Older American here. You looked pretty comfortable on a horse. Had you ridden a horse before? I would have liked to have heard, in greater depth, more about the whole trail ride experience. When I was in my teens, over 57+ years ago [mid 60,s, early 70's], I spent many summers working at camps & stables & giving tourists & summer camp kids trail rides in the Adirondack mountains, in the north east US. Back then you got a one plus hour trail ride for $5.00. I have vivid memories of the saddle creaking, the smell of the horse, the smell of the vegetation, the sound of the hooves striking the ground, watching the horse's ears & eyes move & the serine rhythmic motion of the horses body, & how their head/neck bobbed & swayed as they walked. I also remember observing how the tourists & kids became immersed, sometimes overwhelmed, by the whole horse-human-nature experience. It was magical to see their reactions as they tried to process the experience. Of course it was also quite amusing to watch the people try & walk after their first trail ride. PS: Back east, the dear flies & mosquitos could be absolutely awful. Better & simpler times. Very moving video. Please keep trying to communicate your emotional reactions to your experiences while they are still fresh in your mind. Thank you.
Now that's what I call riding off into the sunset! This looked like such a fun experience to be a part of! Couldn't have asked for better weather and scenery too! 🤠🐴🌵
It's awesome that you got to see so much of the desert both on foot and on horseback. The shot of you standing under that enormous boulder instantly had me thinking that you wish you could take it back home to your parent's house. "But, I only brought back ONE rock!" 😂😂 It really is great that you're experiencing so many amazing things there in Arizona. If you don't do a Grand Canyon rafting trip on this trip you'll have to reserve your spot on one the next time you come out. It'll be the most amazing experience you'll have. Keep up the great work Marie, and keep smiling!
Bonjour Marie! I love that you;re able to have the doggos with you for much of your adventures. Just makes everything even better. Amazing scenery and what a very calm horse! I had to laugh though because before your hike the sign suggested to wear light colored clothing and you were wearing a black shirt and a black hat. I don't even own any black clothes because I can't stand how much they attract heat! Thanks for sharing with us! Bonne journee! ~Be Blessed
Yee haw!!! Giddy on up Cowgal Marie riding the range in the big country 🤠🌵 🐎 Trailing along with you just keeps on getting more enjoyable every week. Picking spring to visit has really payed off , it's so Beautiful with its yellow flowers blooming everywhere, the views feel so cinematic that you have to pinch yourself that it's real, the hillside rocks reminded me of those western shoot outs , the large boulder what a cool spot for keeping out the blazing heat, I like how the sun casts shadows over the valley, the landscape awesome it gives you that thirst for adventure. It's a kind gesture to leave a gem necklace behind sending out positive vibes for the den, you can always get another birthday one like Topaz symbolising love & strength, mine happens to be Turquoise , I will check out more about the cave. On a finishing note I'm happy at long last you'll saddled up , the horse was cute pricking up it's ears whenever you spoke, your a natural at it lighting up with joy , so unforgettable with setting sun , it's like a piece of heaven out there. Thanks again french fry, it really means a lot what you do for all of us. Have a blessed Sunday 🤗🧡🐶🌻✌️
I discovered your channels a few weeks ago and have slowly began catching up on your adventures. I really enjoy watching you experience the US. I am amazed at how clearly you speak English, you are a very talented person. Thank you for making such interesting videos
Wow Mari! You are officially a Cowgirl now🤩 I have a feeling if you ever decide to move to the U.S. your home would be in AZ. Wonderful scenery...I'm stuck in Louisiana ⚜
Your life is so adventurous and amazing, you are so blessed Marie. Continue to enjoy what life brings every minute and share your happiness with the world. Bonjour!
March is the perfect time to visit the Sonoran Desert. The flowers were good this year too. I remember when North Scottsdale was mostly ranches. People used to ride their horses down to old town alongside Scottsdale Road, hitch them up outside Earl’s, and have breakfast.
What a beautiful video, Marie! I'm glad to see you were able to explore nature so much and that you enjoyed yourself so much. Pleased to see the joy on your face. Take good care!
Hello French Tastic, I'm glad that you have chosen to visit Apacheria. Beware the three Cholla Cactuses. Did you know the Saguaro Cactus grows it's first arm at seventy years of age. The Saguaro with multiple arms can be hundreds of years old. They see you pass by.
