Southeast Region

Tracking My Passport to Your National Park Most famous in this region is the Great Smoky Mountains. Vastly different from the rocky mountains I’ve grown accustomed to here in CO. The Smoky Mountains have round and majestic vibes that make it feel like a nice relaxing day in the mountains. My family recently moved to … Continue reading Southeast Region

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

The Great Sand Dunes – July 2023

I’ve lived in Colorado for almost two and a half years now. I live a reasonable amount of rock skips away from Rocky Mountain National Park (RMNP) and have gotten very used to making last-minute impromptu weekend trips. During one of my meanders through the gift shop in October of 2021, I found the Passport … Continue reading The Great Sand Dunes – July 2023

Scenic Byhorse: Introduction

My name is Lily and I love trail rides! The goal of this blog is to help others find stables, ranches and more where they can enjoy riding a horse and explore places off the beaten path! Learn more about my Scenic Byhorse blog.