6-day, 5-night Trip to St. Augustine (Winter Months)

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)

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

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

Bear Basin Ranch, Colorado – July 2023, 2-Hour Trail Ride Through the Wet Mountains

Westcliffe, CO (Bear Basin Ranch), July 2nd, 2023 For the 4th of July weekend, my sister and I wanted to visit the Great Sand Dunes to check another national park off our bucket list. I was able to secure a few nights camping in Alamosa and was able to get a few nights in Cripple … Continue reading Bear Basin Ranch, Colorado – July 2023, 2-Hour Trail Ride Through the Wet Mountains