Ranching & The Land Episodes
From sprawling cattle spreads to small family operations, Ranching & The Land explores the work, innovation, and stewardship that keep the West alive. These stories honor the people who raise the herds, care for the range, and preserve America’s open spaces for generations to come.
Nov. 12, 2025
Windmills and Fences: How Technology Tamed the Open Range
Out where the prairie wind never quits, two inventions changed everything. The windmill brought water to dry country, and barbed wire ended the open range. Together, they transformed cowboy life and the very shape of the West itself.
July 30, 2025
Ranching Royalty: Four Families That Defined American Ranching
What does it mean to be ranching royalty ? In this week’s episode of Way Out West take a ride through the history of four legendary ranching families: the Kings, the Waggoners, the Burnetts, and the Kochs. Four families who h...
Jan. 28, 2025
From Cattle to Culture: Four Ranches That Shaped the West
In this episode of Way Out West , saddle up to explore the legendary ranching dynasties that shaped the American frontier. From the sprawling King Ranch to the iconic Four Sixes and the massive XIT, these families built more ...