About CLN Author:
Peter Varlet

Author Biography

Peter Varlet’s the cowboy critic you love to hate, until he’s right. Born during a thunderstorm in 1972 in Bismarck, North Dakota, he grew up watching his WWII vet dad battle to save their farm from corporate claws. Now, Peter’s the unapologetic voice of Western culture, with a historian’s grip on America’s past, acknowledging both its heroes and hypocrites.

His truth to power articles are a no-holds-barred zone for rodeo reviews, cowboy movie takedowns, and ranching tricks that work. He’ll tell you why your country singer’s a fraud and how to fix a fence with only baling wire and spite.

Peter despises corporate factory farms taking over and cherishes the DIY grit of real Americans. Politically correct? Nope. Trustworthy? Damn straight. He’s saving the West, one brutal truth at a time.

CLN Stories By Peter Varlet

Prescott Frontier Days Parade 2020

Rodeo 6 years ago

One of the highlights of being in Prescott during Frontier Days is the Prescott Frontier Days Parade held annually on Saturday...

By Peter Varlet
Most Dangerous Bulls of Rodeo History

Country Living 6 years ago

Bull riding has been one of the most popular sports in the Midwest for as long as memory serves. For those...

By Peter Varlet
Taylor Night Rodeo 2020

Rodeo 6 years ago

The annual Taylor rodeo celebration allows the public to join in any event without having a membership card. So come on...

By Peter Varlet
Top 3 Lost Gold Mines of Wild West Legend

Country Living 6 years ago

The Wild West in America is a vast area and has plenty of the elusive treasures lost to legend. The land...

By Peter Varlet
Fake Cowboy Detection Guide

Country Living 6 years ago

Hat Shape? A hat will tell you almost everything you need to know. If it’s shaped like a taco, he’s a...

By Peter Varlet