Our original plan was to join Jim Brown here to explore areas of Grand Staircase-Escalante and Vermilion Cliffs as a team. Now that Storm and I are on our own, we are not sure which trails to try. With two Jeeps on a ride we have a backup if something goes horribly wrong. Alone, we […]
Spring Break in Southern Utah
I probably should have done a little more research before I planned a 2 week stay along the Arizona/Utah border near Kanab in April. Had I done a little investigating, I would not have been surprised that these two states are not in the same time zone in the summer. Arizona does not do daylight […]
Breezing Through the Valley of Fire
Forecasts predict winds gusting up to 70 mph in Vegas tomorrow. We move just an hour or so east of Vegas to Valley of Fire State Park. I hope that the campground nestled among the red rocks at this park will be protected from the fierce winds. It is not. Instead the valley seems to […]
The Wild West in Las Vegas
Even among the rattlesnakes, I never feel in danger until we arrive in Las Vegas. Jim suggests that we spend a few days recovering from our week of boondocking by enjoying the amenities of the Las Vegas park where he winters. I am initially dazzled by the warm reception we receive, the sparkling pool, clean […]
Gettin’ Our Kicks on Route 66
While in Lake Havasu, a nearby scenic stretch of historic Route 66 beckons to us. In addition to the breathtaking natural scenery along this lonely road, we also discover a number of interesting man-made sights. Most importantly this run takes us through downtown Oatman, AZ where we hope to see the famous wild burros roaming […]
Lake Havasu Adventures
As we pull into Lake Havasu City, AZ we are greeted by signs declaring this city to be the home of the London Bridge. I wondered where that bridge went. For the whole story, click here. Short story is that the founder of McColluch chain saws bought the bridge, built a canel here for it […]
