10 of us booked almost 2 years ago....and it was worth the wait. Brandon, Kenra and Kaleb made for a "Bucket List" trip that we will all remember. Engaging, humorous, out of the way courteous doing a great job in keeping us out of trouble.......& very well fed. Could go on and on.....but you will not be disappointed. read more

What to do for my 600th review? I mulled over several options and checked my bookmarks--when I saw this, I thought, that's the one! My high school buddy from Michigan told me when we talked in Feb of 2009 that she was planning on going on a Wagon Train in the summer. I was intrigued and asked her if she wanted company and she told me she'd let me know if it was for sure closer to the date. In May she called and asked if I was still interested and I said sure! I mean, who wouldn't jump at the chance to spend a week in the Grand Tetons, under the stars, sleeping in a sleeping bag in 30 degree weather in a tent or a covered wagon, riding horseback part of the day and in the covered wagon the rest of the day, eating food cooked in a chuckwagon, no electricity, no running water, away from civilization. Me! I called the number she gave me and signed up without hesitation. Why hesitate? I grew up watching westerns in the 50's and 60's so this was sort of a "Bucket List" adventure for me. She was driving from MI and I decided to fulfill another long time wish and took the train. We met in Denver where she picked me up and drove together the rest of the way to Jackson, Wy, spent the night in the motel where we were to meet the wagonmasters the next morning and got some rest. At 8am we took the items we needed for the camping and were picked up and transported about a 90 minute drive to the base camp in the mountains where we unloaded and boarded wagons and horses for the afternoon ride. I did the wagon in the morning and rode the horse in the afternoon. Hmmm, oh yeah, I haven't been on a horse since I was 15, let's see 45 years ago. Hmmm. Yeah, I was a bit sore by the time we got back but it was well worth it for the gorgeous scenery. Imagine the quiet! No traffic, no electric lights to interfere with the starry sky so we could see every star God created up there at night. The wranglers did everything--and did it well! They helped us on the horses, drove the teams pulling the wagons, tended to the horses, saddled and fed them, led the trail rides, served our food, talked to and guided us so we would know what to do, informed us on the things we were seeing and tended to those who suffered altitude sickness. And they were perfect gentlemen every minute. kind and respectful, humorous and entertaining. It was obvious they really loved their job, dealing with the people enjoying the wonders of the Grand Tetons, tending to and riding the horses. Some of them had been with this organization for 16 years or so. The youngest was an 18 year old girl! Our group ranged from kids of 10-13 up to a grandmother whose family took her on the two-day version for her 80th birthday! Eight of us were there for the whole week and we became quite close by the end. Four of the eight are now FB friends of mine. The food was excellent--every meal the whole trip! There was such variety and we were very appreciative of each and every delicious dish. Every meal brought rounds of compliments from all for the cook. He even baked a surprise cake for Andrew, whose 11th birthday was in the middle of the trip! I just can't speak highly enough of this organization. It was worth every penny and made for wonderful memories. They made sure we were safe and enjoying ourselves every minute. And they do the same for every group that passes through. If you ever have the chance to go on this trip--jump at it! Here's a link to a YouTube video showing some of the scenery, horses etc. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nuB08XDB6W0 read more

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