Yes, avoid the cholla cacti. They can be a major issue for dogs and other animals that think they can just jump over things. The "branches" will break off if they get a good hold in an "armpit/legpit" or anything like that. Also be careful about placing your hands in small crevasses (scorpions/centipedes). Peace, Love!!
Marie, I really have to complement you on your music choices for this video. So nice and peaceful while you were showing the video of your gorgeous trail ride. You picked an ideal time to visit Arizona (mid February through late April in the low desert) because the temperatures are superb and there is a lot of color with the lupine, brittlebush, and Mexican Poppy's blooming.
Marie... You, with your new cowgirl hat, riding an old ranch horse, out in Arizona... just makes me smile. It's a good look for you, m'dear. We might just get you over here for good, some day! Seem to fit right in !!
With how fast life goes and fast we go through the days with work and just living there are still places on this very small planet to enjoy the beauty of it
When i think back to when i first started watching your channel marie it just blows my mind how far it has come..... it is a tribute to you that all of this is possible. You look like Arizona is where you belong...😂😂 im so happy to see this all happen for you because girl, you effin deserve it. ✌❤🍻
I've traveled for business around our great country. The beauty of America will forever be in your heart and a part of you. Like it or not, you are becoming more American everyday!!!!
Mmm mmm-mmm. More beauteous scenery, mini-dogs hitting the trails, and my favorite tenderfoot being lightly chastised for dilly dallying or lollygagging. Thanks for not expressing my feelings of "Stop rushing my laid back vibe, dude!" Great job by you and your handlers. Enjoy this while you can. Life is way too short. Luv ya.
You would love southern Utah 😅 balancing rock & where they have big holes in the rocks beautiful 😍❤️ the best place (town) to stay for a couple of days would be Moab then jump over to St. George (both in Utah) fly into Las Vegas (close to St George) St George is close to Zion national park & Bryce Canyon National Park very beautiful as well ❤😍
Hello Miss Marie !!! Looks like you had An amazing experience The like button 🔘 has been Illuminated !!! I found it funny the horse had it's eye on you more then the Path !!! 🤣😂🥴😎👍
Great video, Marie. You are a natural cowgirl. Back in the day of the old west, there were alot of French cowboys, trappers, frontiersman and trail blazers. Still, alot of today's cowboys and cowgirls have French names. The one I remember best and most was Chris LeDeux. He was a rodeo cowboy and famous western singer. Unfortunately, Chris died several years ago of cancer. I recommend you listening and watching his music and videos on RU-vid. See you next time. God bless. Bill
You were born to be a cowgirl riding horses out west. From all the smiling it's obvious your having a great time. I'm enjoying your videos of your trip.
Hi there Marie!!! 🤗 WOW, what a wonderful day you had, starting with those bagels 😉, and you drove too, on this beautiful sunny, blue sky day 😎🌞. As always, watch for the rattlers in the Western deserts 🐍! You were going through such pretty rolling green hills and the stony mountains too. That building was almost pure stone, and the maps show so may trails to choose from - that seems like an amazing place Marie ⛰. I am happy you found such pretty flowers along the trail, and that cactus with the white all over was cool (also the one with the red flower on top)! You even passed one with almost a heart-shaped green cactus. The view is reminding me of near my El Paso home. Those dogs were ready for excitement and a hike - FUN to have them along! I really love your shirt and hat for that hike 🤗. Oh my, and that field of yellow flowers amidst the green near Prarie Falcon Overlook was gorgeous! Also, I remember those Arizona stone mountains with such smooth but huge boulders 😍😲. So a 4-mile round trip is a pretty good hike, when climbing 1,300 feet! You found plenty of Saguaro up there too. Those two giant smooth boulders seemed to be leaning toward each other (where you took that nice shot of you almost "under" one of them)! The passes through the rocks allowed for really lovely views. So this was near Scottsdale at a 3,819-foot elevation - nice!! And that tall stone peak at the top is impressive, standing there all alone! Marie, you could almost see forever up at the top from your outlook 😲😲! (Cute when the big dog met your little one 🤗🤗🐶) I loved the Ogre's Den, and you left that lovely anethyst necklace and sweet note (I love AZ) 😘! You had a