A yellow mule wagon rolls into your town and you think, “hmmmm…. Wonder what he’s selling?”

Hmmmm…..
Anselmo, NE

Problem is, there’s a gap between what folks think they can buy off a mule wagon – and what you can actually carry aboard an equine-powered machine. I roll into a town like Anselmo, Nebraska, and folks wander up with a fist-full of dollars saying, “Mister, I’d like a hotdog.” or, “Mister, I’d like an ice cream.”

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Breaking News: The RiverEarth.com General Store has moved aboard that Lost Sea wagon for the next 6 weeks. That’s right, here’s you chance to get signed books, DVDs and a Great Plains bookmark straight off the Lost Sea Expedition wagon….

Windmill, man and mule
Outside Hyannis, Nebraska

A hearty “Thanks!” to all you adventurous readers who ordered a copy of the book Too Proud to Ride a Cow as seen on the UNC-TV’s “North Carolina Bookwatch”. To let you share in the travel experience, all copies are signed. Now let’s go flying…

The hat’s eye view of Polly’s new job

High gas prices got you swearing you’ll go back to mule wagon? Well, before you call me about trading in your vehicle, come rake hay with mule Polly and Trent Loos…

Lakota Elder Janice Red Willow speaks with mule Polly
Hisle, South Dakota

Mule Polly and I were recently guests of Lakota Elder Janice Red Willow. Listen as Janice pronounces the names of common prairie animals in her Native Lakota…

Ralph Porch
Wanblee, South Dakota

Ranchers are big burly guys that twist barbed wire and rope steers, right? Then why is Ralph Porch walking around with a giant baby bottle full of warm milk? Listen to Ralph Porch explain how some days he gets to be the momma cow…