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 … Continue reading 6-day, 5-night Trip to St. Augustine (Winter Months)
Trail Riding
Horseback Riding 101: Vacations – Dude Ranches and Guest Ranches
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 … Continue reading Horseback Riding 101: Vacations – Dude Ranches and Guest Ranches
Top 5 Items to Bring Horseback Riding
Are you new to horseback trail riding? Wondering what to bring on your first trail ride? Maybe you've been on a few rides but want to start investing in some equipment. You've come to the right article! In this post, I'll explain what the top 5 things to bring with you on a trail ride. … Continue reading Top 5 Items to Bring Horseback Riding
Sylvan Dale Guest Ranch, Colorado – Sept 2023, 3-Hour Trail Ride Through the Foothills of Loveland to Poison Peak
There are two main ways to get to Rocky Mountain National Park. Either US-36 from Denver or US-34 from Loveland. If you take US-34, you will pass Sylvan Dale Guest Ranch on your way through the foothills and into the mountain range. When you think of Rocky Mountain National Park [RMNP], you do not think … Continue reading Sylvan Dale Guest Ranch, Colorado – Sept 2023, 3-Hour Trail Ride Through the Foothills of Loveland to Poison Peak
Top 10 Things to Do While Visiting Rocky Mountain National Park
It can be mindboggling trying to decide what to do at any National Park. Rocky Mountain National Park certainly doesn’t make that easier with the timed entry reservation system. What options are available if you can't get into the park? You're in the park, what now? While most blogs post one-time experiences, I have the … Continue reading Top 10 Things to Do While Visiting Rocky Mountain National Park
National Park Gateway Stables, Colorado – August 2022, 6-Hour Trail Ride to the Top of Deer Mountain Near Estes Park
If there was ever a trail ride worth the price, it is most definitely this trail ride. What if there was a way to climb a mountain with a horse rather than your own legs? National Park Gateway Stables has the solution. Hiking can be hard, especially for those who haven’t trained to adjust to … Continue reading National Park Gateway Stables, Colorado – August 2022, 6-Hour Trail Ride to the Top of Deer Mountain Near Estes Park
Fourth of July 5-Day, 4-Night Camping Trip: Cripple Creek & Alamosa/Great Sand Dunes
I’ve had the Great Sand Dunes on my bucket list for a while since moving to Colorado. Since becoming a National Park junkie, I’ve started to pay more attention to locations and hotel prices. However, after camping a few weekends in Rocky Mountain National Park, my sister and I developed a system for camping. I … Continue reading Fourth of July 5-Day, 4-Night Camping Trip: Cripple Creek & Alamosa/Great Sand Dunes
Wild Western Horseback Adventures LLC, Arizona – March 2021, 1-hour Trail Ride Near Sedona
In 2021, my mom, sisters, and I were out in Arizona. The main chunk of the trip was the Grand Canyon, but we also spent a few days in Phoenix, Lake Havasu, and Sedona. While staying in Sedona, we did a trail ride at Wild Western Horseback Adventures LLC [WWHA]. I really enjoyed the extremely … Continue reading Wild Western Horseback Adventures LLC, Arizona – March 2021, 1-hour Trail Ride Near Sedona
Sombrero Stables, Colorado – August 2021, 1-hour Trail Ride Near Estes Park
Estes Park, CO (Sombrero Stables), August 6, 2021 I’ve ridden at Sombrero Stables back in 2014 when I was visiting Colorado for a softball tournament. Back then, there was a delicious steak dinner option where you rode the horses about halfway around the trail up a small mountain. There waiting, was your steak to eat … Continue reading Sombrero Stables, Colorado – August 2021, 1-hour Trail Ride Near Estes Park
Bear Creek Ranch KOA, Ohio – September 2020, 1-hour Trail Ride Through Rolling Hills Forest
East Sparta, OH (Bear Creek Ranch KOA), September 6th, 2020 Bear Creek Ranch is located 15 minutes south of Canton, OH off Interstate 77. What makes Bear Creek Ranch unique is that it is a KOA Holiday Campground. Long road trips, short weekend camping getaways, and even locals wanting to have a fun horseback riding … Continue reading Bear Creek Ranch KOA, Ohio – September 2020, 1-hour Trail Ride Through Rolling Hills Forest
Scenic Byhorse 