A travel blog about our RV adventures
The similarities and differences within the state of Arizona are fascinating. Remaining constant throughout our travels were the Saguaros, the canyons, and the opportunities for outdoor activities. In the central part of Arizona, we experienced the wild west, the gold rush, the Civil War, and the Christian tradition. (NOTE: For those receiving these posts by … Continue reading Arizona: Monasteries and Mountains (edited)
Yuma to Tombstone sounds like it should be a western movie about a stagecoach route. As we traveled between the two cities, it often felt like we were seeing the remnants of the wild wild west. The landscape is filled with Saguaro cactus and numerous desert plants making the Sonoran desert much more lush than … Continue reading Arizona: Yuma to Tombstone
“Like no place else”, the motto of Palm Springs, captures the essence of this part of our adventure. Vintage luxury coupled with exotic plant life, the Coachella Valley offered the best of all worlds. Palm Springs, CA Known as the playground of the rich and famous, Palm Springs still offers the mid-century vibe that once … Continue reading Palm Springs & Joshua Tree – “Like No Place Else”
Mark Twain once said, “Until I came to New Mexico, I never realized how much beauty water adds to a river.” After staying in Quartzsite, exploring the Mohave and Sonoran Deserts, and hiking the trails through rock canyons, dry falls, sandy stream beds, and dusty washes, like Mark Twain, it was surprising how beautiful the … Continue reading Arizona: River and Refuge
The latest Quartzsite, AZ census lists the population at 2,413. But during the month of January, that number swells to over 1 million people! Arriving in RVs, motorhomes, vans, bicycles, cars, even on foot with backpacks and tents, the little desert town’s accommodations burst at the seams and overflow onto the BLM (Bureau of Land … Continue reading Quartzsite, AZ – “The Rock Capital of the World”
The Mojave Desert lies east of the Sierra Mountains stretching from California into Nevada, Arizona and Utah. It is the driest of the North American deserts and home to several unique plant species including the Joshua Tree. Human history dating back 10,000 years is evidenced in the valleys, basins, canyons and mountains of the landscape. … Continue reading Deserts and the Deserted
Lowest, Hottest, Driest Death Valley National Park is the largest National Park in the continental U.S. at 3.4 million acres. The valley floor lies at 282 feet below sea level and is the lowest point in North America. It holds the record high temperature at 134 degrees F on July 10th, 1913 with summer averages … Continue reading Death Valley National Park
Merry Christmas from the road! We have seen trees trimmed in town squares, convention centers, restaurants, casinos, bars and RV offices, but most unexpected and memorable were the ones we came upon in the back country of the Spirit Mountains. Wishing you joy in this holy season. May there be peace on earth and goodwill … Continue reading Merry Christmas!
The Las Vegas area offers some of the most diverse outdoor activities in the country! Canyons, mountains, deserts, and lakes are less than an hour’s drive away from the Strip with easy access to trails at Mt. Charleston, Red Rock Canyon, Spring Mountain Ranch, Ash Meadows National Wildlife Refuge, Bureau of Land Management public lands … Continue reading Nevada – Las Vegas and vicinity
"Well if you ever plan to motor west,Travel my way, it’s the highway that’s bestGet your kicks on Route 66" “The Mother Road” aka Historic Route 66, was our path through Arizona. Over the Arizona Alps and beyond Show Lo (a town that was won in a poker game with the lowest card winner-take-all), we … Continue reading Arizona – Route 66
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