What Are Cowboy Superstitions?
Cowboy superstitions? Check them out, from beliefs about cowboy hats, to other bad luck symbols of the Wild West. Learn the do’s and don’ts in this INSP blog! Read Now
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Women's Day Mahjong
Match tiles to clear the board in this limited-edition version of an INSP fan favorite!
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Westerns Turning 50 in 2025
The years have been good to these timeless tales—Rooster Cogburn, Posse, Breakheart Pass, Bite the Bullet
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Which Louis L’Amour Books Have Been Made into Movies?
From Hondo to The Sacketts, explore the best adaptations of Louis L’Amour’s classic Western tales. Read Now
Hollywood Star Burt Lancaster—His Life, Career and Legacy
Burt Lancaster wowed audiences with his charismatic presence for 45 years. Talented, handsome, and smart, Burt was a legend of the silver screen. Read Now
What Makes a Great Western Movie?
Great Western movies don’t just happen out of nowhere. Here are eight (and a half) ingredients we think each one of them has to be a standout. Read Now
The John Wayne Story
Hollywood icon John Wayne starred in such classics as The Searchers, In Old California, Flying Leathernecks, Dark Command, McQ, and more. Here’s his story… Read Now
Facts About Rugged Hollywood Cowboy Sam Elliott
The inside scoop on Sam Elliott. Ten facts about the star of The Sacketts, Conagher, The Shadow Riders, wife Katharine Ross, and co-star Tom Selleck. Read Now
Shows & Movies
Rooster Cogburn
One-eyed Rooster Cogburn seeks redemption by helping a reverend’s daughter track her father’s killer
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Vengeance Valley (1951)
Two brothers–one biological, one adopted–clash over a vast Colorado ranch. Greed, betrayal, and family loyalty collide in a fight for land and legacy. LEARN MORE
The Quick and the Dead (1987)
INSP fans love Sam Elliott, and this Western—based on a book by Louis L’Amour—is a hard-to-find gem that will keep that love going strong! LEARN MORE
Hondo
John Wayne’s favorite role! An Army dispatch rider becomes the protector of an abandoned woman and her young son in hostile Apache territory. LEARN MORE
The Guns of Fort Petticoat
Union deserter Lt. Frank Hewitt returns to his Confederate Texas hometown, where he forms a female brigade to defeat Comanches on the warpath. LEARN MORE
Taggart (1964)
A settler seeks justice after his parents’ death but becomes the target of deadly revenge, forcing him to escape into dangerous Apache territory. LEARN MORE
The Second Time Around (1961)
A widow and her children head West, facing an untamed Arizona town. She wins hearts and respect while bringing order to the wild frontier. LEARN MORE
