There are many specific spots in North Central Idaho that
are great to visit. Sometimes, though, it’s nice to go see the places that
don’t have names. There are several ways to do this, but one of my favorites is
on horseback.
Part of why I love to explore on horseback is because I love
horses. Another reason is because, as you might have noticed, I love local
history. Horses are an important part of local history. Appaloosas were bred by
the Nez Perce in this area, which changed the lives of these people. Horses
also brought the settlers here and helped them work their farms and get from
one place to another.
Another great reason to explore is because riding a horse is
faster than walking and horses have greater endurance than people do. This
means that you can see more, go farther, and stay out longer than you would if
you were hiking.
You can also ride horses just about anywhere. Of course, if
you go on private property, you need to ask for permission. However, there
really isn’t any need to go on private property. You can ride in most Idaho
state parks and national forests. You can even ride alongside the road,
although you might want to take some safety precautions, such as wearing
clothes that are easily visible.
Finally, even if you don’t have a horse or have never ridden
before, there are a number of ranches where you can rent horses and tack and
have a guide come with you. These trips will probably be on the ranch’s
property, and you’ll get to see places that you wouldn’t be able to see from
the road or that the owner of the property wouldn’t let you go on foot.
For your next adventure in North Central Idaho, you
just might want to consider taking a horseback ride.
