Cowboys interested in participating in each Saturday's rodeo can register from Tuesday - Saturday. Rides will be led by a park naturalist to discuss important aspects of park's natural science and history. Riders will stay in Sauceda ranch bunkhouse nights and there will be evening entertainment. Applicants must be physically fit and able to ride 12 miles daily in rough terrain. You learn about locating water, using native plants, making shelter, signaling, starting fires and cooking, making tools and primitive weapons.
Emphasis is on primitive skills.
Previously used by U.S. Air Force and Customs Services. Workshop takes place at Sauceda headquarters of Ranch. Come sample real cowboy culture at this 3-day western happening in Alpine. It draws cowboy poets, storytellers and musicians from all over the country and is held at the Sul Ross University campus. Everyone welcome to attend, no need for reservations, just show up.