BOW > Becoming An Outdoor Woman in Arizona @ Saguaro Lake Guest Ranch

No, not me!, dear readers. Yours truly is definitely a tenderfoot dude-mellow maverick in outdoor life here in Arizona. Yet in a way it's a personal story. Later for that ...
This blogsite is taking a turn to showcase a three-day workshop at a location outside of the central core of the New Urban DTMesa - Saguaro Lake Guest Ranch.

Like the website saguarolakeranch.com says, historic Saguaro Lake Ranch, one of the most scenic guest ranches in the Southwest, is one of Arizona's hidden treasures that has welcomed guests from all the world for almost 100 years.
It started as a construction camp for the building of the Mt. Stewart Dam that harnessed the hydroelectric power of the Salt River at the same time providing resources for wildlife and outdoor recreation.
It was an eye-opener for me back in 2002 after becoming a refugee from New York City following the 911 Twin Towers attacks to find that life is simple in a rustic spot with "panoramic views of  a wilderness, . . sun-filled days, exciting adventures, idyllic star-lit nights and good company". 

I brought "New York values" working at the ranch cooking for two years, going over-board one day off with a housekeeper in rough currents kayaking down the Salt River in search of the wild horses, and diving to the floor when a neighbor walked into the kitchen with a gun in a holster. Cooking in an open pit-fire using mesquite with stones in the ground, helped by a wrangler demonstrating Dutch oven cooking for guests, and working with owners Steve and Susan Durand and their sons Jason and Kevin were part of my education all about Arizona and outdoor life.
Just the way that two-year gig turned my life around, here's some information about a 3-day workshop coming up this week Jan 22-24 starting at noon on Friday to just after noon on Sunday: Just talked to Kim at BOW and she tells me there is one bed left to book. If interested, please call her at 480-644-0077.
Arizona Becoming an Outdoors Woman

The Arizona Wildlife Federation (AWF) conducts Becoming an Outdoor Woman (BOW ®). BOW gives women (18 and older) the opportunity to learn about hunting, fishing and related activities in a relaxed and informal atmosphere. Skills such as gun safety, shooting, angling (including fly fishing), camping, Dutch-oven cooking, map and compass reading, marksmanship with rifle and bow are taught.

Instructors, who volunteer their time to teach these classes, are experts in their field. Some are employed in the fields they teach; others are experts in their subjects, including archery and rifle marksmanship. Still others are Arizona Game and Fish and U.S. Forest Service employees with years of experience in the flora and fauna of Arizona.

    http://www.nwfaffiliates.org/sites/azwildlife.org/ht/d/sp/i/60573/pid/60573

There are many reasons why women come to BOW. For some, it is just some ‘ME’ time. A different take on a girlfriends weekend away. BOW is a great way to enjoy camaraderie with other women and maybe learn a new skill.

Many BOW participants are looking for a little adventure, a baby step outside their comfort zone.

Still others are looking for like-minded women to network with. Single moms might want the skills to safely take their families camping or fishing or geocaching. At BOW she can learn those skills and find a friend to go with.
Read more: http://www.ammoland.com/2016/01/arizonas-april-2016-becoming-an-outdoors-woman-event/#ixzz3xWHE1dJX
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