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Show Brunner You cant really call the Houston and Mangum families Red Rock Ride roughin it.., because hearty, homestyle meals are served three times a day to you, no matter your remote location. You can't really call it roughin it.. .because at the end of a long day of riding, you get to take a hot shower and go to sleep on a mattress in a sturdy, covered tent. You cant really call it rough 'in it.. .because the horses and mules you ride are already bridled, saddled and fed, before you even get on. But the saddle sores you get after riding for seven days through the spectacular southern Utah and northern Arizona countryside. . .they're definitely roughon it! By Dixie Everybody dreams of being a cowboy and riding the open range. The Red Rock Ride offers horseriders the opportunity. The seven day adventure leads inter- national guests through three national parks, as well as some of the most spectacular scenery in the entire nation. Seven days in the saddle may sound unappealing to those used to modern conveniences, but with the amenities that the Red Rock hosts provide, cowboys have never had it so good. Ive never had a holiday this great, said David of England. Ive seen places that Ive only dreamed & - 10 pm Lounge share their hospitality and pride superior food catering abilities in their restaurant and on location fires, could provide the sleeping arrangements and food. The Mangum family, who have guided horse riding tours through the national parks for over 20 years, could furnish the horses, mules and handsome wranglers. Together, they knew they had something special to offer people seeking western RGSTflURRNT & LOUNG6 FRGDONIA, ARIZONA - 1 3 Miles South of Kanab On Huuy 89R The longest leg of the journey on day three takes riders down through the Box of the Paria. But while offering the trip Red Rock Riders get to travel on the same narrow passage that requires an awful lot of work, to neither family wants quit outlaws, rustlers and cowboys much. so used decades ago. Camp that something they enjoy Red Rock riders, who come from night is at the Paria town site, an all over the world, are picked up old ghost town where many on the first day in Las Vegas. Zion Hollywood westerns have Leen National Park is their first stop filmed. where they meet their wranglers, Unlike their cowboy predeceshosts and horses. The dramatic sors, Red Rock Riders get a break white sandstone mountains of on their saddle-wear- y bums (as Rider and writer Dixie Brunner enjoys some fantastic scenery from the back of a horse on the Red Rock Ride. am (AZTime) 5 pm there were so many stars, said Melissa from Australia. I was awestruck that first night when I looked up at the sky, free from pollution or city lights, and saw all those stars. The pinnacles, spires and buttresses of Bryce National Park provide the backdrop for the second day of riding. The riders thread through the jagged spires on small mountain trails. While most participants have ridden horses before, the narrowness of the mountain trails cause even the most experienced a racing heart. in southern Utah with folks from around the world. The Houston family, long known for their Tours Welcome 5 pm Zion give participants their first glimpse of the stunning scenery to come. Campers are fed hearty meals, and sleep under the stars that night, giving many their first big sky experience. I never knew The Red Rock Ride was the brainstorm of the Houston and Mangum families wrho wanted to Seafood Restaurant adventure. We got together one night and were talking about starting the ride, said Keela Mangum, and after each trip and all the work, we say its going to be our last. of. Western Atmosphere Steak 20 The Kanab Area Vacation Guide Souvenir Edition Southern Utahs 'piuedt Is In Northern Arizona Modem Living failifoiHia 7 into pull OC&t4il Stwice StK6&itf and TtonrStKodiHf rfxcao SxtenUve Selection 520-643-74- 02 ... In the heart of scenic Zion, Bryce and Grand Canyon National Parks. Cool, Clean Mountain View - Reasonable Rates AJC - 31 Units - Handicapped Unit Available Middle of Town - Nearby Restaurants -Nearby Stores - 2 & 3 Bedroom - Heated Pool William & Krista Erickson - Owners Renee Corley - Manager 4ome tm ioxte |