It was actually pretty fun! — 2 years ago
Worth doing!
OK…so I’ve seen most of the stuff before at state fairs down in the lower 48. But, I got to see some awesome hoop dancers (something not practiced out on the rez here in AK). And to see the look on my girlfriends face when she saw the CND military there. We talked to an F-18 flight mechanic and he proceeded to tell me (tongue and cheek of course) how the military has lowered their standards and they would even accept me. All they wanted was a pulse and two working legs. No thanks…you couldn’t pay me enough! 10 years of prior service…no way! We missed the rodeo but stuck around for the wagon races. My GF was hesitant to go, but admitted to really getting into it! Two horse died that night, and of course that was really sad…but the races were really fun! OMG….and whatever you do! DO NOT STAY FOR THIS YEARS STAGE SHOW! I love CND like the next guy…but how many times can you say that in one show without it getting a little repetitious?
We camped up in the foothills and that was wonderful. I’d recommend it to anyone going to the Stampede.
I’d like to go next year but only for the rodeo.
All in all a pretty fun experience.
Thanks Catherine for indulging me.








