The US Army established Fort Bowie in 1862. In 1870, census data recorded it as “Apache Pass” with 400 white residents. At that time, it was located in Pima County. In 1880, census data shows it as “Camp Bowie”. The army declared 184 residents. However, no demographic information was provided. A year later, Camp Bowie …
Our last ride of 2020 was to the incredible ruins of Fort Bowie, located in Southeastern Arizona. There is so much history here, even if you are not a history buff! It is nearly impossible not to get caught up in the excitement of exploring an area that Apaches, soldiers, and settlers once roamed. Additionally, …
Imagine having the opportunity to ride right past the grave of the famous Apache, Cochise? No one actually knows where his grave is, but somewhere in the Dragoon Mountains, his bones rest in secrecy. During his 12 years of frustrating the Army’s attempt to rein him in, he and a small band of Apaches hid …
It topped out at 57 degrees but felt much warmer on a mid-December day when we rode to Council Rocks. It took us a little over an hour to get to the trailhead from our location in Pearce, Arizona. Council Rocks is located on the western end of the Dragoon Mountains. (Complete directions can be …
Normally, Turkey Creek has water flowing in the creek bed. When our camp buddy and friend, Jim, took us there in mid-December, there wasn’t a drop of water to be seen. He commented that he had never been there when there was no water. Our almost-6 mile round trip ride wound through a pine forest. …
Shortly after Thanksgiving Day, our camp hostess took us to the historic town of Fairbank for a day ride. Our party included my husband and myself, another couple who was camping at Lazy Horse Ranch, a friend of our hostess, and our hostess Ann. Two of our four dogs accompanied us, a factor which created …
Our first trailer ride off the property was to the Dragoon Mountains. It was only a 25-minute drive. We used the stock trailer here at Lazy Horse Ranch. Our guide was Ann, the owner of the place. Three of our dogs joined Ann, Alan, and me on this adventure. Prior to this trip, we had …
Photo credit Michael Chow/The Republic The Wildfire Crisis Arizona is struggling with three extremely serious wildfires. The Bighorn fire is nearly out, but it was the 8th largest in the state’s history. This fire impacting the Santa Catalina Mountains is in the southern part of the state, near Tuscon. It burned for nearly a month …
First things first… The lost horse has been found! Update at the end of this blog! Also VSV updates! I am all about being as prepared as possible in case something happens to go wrong. There is so much in life that you can’t control… why not hedge your bet and take steps to prevent or …
Geronimo was a revered and respected chief and medicine man in the Apache tribe. He was born in 1829 and died in 1909. Did you know that he died as a result of falling off his horse? How many of us who ride horses have watched movies about the relationship the Indians had with their …
