Uncovering America by Horseback Uncovering America by Horseback To Uncover America and document the adventure, horseman Bill Inman is traveling across America on horseback, slowing down the pace to find interesting places, individuals, groups and history that inspire pride or lift the spirit. This adventure will Articles
Green River Wyoming - A Rejuvenated Town: Journal Entry 29
2007-09-06 19:04:00 Lieutenant Chris Steffen helped us find a room in a town bursting at the seams because of the oil and gas industry. Rooms can be hard to find. He also assisted us in finding a place to put our horse. The next day we met Sergeant Glen Williams. He surprised us with a check from the Green River chapter of the Fraternal Order of the Police. I don’t get emotional very often, but this act of kindness brought tears to my eyes. This kind and helpful law enforcement officer can be seen in a photo with Bill and Blackie on the day we left Green River. America needs to wake up and realize that our law enforcement is here to help and protect us as well as enforce the law. On our second day here, we were looking for accommodations that would be more affordable. I had the pleasure of meeting Patricia Gregory, the general manager of the Oak Tree Inn. I explained to her the journey we were undertaking and how far we had come. She kindly provided a room for 2 nights. We took some pictures of h... More About: Journal , Wyoming , Town
Comments from Bill on the First 1000 Miles on Horseback
2007-09-03 03:51:00 This is the most challenging thing I have ever done and I am bound and determine to see it through. This would not be possible without my team or the support and assistance from our contributors that provide resources that is needed to go each leg of the journey so far. Thank you all ,you truly show us and hopefully the world what United States is really made of. Check out the Contributors and Friends page. More About: Miles , Comments , Bill
Catching Up on Gallery
2007-09-02 05:09:00 We met allot of nice people all across the state of Idaho and into the state of Wyoming. The assistance and cooperation of the law enforcement agencies and their families has been invaluable. They've taken us into their homes and treated us like family. Right now we are trying to catch up with the content we haven't put up. We are also putting together a page with the contributers for our first thousand miles. Below are the newest galleries we just put up. Click a picture to go to the gallery. Border of Idaho & Wyoming: Summit We camped on the side of the road at the summit elevation of 6066 ft. when we crossed from Idaho into Wyoming. The actual boarder line was 2 miles east. Camped at Steves Even the youngest cowboys learn to rope on the Walker Ranch. Our hosts where gracious and knew allot about what we face on this journey. Many thanks for all they did for us. Cokeville to Sage - Wyoming Our hosts in Cokeville were outstanding. ... More About: Gallery
Journal Entry Blowup
2007-08-27 05:31:00 Ok, so Brenda hasn't been able to send me her journal entries and pictures every day. So we were backed up and she asked me to post what she was finally able to send all at once. The events these entries happened days ago; I have no idea when (i hope to get her to date these entries has she writes them). Journal Entries 19-28 are new. I will be heading out to join them once again tomorrow (baring any problems). Hopefully i can handle the internet stiuation as they have not picked up a new antenna for the cell modem. Although it doesnt get the best reception and has never really been that reliable, an antenna greatly improves the service (really they should sell one with the modems). Below is a new gallery and the corresponding Journal Entry Inkom to Lava Hot Springs: Journal Entry 24 NEW GALLERY: Pocatello to Inkom to Lava Hot Springs read more
Lava Hot Springs to Soda Springs: Journal Entry 28
2007-08-27 04:38:00 Bob and Dave volunteer to come out Monday afternoon after work to pull our trailer to the next stop. Soda Springs is next on the map. So, on Monday morning, we fit Dallas’ truck with water, feed and the buckets necessary for him to run support for Bill. The trip is 24 miles and the guys are just getting to Soda Springs when Bob and Dave get to Lava Hot Springs. They have a hard time getting the trailer hooked to Dave’s truck because the hitch sits higher in his truck bed than ours does. They accomplish the feat though and we are off to Soda Springs. read more More About: Journal , Entry
Shoeing Horses: Journal Entry 27
2007-08-27 04:29:00 Bob wants Bill to show him some pointers on shoeing and Bill is happy to oblige. After all we are stuck here until the truck is fixed. So, on Sunday morning Bob comes with 3 horses for Bill and him to shoe. It takes all day for those guys to get shoes on the horses. One of them is a huge horse that is mixed with draft horse. Just as the guys get to the last foot on this one they are almost exhausted. The horse isn’t mean, he just isn’t well educated in manners where shoeing is concerned. read more More About: Journal , Horses , Entry
Horseshow at Downey: Journal Entry 26
More articles from this author:2007-08-27 04:27:00 We arrive at the fairgrounds at 8 a.m. The contestants are lining up. This is a big futurity for Paint horses. I’ve never seen so many different patterns and colors. These horses are all top of the line. The show begins with halter classes. After the halter classes are done Bill rides into the ring for an exhibition ride. The announcer tells the audience what our journey is all about and lets the folks know were we will be if they want to talk to us. When the show is about to start again and all the folks are through asking us questions, we head back to the trailer. More About: Journal , Entry 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 |
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