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Post by FlyingCowgirl on Mar 21, 2010 6:38:53 GMT -8
May 29th to 30th (or 31st) (however long you want to camp) Get together at an old Ranch with friends and family. Has a heated outhouse and now has corrals for the horses, has water and many rides available including water falls. Katie and I went on this last year and camped and it was alot of fun...and hot! Bring your horses and camping gear and the kids too! Nice big creek! Several lakes in the area. www.bentler.us/eastern-washington/recreation/escure-ranch.aspxWe understand this is Memorial day weekend but this is the earliest weekend we have available (we must go early in the year due to vicious Rattlesnakes in the area) |
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wrightp
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Post by wrightp on Mar 24, 2010 19:30:03 GMT -8
this sounds like a lot of fun. How do you organize the camping? Do you have to make separate reservations? Would anyone consider sharing their trailer? My husband fly-fishes and I have a 7-year-old daughter who loves to camp, so it might be a great way to spend the weekend for all of us!
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Post by andrea on Mar 25, 2010 6:38:29 GMT -8
Is this ride open to anyone? I'm curious to know if we need reservations as well. I might be able to come. It looks fun!
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Post by 20xsweetcowgirl on Mar 25, 2010 6:52:03 GMT -8
This ride is open to anyone......it is first come first serve. Invite your friends. We can all go together or split off (most likely split off into separate groups depending on the amount of people).
Kids are very welcomed!!!!!!
Patty- I could probably arrange to pick you up.
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Post by Tiki on Mar 25, 2010 7:54:14 GMT -8
Hey Katie you might want to check with Teresa on this she mentioned a limit or there was a fee. I told her to count Isabella in and if we needed we would split the fee. But maybe that was a different ride but I thought it was this one. But I know it was for everyone but she might want some # I don't know.
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wrightp
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Post by wrightp on Mar 25, 2010 15:09:12 GMT -8
Thank you Cowgirl! I'll check with the spousal unit and see if he's interested.
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Post by lorir on Mar 26, 2010 13:10:48 GMT -8
Would it be alright to come for one day? I live near here and our motorhome is pretty much toast anyway.
Do I need to make reservations to ride for a day?
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wrightp
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Post by wrightp on Mar 26, 2010 16:45:41 GMT -8
My husband wants to know if he'd be the only guy there! Anyone else thinking of bringing male company???
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Post by andrea on Mar 26, 2010 20:25:14 GMT -8
If I come (and it's still a pretty big "if") my husband would most likely be with me.
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Post by FlyingCowgirl on Mar 26, 2010 21:04:44 GMT -8
Would it be alright to come for one day? I live near here and our motorhome is pretty much toast anyway. Do I need to make reservations to ride for a day? Lori, you can come for the day. It might be worth it to you to venture out there and take a look around before hand. That is what I am planning. |
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Post by wrightp on Mar 28, 2010 9:50:07 GMT -8
I'm still interested. How do we make the reservation and pay $$? I'm also wondering about the corral set-up. I have no idea how Cisco will react with horses he doesn't know, if we're sharing corrals. He is the boss horse at our barn, but was in the middle of the pack at his old barn. I don't want anyone getting hurt if he decides they're looking at him funny, or vice-versa. I've never camped with a horse so any feedback from the more experienced folks is very welcome!
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Post by 20xsweetcowgirl on Mar 28, 2010 23:21:29 GMT -8
Last year before the corrals were built we just tied the horses to the trailers.
I'm going to make a car trip down there maybe next with with FlyingCowgirl to check out the corrals and the drive. I've only been there once and I wasn't driving.
I will let you know more about fees.
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Post by 20xsweetcowgirl on Mar 30, 2010 13:43:32 GMT -8
Also Patty- I advise to get a Hay BAG (not net). Big R and Aslin Finch sell them.
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Post by Mustang~Girl on Mar 30, 2010 15:15:07 GMT -8
This sounds like fun! My grandpa was the one who was in charge of putting up the new coralls and everything there this last fall! it makes it so much better and easier to camp!
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Post by 20xsweetcowgirl on Apr 20, 2010 12:44:13 GMT -8
Lisa and I took a drive down this morning!!!! Here are the correct directions (we had a wrong one and ended up in Ewan!!)
Trail Access: Take 1-90 to Sprague exit (245) go under freeway and
head south through Sprague on Hwy 23 for 11 miles. You turn right on Davis Road for 7.5
miles (past grain silos) , and go left at Jordon Knot Road for 2 miles. Jordon Knot Road crosses
Rock Creek. You then take a right at the Rocky Creek Management area and drive 2.5 miles to
trail head.
This area is remote- no cell phone service (at least not for Verizon & AT&T).