nice shot there when you pointed the camera through that opening peering from inside the cave, wow - you really looked so cute smiling there with the dog on your lap 🥰. I like your pose on top of that lone boulder (it is like "Rocky pose" (arms up in muscle position😃💪) in the movie of that same name. Goodness gracious, you were higher than that helicopter you saw flying by the mountain! Marie, I just also have to say how much I always enjoy your really wonderful choice of music all through your video - mathing the scenes so very well 😘😍 - and it is always so catchy and fun! I especially liked that one near the end with all the whistling - perfect!!! Your drive to the horseback ride showed the perennial desert bikers you see all over Arizona. And there were sooooo many horses, along with boots and hats at that Cave Creek Trail Ride place - WOW 👢! Your horse looks like a palomino coloring, like a big horse I rode in a rodeo when I was 4 years ole 😲😲🐴. YAY, your perfect cowgirl hat for your ride - it looks so good on you! I loved your answer to that guy's question - "the beauty of this country" 🤗. The ride was amazing, and yes, you chose perfectly when you opted for the Sunset Ride!!! It was sure dark at the trail's end. Thank you so very much, Marie, for taking us with you on thie amazing, beautiful, and fun day hike and horse ride 🤗😎💕!! Please take care Marie 🥰🥰❣
Wooooowww... 🤗😃 Stunning. Gorgeous. What an amazing trip you're having, Marie! I used to go for rides in the sand dunes by the ocean when I lived in CA. And at sunset... those visual memories never leave you. 🥰 Thank you again for sharing your experiences with us. Amazing... 💗🤗✨
A GREAT VIDEO! You are getting more relaxed in the American West. You seem calmer in your adventures. Your Smile is defiantly "Brighter". Thanks for sharing, Miss Marie 🙃
What a beautiful Ride!!! So much fun for you! So glad you are enjoying the beauty of America and the far west! Looking great with those Braids!! Thank you Marie as usual!
March and April are the best times of the year for seeing Arizona for the first time. We had a nice wet winter so the wildflowers are exploding this year. I personally love October in Arizona, but for newcomers, Spring is the time to see it!
I lived in Phoenix for 50 years & moved back "home" a few years ago. Never imagined how much I would miss the W I D E open & beautiful desert, or 115° temps with 7% humidity. Glad that you are enjoying all the wonders that most folks never even imagine ... hope you get to see Sedona & the Mogollon Rim
Outstanding job visiting Arizona when it's NOT HOT. Perfect time of year. Bravo! (other travelers take note of Mary's strategic visit in terms of time of year)
Bonjour sweet Marie, so good to see that you are taking full advantage of your time in Arizona. I bet you sleep well at night after all the activity. Now that you've ridden a horse, you are a full-fledged cowgirl. it was nice you had a good horse to take care of you. You've been blessed with beautiful weather, which has led to beautiful videos. Your filming skills are so good. Early spring was definitely a good time to visit. Arizona can get brutally hot after that.
The sunset ride was definitely the right time. I had no idea there was so many wildflowers in Arizona. Thank you for bringing the Arizona sights to Tennessee.
We had a cool, very wet winter in Arizona this year (2023). The upside of the rain is the best wildflower bloom in 15 years. Typically the desert isn’t that colorful.
@FrenchTastic Explorations oh wow! i hope you were able to enjoy my state. i live close to sierra nevada mountains, home to the sequoia trees. hope you were able to visit even tho there was probably lots of snow up there still .
Spring I would think is the best time to visit anywhere in a desert. A high desert you could stretch that further into the year. Looks like you had fun.
Terrific video Marie! Fun to watch you drive that 1 Horse Power Mustang! (The cowboy hat suits you well!) Envious of your hike too! Spectacular view! That necklace will be a nice moment for some future passerby. Keep having fun! I look forward to the next video! :0) 🐺
Mary, so you got to ride a real MUSTANG but maybe not a wild one. Glad you had so much fun. Also, you have very good dogs. I am from the New Orleans area but really like the southwest. Try the Grand Canyon and maybe Santa Fe, New Mexico if you have time.
Now that you are an official Outlaw Cowgirl, you must embrace the lifestyle. I suggest a couple of movies you must see when you (if ever) get the time. 1. "The Cowboys" John Wayne and Bruce Dern, 2. "City Slickers" Billy Crystal and Jack Palance. I sure hope you come back often we enjoy your videos.😊
