Saturday, February 7, 2009

Hardware Ranch






Other years we have driven all the way up to Jackson Hole, WY to ride the sleigh out on the elk feed ground. It is a lot of fun but this year we decided to go see what the Hardware Ranch was like instead. The drive up Black Canyon was beautiful! I can't believe we haven't been up there before. The Visitor center was small but the people were all really nice. We were there on a day that wasn't very busy so we were able to get on a sleigh right away. Mr. Jensen was our driver and he looked very familiar to us but we never could place him. He was a nice man. A group of people from South Korea were on the sled with us. They were so funny. They were very excited to be there and their enthusiasm was refreshing. They were laughing at how much the elk poop and some even splashed on one of them which caused a huge uproar. Gabe brought his binoculars but the elk were so close he didn't need to use them. After the ride was over a Korean man was trying to get up the nerve to kiss Norman (one of the horses that pulled the sleigh). He didn't dare until Raygen just marched right up and gave him a big old kiss without even hesitating. It was funny to see his expression! It is always fun to get out of the house and enjoy nature. We had a good day and wouldn't hesitate to go back.

2 comments:

Kyle and Lacey said...

So fun to see your updates! That elk place looks like fun--especially with enthusiastic Koreans. Way to go, Raygen! I know I was blown away at some of the words she knew when I was reading with her. She is way smart! That is cute about her wanting to get A's. And Gabe's picture in his night vision goggles about made me fall off my chair from laughing. He is so stinking funny! Kyle and I still laugh about him trying to open that DVD with the limited-depth-perception goggles on! We miss you guys soooo much already.

Eric and Tracey said...

Looks like fun! I've never been there either. Hope things are good!