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Post by Tiki on Apr 20, 2010 14:24:23 GMT -8
OMG that must have taken you a while to figure out! How was the road? I wish there was cell phone service oh well I'm looking forward to the trip. I actually thought it was next weekend I was getting ready for it and then I realized everything said May I'm totally a month off. Do you think we will still be good for no snakes??? This hot weather isn't helping with that. But I rode today so I'm not complaining much. Thanks guys for checking it out!! It is a great day to be outside.
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Post by FlyingCowgirl on Apr 20, 2010 18:33:16 GMT -8
I wish there was cell phone service oh well I'm looking forward to the trip. Well, there is a bit of service, but you'd have to drive up the road and climb top a little hill. I had some service on the road, but I'm sure on the hill you'd have great service. So, for those that are just unable to function without your cell... there is an option  Also, there are only 2 corrals. And who knows how many are really planning to come out? Also, who knows if others are planning an outting there? Not sure. My two horses are good on the trailer and it will only be one night out there. Basically with snakes, don't bother them, they won't bother you. Don't reach into dark places that you cannot see first. Stay alert. I spoke with a Park Ranger and in his 15 years, he had seen only a couple bites. Some were from kids messing with snakes and the other was a drunk, running around barefoot in the middle of the night. |
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Post by 20xsweetcowgirl on Apr 22, 2010 10:06:56 GMT -8
I also suggest not washing your rigs before going!!! LOL
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Post by 20xsweetcowgirl on May 19, 2010 0:26:03 GMT -8
Camping is coming up soon!! I just bought a new hay bag- www.coolhorse.com has some pretty fancy ones on sale right now!! Top Load with designs for $17.00!! ***I do have to warn you that they only have the Diva Dot and Fine Line in stock- everything else is backordered and won't get them for 2-3 weeks. |
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Post by Laura on May 19, 2010 6:56:22 GMT -8
I'm still trying to decide if Alexa and I can come. I wish my husband could come. I hate leaving him at home to fend for himself and take care of all the other animals. Anyone bringing any dogs? I think if I could take one or two of the dogs off of his hands, that would help.
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Post by 20xsweetcowgirl on May 19, 2010 8:02:49 GMT -8
I guess if your dog listens well I don't see it being a problem. I'm not bringing Bailey since he's still learning- I don't trust him at all times.
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Post by Laura on May 19, 2010 9:17:30 GMT -8
Well, I probably should leave them at home. Ginger listens and would probably not be a problem, but you never know -- away from home she might not be as obedient.
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Post by Tiki on May 19, 2010 13:01:46 GMT -8
I would love to bring the new puppy but he is to small and hasn't slept through he night yet. I'm looking forward to the trip with you all. Isabella is excited too. Is anyone going saturday morning? Maybe we could meet up since I don't know where I'm going really. sprage lake exit right.
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Post by FlyingCowgirl on May 19, 2010 13:15:01 GMT -8
Tiki, I'm going Sat Morning. We could meet at my exit or Sprague.
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Post by 20xsweetcowgirl on May 19, 2010 13:46:39 GMT -8
I am going Saturday morning.......I need to check with Patty to see if she needs a ride.
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Post by Laura on May 21, 2010 10:15:16 GMT -8
I'd like to meet up with someone Saturday morning too...thinking more like I'll be going, at least for Saturday and then possibly camp just Saturday night.
Are there campfire rings to make a fire? I need to go dig through our old camping stuff and see if we still have a little stove.
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Post by 20xsweetcowgirl on May 21, 2010 10:23:06 GMT -8
Maybe the Sprague or Tyler Exits are the best places to meet at. Which way will you be coming Laura? I think Teresa goes to Waukon rd and gets on the Freeway at Tyler exit?
What time are we thinking? I'm thinking meet sometime between 9 and 10??? Remember we have all day!!!! LOL
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Post by 20xsweetcowgirl on May 21, 2010 10:38:32 GMT -8
Will anyone going have bute or banamine on hand? If not I will get some.
Never know bring the first aid kit!!!
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Post by highwayoflife on May 21, 2010 13:48:56 GMT -8
Not sure how I missed this topic. >< I tried to find the location based on your directions, I think I'm close, but I don't have the exact location from my end point in this map, can you drag the 'B' to the correct location and save it for us? Is there a reservation or any other fee that's required? - I don't know for sure if we can come, but I'd like to try. If we come, there would be 3 guys, so your husbands will have company.  maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=Sprague,+WA&daddr=Unknown+road&geocode=FT6-0QIdLtb3-CkxKXDQQ_ieVDGRS1_HXsxo3g%3BFXTpzQIdk2n4-A&hl=en&mra=ls&sll=47.046981,-117.93731&sspn=0.012501,0.023818&ie=UTF8&z=11 |
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Post by Laura on May 21, 2010 14:25:02 GMT -8
I have a full tube of Banamine for sure, and I think I have Bute but will have to double-check.
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