Summer feels like its forever away, but as soon as the temperatures really start to drop, we all start dreaming of endlessly long days of fun in the sun and warm and glowing nights where anything feels like it could happen. Picnics, road trips, walks along the ocean — it is the season that everyone looks forward to. If you are feeling on the adventurous side, head to Dutch Creek Trails in Banner Elk, North Carolina where gentle horses await you for a thrilling Cowboy-guided ride through the wilderness. The following photos were taken last year during the summer months:
Wonderful! I love the fuzzy caterpillar.
S/he’s cute right?
Wow, it looks so amazing! Love the butterfly! 🙂
Me toooo!
i like the horse Glamour Shots
Hahaha thanks!
I haven’t been on a horse since I was in middle school but this makes me want to ride again! Great photos!
I love riding them, but man do I hurt afterwards haha! Thank you!!!
100% pure Americana and I love it!
Haha yes you’re right! 100% pure Americana!!! 🙂
Very nice photos! That is what I call photography.
Why thank you so much!
I love these summery pictures, Andi! 🙂 I feel right at home with the super hot weather we’ve been having here in Oz. 🙂
I bet you do! Thankfully, the weather is finally starting to drop for us, though we are still in the 80’s here.
Love the horse pics!
Thanks love!
Fabulous photos. Love the butterflies so much!!!
Thank you so much! I love the butterflies too!!!
Gorgeous photos! Make me want to go for a horseback ride
Thank you my dear!!!
Wow. Look at all of that open space! Thanks for stopping by!
You’re welcome! 🙂
beautiful! Would love to visit there.
I promise you would love it!
Such beautiful photos.
Thank you sooo much!
Love your blog, traveling encouragements/aspirations, and these beautiful horses!! Brings a little smile to my soul.
Wow what a gorgeous comment to receive, thank you from the bottom of my heart!
I’m bummed I was in Boone and didn’t get to make it to Banner Elk, but there’s never enough time to do everything is there? I’m obsessed with Blowing Rock and want to make it back there very soon, so I’ll plan enough time to make it to BE, too! How long does it take you to get there from Charlotte (asking should I propose I meet my sister there when she’s back from her fall in NYC)?
If you drive fast a little over 2 hours. If you like to stop along the way plan on 3 hours. You must visit BE, you’ll love it! Blowing Rock is such a lovely place!!!