Would you like to see for yourself what life was really like in the good old days?

There are plenty of chances to get a little taste of California history not far from home. If

you don’t mind a few saddle sores and a little dust, bring your family on the annual

Benton to Bodie Wagon Ride.

If you sign up for the event, don’t forget your boots, chaps and cowboy hat. You

can choose to ride in a real covered wagon, or make the trip on horseback. The 82-miles

trek begins at the little town of Benton and takes several days to make its way to Bodie.

Along the way, you’ll get to know what pioneer travel was really like. You’ll gather

around the campfire each night to sing songs and tell tales under the stars. Your guides

are prepared