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The Making of a Stetson Cowboy Hat

Stetson has been making legendary hats since 1865. That’s a long time; they have it down to a science. Wouldn’t we all like to know about the process? Wouldn’t it be great to see how they do it? Why, now we can! Watch this video that gives us an inside look inside the factory where […]

F.M. Light Music Update: Kristy Lee Cook

It’s not every day that you find an artist you love. Kristy Lee Cook is a new favorite. Kristy’s first appearance in the public eye was when she auditioned for American Idol in 2008. She made it to a #7 finish, took a step back and began writing music of her own. Now she has […]

Journey America: Dispatch 19

We wrote about Filipe Masetti and his incredible journey a few days ago. But, we wanted to share this video because it’s so close to home! Dispatch #19 – 1,000 Miles! from Outwild TV on Vimeo. In this video, we see that Filipe is heading to Craig, CO – that is right by Steamboat Springs! […]

Winston Churchill Horse Quote

Winston Churchill knew what he was talking about when he said: “No hour of life is wasted that is spent in the saddle.” Don’t you agree? Tell us your experiences with horses in the comments below; we’d love to hear!

F.M. Light Advice: How to Store your Hat for the Winter

With the fast approach of winter, it’s time to switch out your cowboy hat. Your straw hat was perfect for summer’s warm temperatures and hot sun, but it doesn’t keep your head warm when the snow falls. Here are some of our expert tips to store your straw hat for the winter: Clean: It’s vital […]

Going Back to His Cowboy Roots: Journey America

It isn’t common to ride a horse for anything longer than a few hours; we have other modes of transportation in these modern times. So, what Filipe Masetti Leite is doing is historical. The 25 year-old Brazilian journalist is riding over 9,900 miles on two horses. His journey (which began in Canada and will end […]

F.M. Light and Sons: Men's Journal Approved

F.M. Light and Sons has been officially approved by Men’s Journal. Here is an excerpt from their article, MJ Approved: Travel: A Genuine Cowboy Mountain Town: “Downtown, with its century-old red-brick buildings, has an old-school soda fountain (complete with cream sodas and a jukebox) and shops like F.M. Light & Sons, a 100-year-old Western-wear store […]

1st Annual Scare-N-The-Boat Costume Contest

Happy Halloween! We’re excited for October 31st. It’s always so festive with goblins, ghosts, superheroes and princesses roaming Main Street. There are always so many costumes, and so much work gets put into them. This creates the perfect opportunity for some fun and games with a little contest! Join KBCR and 1230 The Boat Halloween night […]