August 2017 Yellowstone National Park Part 4

August 2017 Yellowstone National Park Part 4
Heading down off one of the ridges and following the trail switchback. Eventually we make it down to the stream in the distance and the sky opens up on us, with a heavy downpour. Ronnie Cline is ahead of me on Merl, the Appaloosa Mare.
City Slickers Dustup with the Ohio Crowd for Billy Cline’s aka “Billy Joe Jim Bob’s” 50th Birthday Celebration. After flying into Bozeman Montana, we made our way to Cooke City Montana and met up with Luke and Lucas of the Skyline Ranch. After a short overnight stay at the lodge upon arriving, the animals and gear were loaded up and brought to the trail head. Those who made the trip, included the celebrant Billy Cline, his father Ronnie, and his sons Brad, Daniel and Aaron. Also in attendance was Billy’s brother-in-law Fernando, his nephew Blake and myself. Close to thirty animals in all made the 3 day 2 night 30 mile trip threw Yellowstone National Park. Can’t say enough about the great job Luke, his son Lucas and the two other cowboys did! I’ve been to Yellowstone park three times in all. The first trip was in 1984 before the 1988 wildfires and again in 1993 with my wife Anne. This trip was different however, as it was completely on horseback, assisted by mules and donkeys. I always highly recommend this trip, and Skyline Ranch would always be my first choice. I can’t say enough about the amazing job they did, real life American Cowboys