Horse and Cattle Ranches

We recently spent a week at the French Broad River Outpost Ranch and were thrilled with the experience. It was such a peaceful setting in the Smokey Mountains, 15 miles from the nearest town of Newport, Tennessee.

The staff were all helpful, friendly and smiling. The horses were also that way! My horse, Felicia, actually came to me when I called to her.

We went cattle herding, did cow penning and everyday went on trail rides up into mountains. The sunset dinner ride took us up 2600 ft to a beautiful view of the valley below and the mountains around.

The mealtime we all gathered at one table, and talked over the events of the day with other guests and wranglers. The food, was good, down home, cooking and you never left hungry.

The buildings and are rooms were all made of rough cut wood and reminded you of a western town, with a saloon and hotel. There was game room for pool, foss ball, and games. There was square dancing one night in the saloon that even my husband who "doesn't dance" joined in the fun.

The owners the Gannon's were informative and friendly and can be absolutely proud of this fantastic retreat they've made.

As the weather warms up head north..

..to Wisconsin that is for an authentic American vacation adventure. There are powder muskets, cast-iron pots and beaver hats at the Prairie Villa Rendezvous 4 day event in June each year, located in Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin.

The re-enactment of times gone by when Native Americans, traders and fur trappers would gather to celebrate at the end of the trapping season, trade tales and furs and food.

Demonstrations range from blacksmithing, bow shooting, fiddling, tomahawk and knife throwing to weaving, pottery and traditional Native American dance and cooking.

For more information go to: http://http//www.prairieduchien.org

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