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YeeHawgust Day 15!

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Mule Train!
YeeHawgust Day 15!
Yeehawgust Day 15, Mule Train
Ballpoint pen sketch from the couch cause it was getting late
Mule Train Crossing the Sierras by Frederic Remington
Yeehawgust Day 15: Mule Train
Mules have a long and storied history with humanity dating back millennia, and they hold a special place in the collective memory of the old West as a strong and reliable pack animal. With the sure-footedness of a donkey and the strength and agility of a horse, and an endurance that bests both, mules were able to haul heavy loads in “trains” of 10-20. Strange how we say “stubborn as a mule” and not “sturdy as a mule”, huh?
Mules are saving the day! A friend of mine has a mule and belongs to a mule packers group. She said:
FEMA turned them back the other day (you know, people with mules loaded with supplies just so they could loot is a common occurrence 🤪), but local law enforcement turned them back around and escorted them past FEMA. I don't have much to spare, but I did send $ donation to the mule packers.
Hurricane Helene ravaged mountain towns and cities in western North Carolina, leaving many people trapped after roads were destroyed and was
Here is her mule Annie Oatley...
One of the most unusual delivery methods used by the USPS is a "mule train" in Arizona. The mules carry mail, food and supplies down an 8-mile trail to the Havasupai Indians at the bottom of the Grand Canyon. – WTF Fun Facts
Source: 8-mile mule train delivery | U.S. Postal Facts (usps.com)
Pack String Assist
The Glacier National Park Pack String, led by Dave Elwood, is supporting firefighting efforts on the Sprague Fire. This silent and steady string of mules and horses have been hauling supplies for firefighters into remote areas of the park. Lead Packer Elwood and his trusty steeds Rattle, Otis, Karen, Oscar, Boon, and Harley were accompanied by a Public Information Officer from the Hutton Incident Management Team (who rode Tank) when they hauled supplies into the Crystal Ford Bridge for the Saguaro Wildland Fire Module a few weeks ago. (The Crystal Ford Bridge prevailed when the fire later went through the area!) Harley is one of the older mules owned by the park. She is thought to be 20 years old and is still hard at work.
Glacier National Park utilizes 66 horses and mules to carry out important projects. Park employees, firefighters, and visitors benefit from this service as the pack string is able to transport the tools and supplies necessary to manage the spectacular landscape.
NPS Photos [top image: Pair of firefighters pet the necks of pack mules] [middle image: Mustachioed man in wide brim hat ties pack onto mule] [last image: Firefighters and packers check gear on mules] (kl, sm)
Trappers Enroute to Rendezvous, by Paul Rockwood.