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…

Collecter’s item
Double-headed calf #1
Ekalaka, MT

Out here on the Plains, lots of folks are sharing their collections with me. I’ve even started my own…

Jawbone
South of Rochford, SD

It’s okay for a mule traveler to take color photos. Still, some are better in black and white…

There’s no sign marking where the Lost Sea starts and stops. There sure are a bunch out here though……

If you’re thinking South Dakota critters, you’re thinking antelope, prairie dogs, buffalo, deer and mules, right? How about a 17-foot long ocean going turtle…?

Twila Merrill
Scenic, South Dakota

Feeling bold – like you can’t be unhorsed?
Don’t.
Rodeo legend Twila Merrill recently explained to mule Polly and me that that there ain’t a cowgirl that can’t be throwed…

Patti Oleic
Imlay, SD

I recently hid the Lost Sea wagon under a steel bin that stores 22 tons of cow cake. Patti Oleic explains what kind of cake the cows eat out here in South Dakota Badlands….