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Sleigh Ride by the Borges Family

  • February 19, 2001
  • Rated 4 of 5 by barbara from Atlanta, Georgia
Sleigh Ride by the Borges Family

As we live in Georgia, riding in a one-horse-open-sleigh is not an easy experience to come by! This was a nice afternoon activity (sleighs stop running right before sundown) for the family, and the sleighs were VERY close to the Embassy Suites where we were staying. We met Charlie, our horse, and then embarked on an approximately 35 minute ride through the snow. Our guide gave a friendly narration of the area complete with the recitation of a poem by Robert Frost. It was interesting to learn about the family that owned the land on which we were riding as well as to hear some general history of the area. The boarding house that was once a family home, was also a Pony Express outpost and once served as lodging for Mark Twain!

In the summer this same company gives hayrides and carriage rides, but I think the whole Jingle Bells experience in the snow was the most fun.

After fininshing your sleigh ride, I'd suggest going for hot chocolate with the kids to top off a unique activity.

From journal Family Fun in Tahoe Snow

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