What, exactly, calls us to the West? Maybe an old-time movie stirred in us the urge to return to our roots. Or, the allure of experiencing still-pristine slices of our great country, unchanged by the ills of metropolis, was too strong to resist. Yes, these places still exist. From a temporary getaway to a permanent homestead, American Cowboy visits 20 places you might want to experience or call your own someday, complete with old-style ideals, a place to hang your hat and plenty of room to stretch out.
California/Nevada
Northwest
Southwest
Rockies
Texas/Oklahoma/Great Plains
