In a magazine like ours, every page tells a story. It might be a tale of ranch life under a big sky. Or a memory of Grandpa’s old tractor. Or a short fiction piece about faith, love, or coming home.…
In the age of scrolling, swiping, and ad-blockers, print advertising still gets results, especially in a place like Elbert County. Prairie Times editor Charity Bishop explains why local, trusted print ads feel more personal, more powerful, and more effective than anything online. Discover how print builds trust, reaches the right people, and creates a lasting impression.
Charity Bishop emphasizes the importance of crafting a compelling story through careful editing, audience awareness, and engaging emotions. Successful submissions must reflect genuine care and connection.
Discover your next favorite author from among our talented writers!
Louis L’Amour lived the adventures he wrote about. From prizefighting to seafaring to bestselling novelist, his real life was as thrilling as his Western tales.
In 1854, Elizabeth Thorn Scott Flood opened her Sacramento home to Black children denied an education—and changed history. From humble beginnings, her schools grew into the foundation of equal education in California, ensuring that all children, regardless of race, could learn and thrive.
Billy the Kid Was Just a Footnote
in the Lincoln County War.
Mollie Dorsey Sanford began journaling as a teen and ended up leaving behind one of the most vivid accounts of pioneer life in the West. From homesteading in Nebraska to surviving gold rush towns in Colorado, Mollie’s story shines with wit, courage, and heart. Discover the woman behind the diary and the frontier life she recorded.
Chief Joseph’s haunting words—“I will fight no more forever”—echo through American history. But what led the Nez Perce leader to say them? In 1877, after a 1,200-mile journey toward freedom, he surrendered just 40 miles from the Canadian border. This post explores the events behind his famous speech, the choices he faced, and why his legacy of courage, wisdom, and heartbreak still moves us today.
Did they really drink this in the old west?