trail riding

If you’re looking to escape the in-laws or crazy cousins, why not experience a Thanksgiving getaway in the west. The Ranch at Rock Creek, located in Montana, offers a special celebration filled with good ol’ American traditions, but mixed with the great outdoors. A true Thanksgiving to remember should be spent aboard a horse and in...

By Darley Newman If you’re looking for an off the grid, stunning adventure next summer, head about 100 miles south of Anchorage to Cooper Landing on Alaska’s Kenai Peninsula. In addition to extreme terrain and the possibility of a bear encounter, in July, riders are blessed with almost 24 hours of sunlight, meaning you can...

Before you head out for a day ride, make sure you have everything you need.  Some items, like your cell phone, pocket knife, first-aid items and maps, are best carried on your body in case you become separated from your horse.  Other items including water, snacks, sun protection tissues, hoof pick, and extra clothing can...

Before you head out for a day ride, make sure you have everything you need.  Some items, like your cell phone, pocket knife, first-aid items and maps, are best carried on your body in case you become separated from your horse.  Other items including water, snacks, sun protection tissues, hoof pick, and extra clothing can...

By Darley Newman Once I heard that this was his first ride since being out to pasture all winter, I wasn’t exactly psyched to ride Sawdust… Sawdust might be super excited and frisky, or not want me on his back after his months of romping in the pasture. Encouraged by my ride into Capitol Reef National Park,...

By Darley Newman If  you ever need to put things into perspective, take a ride amid California’s iconic Redwoods. These huge trees, some of which rise up 250 feet, are the tallest living things on our planet and trekking among them, you may yourself feel small. I can only imagine what the original settlers of...