A cowboy ropes a bear in the mid 1800s. Illustration by Ken Laager / Outdoor Life This story, “When Grizzlies Ruled California” appeared in the November 1984 issue of Outdoor Life. You can read about ...
Life on 1800s cattle drives was tough, and cowboys relied on simple yet hearty meals to keep them going. Staple foods included beans, biscuits, salted meat, and black coffee, all cooked over an ...