Walter Vail Biography
Posted on October 31, 2025
Walter Vail: Arizona and California Rancher is the story of Walter Vail, who established the Empire Ranch in 1876 and later extended his ranching empire to Southern California. Published by the Empire Ranch Foundation and the Temecula Valley Historical Society the paperback version will be on sale in the Empire Ranch Foundation Gift Shop after November 10th. Kindle, hardcover, and paperback versions can be purchased directly from Amazon.com.