Posted 2008-01-15 10:21 AM (#74460) Subject: What's your vacations plans for 2008?
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Posts: 174 Location: Missouri
Time to start thinking about vacation plans for the coming year. Thought it would be interesting to see where we're hoping to go and if anybody else has been there done that they might give a few travel tips. Hopefully fuel prices will stop rising but I guess we'll just have to see on that one. Anyways I'll start out with our plans.
In April we are going to Tennessee and stay at East Fork Stables and then on to Bandy Creek in the Big South Fork. We've never stayed or ridden in that area so does anyone have any suggestions and what trails are a must see?
September we hope to go back to the Black Hills in S. Dakota and then down to Fort Robinson in Nebraska. We've ridden in the hills several times and love to ride there and was at Fort Robinson a couple days last year and want to ride more of that and maybe go down to Soldier's Creek.
Posted 2008-01-15 2:32 PM (#74466 - in reply to #74460) Subject: RE: What's your vacations plans for 2008?
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Posts: 326 Location: Gallatin, TN
Hey Pooperscooper:
I have been to East Fork quite a bit and really like it. Although I have never ridden it myself, I am told the ride to the river takes 12 hours so be prepared if you choose that ride.
The "applebag overlook" is a nice ride with a great view.
Posted 2008-01-15 5:46 PM (#74476 - in reply to #74460) Subject: RE: What's your vacations plans for 2008?
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Location: Iowa
Two trips planned so far. Eagles Nest Wilderness in Colorado in July and Buffalo River in Arkansas in the fall. Also numerous weekend trips in and around Iowa.
Posted 2008-01-16 6:26 AM (#74507 - in reply to #74460) Subject: RE: What's your vacations plans for 2008?
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Posts: 648 Location: Coconut Creek, FL
Camped last weekend, camping this weekend, 2 trips in Feb, 2 in Mar, 2 in April - then have to wait for the cooler weather in Oct though I may fly to Indy to camp with friends up there.
Posted 2008-01-18 2:02 PM (#74731 - in reply to #74460) Subject: RE: What's your vacations plans for 2008?
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Posts: 179 Location: Illinois
Planning a trip to Southfork in May, never been there. In the fall want to take a few days in Mo. Haven't decided where yet. Any suggestions? Don't really like the organized rides. And of course Shawnee as much as possible.
Happy Trails Everyone!
Posted 2008-01-19 5:03 PM (#74835 - in reply to #74460) Subject: RE: What's your vacations plans for 2008?
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Posts: 64 Location: West TN
We are planning to go to Ark, last of March. Ride the Black Hill of S. Dakota & Big Horns in Wyoming, last two weeks in July. Those are the only two trips we actually have planned. Thinking about going back to Bandy Creek in the Big South Fork, and ofcoarse as Miagirl said lots and lots of Shawnee riding...
Posted 2008-01-20 10:23 AM (#74862 - in reply to #74460) Subject: RE: What's your vacations plans for 2008?
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Posts: 174 Location: Missouri
Looks like everyone has some great trips planned. JacciB Thanks for the tip on East Fork, don't think I want to ride 12 hours. Isn't that the trail that's supposed to full of boulders you have to ride across?
Shari, There are lots of places in Missouri to ride. We like Coldwater Ranch, lots of great trails along Current and Jacks Fork Rivers. There's also a nice place up by Salem called Whispering Pines. Trails along the Current River and lots of neat historical places to ride to. I've heard Shady Point at Fredricktown is nice but we haven't made it there yet.
Posted 2008-01-20 11:16 AM (#74863 - in reply to #74460) Subject: RE: What's your vacations plans for 2008?
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Posts: 282 Location: southcentral pennsylvania
My friend and I were discussing our "biological riding clocks." We decided we needed to take the more spirited rides while we are still able (we are AARP members.....). Sooooo, we are going on an African riding safari in the fall. I am VERY excited!
Posted 2008-01-21 4:11 PM (#74985 - in reply to #74912) Subject: RE: What's your vacations plans for 2008?
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Posts: 282 Location: southcentral pennsylvania
Thanks,
My friend recently presented me with a memento stating "Woman destined to grow old with no regrets." A wonderful compliment! I recently joined a cavalry reenactment unit. So, I will have mini vacations participating in various civil war events. I am particularly looking forward to the 145th Gettysburg Reenactment. They are expecting over 400 horses!
Posted 2008-01-22 1:14 PM (#75075 - in reply to #74460) Subject: RE: What's your vacations plans for 2008?
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Posts: 362 Location: Allegan, Michigan
Hubby and I plan on taking the whole month of August and go exploring with our horses, we are thinking about going to Montana or Wyoming. Just depends on where HE wants to go...lol..
Posted 2008-02-10 10:58 AM (#76529 - in reply to #74460) Subject: RE: What's your vacations plans for 2008?
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Posts: 309 Location: MO
We have several plans so far. Towards end of Feb we are going to Whispering Pines,MO - depending on the weather. In April, to Mammoth Cave, KY. June, to Shawnee. July, to WY, Double Cabin near Dubois. Oct, Shawnee again. Thanksgiving, somewhere TBD. Otherwise several trips to the Ozarks and Iowa.27
Posted 2008-02-10 8:18 PM (#76579 - in reply to #74460) Subject: RE: What's your vacations plans for 2008?
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Location: Owensboro, Kentucky
We are going to Bandy Creek at BSF for 8 days at the end of May. If it's your first time, make sure to ride to Charit Creek Lodge, O&W Bridge, Eye of the Needle and Devil's Den. The riding is great
Posted 2008-02-15 8:28 AM (#76901 - in reply to #74862) Subject: RE: What's your vacations plans for 2008?
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Posts: 326 Location: Gallatin, TN
Originally written by pooperscooper on 2008-01-20 10:23 AM
Looks like everyone has some great trips planned. JacciB Thanks for the tip on East Fork, don't think I want to ride 12 hours. Isn't that the trail that's supposed to full of boulders you have to ride across?
Yup, that's the one, but there are plenty of other trails there and the views are great! Also, on holiday weekends they have a band and that is lots of fun too.
What's your vacations plans for 2008?
