(1813-1866) - Born in Tennessee, Bourdett went to Texas at the outbreak of the Mexican War and followed the troops driving a buggy and cooking for the soldiers. Packing two pistols and standing six foot tall, she quickly earned the nickname "Great Western," after the massive ship that was the second steamer to cross the Atlantic Ocean.
This will be my sixth year of cache series in Arizona. I hope you enjoy them and the stories behind them.
Another desert cache. Please respect the land and stay on the trails.
As always, desert rules apply -- take plenty of water and watch out for the critters and and stickers.