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Emmie Sperandeo: The Trail Less Traveled

Emmie Sperandeo is a modern-day Trailblazer. After leaving her old life behind, she followed her passion to become a professional rancher. She now inspires countless by sharing her life and photography on the range.

5 Min

Field Notes

George McJunkin’s Discovery of a Lifetime

Born sometime between 1851 and 1856, McJunkin originally came from Texas, and as a young man worked his way across Colorado and New Mexico as he pursued the life of a professional cowboy. He was a self-made in this respect: he worked the trails on cattle drives, trained horses to sell in Santa Fe, and helped a family called the Roberds establish a ranch on the Purgatoire River in Colorado.

3 Min