It had been a year and a half since I had a weeklong horseback adventure and it was time for a road trip to south central Utah, horse camping at Capitol Reef National Park. I recently received the sad news that the horse camping outfit called Hondoo Rivers & Trails would be having its final season this year. I had ...
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The Secret Life of Scarecrows
I just returned from Utah with an unexpected adventure full of scarecrows! Why were so many scarecrows congregated in one place? Some were resting under a tree and some were showing off in full sun. Some were scary scarecrows. Some were cute scarecrows and some were just plain silly scarecrows. Each scarecrow was definitely unique. Who knew that scarecrows were ...
Read More »Horseback at Capitol Reef in Utah: Petroglyphs, Spring Flowers and Native American Ruins
You know me. Nothing like an an adventure on horseback, riding through that beautiful country in Utah, pretending I am a cowboy or an Indian or an outlaw! I signed up for a horseback adventure to cover an area that I hadn’t been before–Capitol Reef National Park in south central Utah. Let me start by sharing some information about Capitol ...
Read More »Horseback at the San Rafael Swell in Utah: Riding through Merry-Go-Round and Poor Canyon
I felt like a cowboy from the old west as I rode through the San Rafael Swell, following creek bottoms through brightly colored mesas and cliffs, exploring areas where old mines were booming long ago and viewing wild horses. Be sure to check out the Doarama under Maps and Profile for an amazing 3D timed view of this ride. It ...
Read More »Horseback at the San Rafael Swell in Utah: Fall Colors & Wild Horses
There is so much beautiful country to explore in Utah, it is hard to decide where to start! I signed up for a horseback adventure to cover an area that I hadn’t been before–the San Rafael Swell in south central Utah. It is next door to Escalante Grand Staircase, Capitol Reef and nearby Bryce and Zion National Parks. The San ...
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