The Cody Stampede

PinShareShareTweet0 SharesCody, Wyoming hosts a nightly local rodeo in the months of June, July and August.  In the past, I wanted to haul horses out there for the summer just to get them seasoned or at least get them ready to hit the road.  As of now I have not made use of this idea. … Continue reading The Cody Stampede

Down Home Discount

PinShareShareTweet0 SharesPast blog posts have taken a look at different farmer’s markets I have attended.  In this post I am excited to share a story about a little different place to find farmer market items.  When I am in the Cody and Powell, Wyoming area, I always stop by to shop for great deals on… Continue reading Down Home Discount

A Guided Trail Ride

PinShareShareTweet0 SharesMy lovely niece expressed her strong desire to me in a phone call one day, “Aunt Maria, I want you to go with me on a trail ride when you are out here,” something to that effect, but if that was really going to happen or not was uncertain.  That was the year her… Continue reading A Guided Trail Ride

Shoshone Lodge and Guest Ranch

PinShareShareTweet0 SharesThere are days my mind wonders to past days. As winter fades and the beauty of spring appears, amidst rainy days, I find myself craving a road trip. I might even be planning one depending on the year. Either way, along with my desire to travel my mind drifts to past trips and memories.… Continue reading Shoshone Lodge and Guest Ranch

Shipshewana Ice Festival 2018

PinShareShareTweet0 SharesThis week has been one of celebration.  Rejoicing the fact, I was released from the hospital, I thoroughly enjoyed Christmas Eve singing and listening to favorite Christmas songs.  Christmas Day found me sharing a meal and conversation with family.  I started my day celebrating the birth of Jesus as I fed and cared for… Continue reading Shipshewana Ice Festival 2018

Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone

PinShareShareTweet0 SharesAmid the hustle and bustle of December, the fun of sharing special times with friends and family, and the rush of preparing and attending events, I am going to take a moment in this week’s blog post to reflect back.  Back to last July when we paid a visit to Wyoming, Yellowstone National Park,… Continue reading Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone

Granary Road

PinShareShareTweet0 SharesThis past summer I enjoyed the privilege of visiting an upscale farmers market in Alberta, Canada. I continue the series of blog posts on Farmers Markets to share my experience at a market with a different twist. Please, (if you have not already) check out my first post in this series titled Local Farmers… Continue reading Granary Road

Pryor Mountain Horse Range ~ Part 2

PinShareShareTweet0 SharesIn 2015 I found myself living out a dream that had only birthed the previous week as I traveled along the edge of McCullough Peaks.  Realizing I was close to where there were wild horse herds, I recalled parts of the PBS Series on Cloud, a mustang stallion.  His young life had been documented… Continue reading Pryor Mountain Horse Range ~ Part 2

Pryor Mountain Horse Range ~ Part 1

PinShareShareTweet0 SharesI ended the blog post titled Yellowtail Swimming Hole sharing my belief that the Lord had an encounter with the wild mustangs that was just for me.  That a special moment would happen and I would know without a doubt it was intended for me.  That is all I had was belief that had… Continue reading Pryor Mountain Horse Range ~ Part 1

Clarks Fork

PinShareShareTweet0 SharesLast summer found me enjoying the high desert of Wyoming.  I stayed just east of Yellowstone for a couple weeks. One evening, I invited my Mom to take a drive with me to Clark’s Fork, or perhaps it was her idea we go.  We felt the need to get out and explore, even if… Continue reading Clarks Fork