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  • My family and I rang in the new year with a trip to St. Augustine, FL. Located just south of Jacksonville, this historic city harbors Spanish culture from the conquistadors to gorgeous marine activities and sea life, and a few forts that are national park monuments as well. There are central locations with crowds and…


  • Being a Hilton Diamond member not only means I have access to some wonderful perks, but it also means I’ve stayed a lot of nights at the Hilton chain of hotels. The question soon became… how to spend those reward points? After doing some research, I realized I’d been wanting to do a trip to…


  • What’s been the buzz in the last few years in horseback riding? Dude Ranches! Or “guest ranches.” But what are dude ranches? You probably know it isn’t just the title to a Blink 182 album (couldn’t help myself). What’s included? What do you get from them? Dude ranches are cool in all, but what are…


  • Saddling a horse is the most important thing to learn for horseback riding – aside from grooming. Saddling sets the tone for how your horse will feel for the ride and potentially long-term after being saddled many times. This post reviews the basics of saddling up a horse from the saddle pad to the breast…


  • When you think of Wyoming and National Parks, you think of Yellowstone. The first ever national park and nowadays, a widely beloved TV show, it is quite the buzzword. But did you know that just south of Yellowstone is Grand Tetons? If you plan your trip right, you can explore both Yellowstone and Grand Tetons…