~ A Few Testimonials about our Rides ~ "If you want to make this an adventure for a couple, and only one of you rides, not to worry. A number of locations were accessible by vehicle and the non-riding spouses were shepherded by Marcie to these spots. " "The 'Meet & Greet' at the Crystal Palace Saloon proved to us that this was going to be a fantastic experience." "Our wranglers were the best." "This was without a doubt the best vacation ever." "A great experience and a truly unique vacation." "You don't have to be an expert horseman, in fact, we had several people that had never been on a horse in their life and they did great." "My horse for the ride was perfect for my riding ability (novice, beginner)." "We'll be back next year!" “Thank you for the ride of my life!” | (b).jpg)
Steve & Marcie Shaw Owners, Great American Adventures at Buffalo Creek Canyon, Hole-in-the-Wall Ride 2010 "Join Us on an Historic Ride, Tour or Steamboat Cruise" Check out: Photo Gallery | ~ A Few More Testimonials about our Rides ~ "The right combination of realism, history, and riding flexibility (intermediate rider)." "No effort is spared to make sure that everyone (including non-riding spouses) shares in the adventure." "Steve, a special thanks to you and Marcie and all the ladies for making my wife feel so welcome. I can’t thank you enough for including the non-riding spouses in many of the activities during this ride. She was infected with the enthusiasm and camaraderie instantly and it did not wane through the week. She had a wonderful time." "Every day is an exciting new adventure." "Steve and Marcie Shaw treat this as an event put together for a group of friends." "The ride was a hundred times better than its description." “On a scale of 1 to 10, I would rate this a 15.” “It felt like we had gone back in time.” |
"When the legend becomes fact, print the legend......." from the 1962 film, The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance" Click on each underscored name: 1. Horse & Rider magazine names Billy the Kid's Regulator Ride and Wyatt Earp's Vendetta Ride as two of their Top 50 Great Events and two of four Top Trail Rides in the United States - page 59, August 2011 issue 2. Ranch & Reata magazine highlights Butch Cassidy's Hole-in-the-Wall Ride, five color photos, pages 48-51, June/July 2011 issue (on magazine's cover, click the bottom line, "Lighting Out - Wyoming's Hole-in-the-Wall Country," it's 4 pages - don't forget to turn the page) 3. American Cowboy magazine lists Wyatt Earp's Vendetta Ride with color photo - page 40, June/July 2011 issue (Side-bar: Read subscriber's comment, American Cowboy Mailbag - June / July 2011 issue, page 25) 4. Horse & Rider magazine names Wyatt Earp's Vendetta Ride as one of their Top 50 Great Escapes - page 48, February 2011 issue 5. Arizona sanctions Wyatt Earp's Vendetta Ride as an Official Centennial Event - February, 2011 6. Read Darley Newman's (of TV's Equitrekking series) story, "Making History on Horseback" - February 2011 7. Listen to Great American Adventures' Global Radio Spot Radio Spot - launched February 2011 8. True West magazine's "Reader's Choice Award" for Best Horse Trail Ride Out West for 2011 ... Wyatt Earp's Vendetta Ride 9. American Cowboy magazine features Butch Cassidy's Hole-in-the-Wall Ride - page 35, June/July 2010 issue 10. True West magazine's "Best of the West" Tour Company Award for 2009 & 2010 11. Read Steve and Marcie Shaw's Interview in True West magazine - last page, May 2009 issue |
"RIDE WHERE LEGENDS RODE" 
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Crossing the Little Bighorn River Montana Territory Custer's Ride to Glory June 2004, 2005, 2006, 2008 & 2011 | %20(2).gif)
* Galloping Through Tombstone Arizona Territory Wyatt Earp's Vendetta Ride October 2009, 2010, & 2011 | %20copy.gif)
Heading for Jackson Hole Wyoming Territory Jeremiah Johnson's Wilderness Ride August 2010 | -compressed%20copy.gif)
* Outrunning Joe Lefors' Super Posse Wyoming Territory Butch Cassidy's Hole-in-the-Wall Ride June 2010 & 2011 |
* NOTE: The photos you'll see throughout this website with us galloping through Mescal Studios and the various landscapes are of those of us that have volunteered to gallop or lope for the fun of it and for the photo ops. I've had some of you say, "I can't ride like that." That's okay!! The rides are for every riding level. Only those that want to gallop / lope when the time and terrain permits will do so. You'll never be asked to do anything you don't feel safe doing. Now... go check out some of these rides. Everyone, and I mean everyone, can do these rides. If you love Old West history, love the myth and lore of Wyatt Earp, Billy the Kid, Butch Cassidy & the Sundance Kid or just want to participate in a cattle drive or scenic ride you certainly should put these on your "Bucket List." Many have... read their testimonials to see what you're missing. ** NEWS FLASH: According to a recent San Francisco State University Study ... The best way to indulge yourself that will bring long-term emotional benefits is to invest in experiences, not stuff! Purchases such as a day at the spa, theatre tickets, or perhaps a wonderful vacation will bring more happiness than buying objects. "Buying a new shirt, pair of shoes, or electronic device may give you a temporary lift, but you'll adapt to it," says study author Ryan Howell, Ph.D. "Once you do it, it won't be as uplifting anymore." Spending on experiences, however, creates an emotional reserve of "memory capital." Unlike a new vehicle, those good memories only get better, and the study found no correlation between the price of purchases - whether material or experiential - and the happiness they produce. So, in a nutshell; Give yourself an emotional, long-term boost ... treat yourself to a Great American Adventure; either an historic horseback ride, tour, cruise or possibly all three and savor the memories ........... I like it!!! Great American Adventures .... Creating Lifetime Memories ** Excerpts taken from the Sept/Oct 2010 issue of AARP magazine ... yeah, I'm long past the age to qualify for the magazine!! |
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