01. Photographer pick: Wes Walker

Texan Wes Walker captures brilliant imagery of the West through his work with a wide range of clients. He describes his work as “capturing thew slow life of the American West.” Follow him on Instagram @southwes.

Photo by Wes Walker

02. Article pick: “My Land, Your Land, Our Land”

We loved this Ranchlands blog post by rancher Duke Phillips.

03. Book pick: The Sound of Mountain Water by Wallace Stegner

A classic by the late, great, Wallace Stegner. This is a book of essays, lectures, speeches, and stories. This is a timeless and important read.

"The Sound of Mountain Water" by Wallace Stegner. Provided photo

04. Audio pick: A Fresh View of the American West

Ed Roberson of the Mountain & Prairie podcast sits down with our artist of the week, Mark Maggiori, to discuss his journey as an artist and how he ended up raising his family and working full-time in Taos, New Mexico.

Mountain & Prairie podcast. Provided photo

05. Artist pick: Mark Maggiori

Maggiori hails from France but has made a life in the West. His works are available directly on his website. See also this article on him by our friends at The Manual.

Photo by Mark Maggiori

06. Quote of the Week: Wallace Stegner

“One cannot be pessimistic about the West. This is the native home of hope. When it fully learns that cooperation, not rugged individualism, is the quality that most characterizes and preserves it, then it will have achieved itself and outlived its origins. Then it has a chance to create a society to match its scenery.”