Darley’s Travel Blog

Darley Newman is the three-time Daytime Emmy-nominated host and producer of the internationally broadcast Equitrekking television series. Darley shares stories of traveling to destinations as close to home as Virginia and as far-flung as Botswana—horse riding, hiking, biking, dog-sledding and having active, equestrian adventures with local people.

Canada Day Photo Journey- Great Places to Soak in Nature

In honor of Canada's birthday, July 1st, get inspired to get outdoors and enjoy the beauty of Canada's natural spaces with these photos and travel tips. by Darley Newman Having traveled to film in Canada a few times for our Emmy-winning series Equitrekking, I've experienced th...

Equitrekking’s 50 State Trail Riding Project- USA Horse Trails

Have a cool horseback trail that you've explored? We are making it a goal to publish trail riding articles from every state on Equitrekking.com as a part of the "50 State Trail Riding Project". We want Equitrekking.com to serve as a resource for people who want to head out and horseback ride. ...

5 Great Ranches, Lodges & Vacations for Sporty Dads

Got a dad who loves the great outdoors? Check out these lodges, ranches and multi-sport vacations that cater to a father's love of fly-fishing, horseback riding, golf and more. by Darley Newman Years ago I took a father/ daughter trip to explore our family roots in Scandinavia. Both sides ...

National Trails Day - Wyoming Trails Photo Montage

Get Inspired to Hits the Trails with these Horseback Riding Wyoming Photos by Darley Newman In honor of the National Trails Day, which is the first Saturday of every June, check out this photo montage from trail riding Wyoming's Shoshone National Forest and Bridger Teton National Forest an...

Top Jackson Hole Dude Ranches

These top Jackson Hole dude ranches grant diverse choices for families, groups and solo travelers, from trail rides to Vaulting to the ranch where the ABC comedy “Modern Family" filmed. If you want to go dude ranch hopping, the Jackson Hole area of Wyoming is a good pick. While most people...

Alaska- Seward Horse Ride

My adventures horse riding Seward and viewing wildlife and Alaska beaches on the Kenai Peninsula in Alaska with Bree Bardarson of Bardy's Trail Rides by Darley Newman Bree Bardarson of Bardy’s Trail Rides was born and raised in Alaska. As an Alaskan native and horse lover, she was a ...

The Best Horseback Riding Vacations for Wine Lovers

If you like good vino and riding horses, check out these equestrian vacations that combine the two! Horseback riding vacations are diverse and whether you stay on a ranch, at an estancia or in a castle, you can enjoy comfort on your travels along with stellar nature from in the saddle. We know t...

YQA -  Where to Horse Ride Amid Wildflowers

In honor of the first day of spring, check out these destinations to ride horses amid wildflowers. Alaska, Kentucky, Hawaii's Big Island and Ireland trail riding. by Darley Newman Spring is finally here! After a long winter, hopefully everyone is finally digging out. Besides where t...

Dreamy Inn to Inn Riding Vacations in Europe

Europe is home to dreamy places to saddle up, including Irish castles, Tuscan farmhouses and beautiful beaches. One great way to see Europe on a riding vacation is an inn-to-inn riding tour. Here are a few of the best. 1. Connemara with Willie Leahy We keep telling folks to take this vacati...

Horseback Riding with Medicine Bow Lodge in Wyoming

Located in the Medicine Bow National Forest in the true wilds of Wyoming, Medicine Bow Lodge celebrates 100 years next year. That a dude ranch can last that long is special in itself, and upon a visit to ride, eat and enjoy this historic property, a longtime member of the Dude Ranchers Association, ...