only 14 years old. Plus, he did not start rodeoing seriously […]
April 2016 Profile – Ralph Chain
By Laci Jones It all started with $50, a shotgun and 160 acres of sandy land. Oscar Chain was determined to settle on Oklahoma land in 1883. The 18-year-old used the gun and money to […]
Online Exclusive: Bradley Chance Hays
Bradley Chance Hays, a well-known calf roper and artist from Bristow, Okla., has always stayed true to his culture. Hays got his start as a roper when his dad handed him a pink rope at […]