I first stumbled across this book at our local feed store and was immediately drawn to one word: "mules". My love for mules started when my dad got us our first "horse." Like lots, or even most little girls, I wanted a horse of my own. Little did I know that I would fall in love with a mule named Barney. . .
Jody Foss wrote Mules Across the Great Wide Open after her pack trip from Park City, Utah to Spokane, Washington. The trip was 1,300 miles long and they accomplished it with three horses, two mules, a couple dogs, her sister, and their friend. Along the way, they record stories from old timers and interesting characters they meet along the way.
The book is an easy read, 285 pages with a section of photographs from the trip and illustrations throughout. I will warn you, after reading this book you will want to drop everything, pack up, and ride out into the sunset - never looking back. The book is not overly dramatized, but simply depicts the adventures and the people they come across.
I would recommend this to anyone interested in pack trips, mules or the pure romance of riding out into unknown country...
Happy trails!
This sounds so good. Both my sisters used to be cooks in remote hunting camps. They packed in with mules and I know both would love this book. Check - just added to my Christmas shopping list.
ReplyDeleteWe should make a road trip to Mule Days in Bishop Cali some year. Would be a hoot!
Oh my gosh, I'm gonna have to read that book. You know me and my love of mules :-)
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