America of the Americas

Some of the exhibits inside the aquarium are cold climate exhibits. This particular exhibit demonstrates life in this manner.
This exhibit is of a class of penguin known as the African Rock Hopper.

Aquarium of The Americas

The Gulf of Mexico is represented in the Aquarium of the Americas as a bio diverse demonstration of life. It's purpose is to demonstrate the effectiveness of a responsible industrial initiative in combination with natures ability to survive. Throughout the Gulf, there are oil and gas drilling platforms that are required for our energy consumption throughout the USA.

The Gulf Exhibit is a replication of a drilling platform. The aquarium has assembled a sampling of some of the life that divers and fisherman encounter when visiting the platforms of the Gulf of Mexico.

Some of the life divers and fisherman encounter are on display in this exhibit. The animal life includes...Jacks,turtles,redfish,sand tiger sharks,nurse sharks,stingrays,and tarpon.

The Travel Trailer

Many riders spend the weekend associated with this type affair. In order that one insures preparation properly facilitated, the travel trailer is the mode of choice. The travel trailer also provides one with the ability to rest in comfort during a long weekend.

Pre-Ride Socializing

This is a giant party for sure, however, there are no restrictions as to when you may begin socializing. These families come early and enjoy cookouts and other forms of acceptable social behavior prior to the ride.

By the time the ride finally gets under way, most riders are well primed as a result of the early arrivals.

Saddled and Ready

After the animals are delivered to the area for riding via horse trailer, they are saddled for riding and the rest is all fun.

It's Time For Line Up

After the warm up, riders are moved to an area for line up prior to the beginning of the trail ride.

Excellent Riding At A Young Age

This young lady has been demonstrating her skills with this animal. She is very good at controlling this animal.

Warm-Up Time In the Arena

As the riders arrive early, the arena is available for pre-ride warm up for those that have traveled some distance to be here. It also provides spectators with an opportunity to view some excellent equestrian skills before the ride begins.

Riders Begin Training Early

This is a family affair and young people are brought into the lifestyle very early. These young men are very happy to be here today.

Let's Mount The Wagons

This is a family affair and not all riders will choose to ride horses along the way. In order that we accommodate everyone, wagons are assembled for the journey. They come in all sizes and designs. My favorite is the wagon with the bales on hay stacked for the seating arrangements. After a long ride, this is the favored mode of transportation. Some variations are equipped with portable restroom facilities.