Readers And Editors Collaborate To Select The "Best of the West" For Cowboys & Indians Magazine

Online, May 9, 2011 (Newswire.com) - For anyone who truly loves the American West, there's always something to savor in every issue of Cowboys & Indians, The Premiere Magazine of the West. But in the very special June edition, now on sale, there's even more to enjoy - because readers and editors have collaborated to select the "Best of the West."

It's a celebration of the West at its colorful best, showcasing everything from saddlemakers to silversmiths, the finest jeans to the sassiest salsas. Looking for the wildest rodeos and the most awe-inspiring campgrounds? Want to check out how to check into a hotel that offers a spectacular view of Monument Valley? Do you long to locate working ranches where you can get in touch with your inner dude? Are you a-hankering to discover where cowboy poets wax poetic and Wild West history remains alive? You'll find all of that, and much more, in the June issue of Cowboys & Indians.

Also among the stellar attractions: A rundown of the 15 most memorable Native American characters ever to appear in film, ranging from Tonto (Jay Silverheels) in 1956's The Lone Ranger to Jacob Black (Taylor Lautner) in the Twilight series' 2009 blockbuster New Moon. And Graham Greene graces the cover as Kicking Bird, the sage Sioux holy man of the Oscar-winning Dances with Wolves (1990).

But wait, there's more: For country music fans, there's a tribute to revered living legend Loretta Lynn, and a profile of Oscar-winning up-and-comer Ryan Bingham. And for those who can resist anything but temptation, there's a guide to where to find the most delicious homemade pies, the liveliest saloons, and the most satisfying sippin' whiskey in the American West.

Elsewhere in the June issue of C&I, Jamie Johnson of The Grascals - one of the country's most popular bluegrass bands - talks about The Grascals & Friends, his group's recent top-selling CD of performances with such country music superstars as Brad Paisley, Tom T. Hall, and Dolly Parton.
Writer Wendy Wilkinson chats with actor Bruce Greenwood about his role in Meek's Cutoff, director Kelly Reichardt's critically acclaimed western about life and death on the Oregon Trail in 1845. And longtime C&I contributor Red Steagall offers an "In the Bunkhouse" interview with legendary Oscar winner Ernest Borgnine.

Published eight times per year, Cowboys & Indians is an international magazine of the highest quality covering the past, present, and future of the American West. Printed copies are available at fine newsstands everywhere, and an electronic edition is available through Zinio.com. For further information, contact Cowboys & Indians at 214.750.8222, or visit www.cowboysindians.com.