Box Canyon Road
We pulled up stakes in the KOFA wilderness and headed to the town of Quartzite for some much needed housekeeping and then on to Blythe CA to shop for groceries — the... more
Crystal Hill Hike – Day 7
Best weather of the week today, sunny and slightly breezy. However, as the day progressed, it became VERY windy. We set off in the morning to actually climb Crystal... more
Twelve Mile Well
We walked a bit out in the desert today. We wanted to check out Twelve Mile Well. The facility consists of an old windmill, probably not used any longer; a solar panel;... more
Crystal Hill Area – Day 3
It rained overnight, but was sunny when we got up. First order of the day was to walk out about 1/3 mile toward the Livingston Hills and take some overhead pictures.... more
Crystal Hill Area – Day 2
Another cool, gray, cloudy, and sometimes rainy day in the desert. We spent the morning reading while the air warmed up. Then David sent up his quad copter for a look... more
Crystal Hill Area – KOFA Wildlife Refuge
Leaving Yuma, heading north on route 95 we passed through gorgeous fields of lettuce, cabbage, cauliflower, and more. All watered by canals from the Imperial dam. Soon... more
Tucson Botanical Gardens
Our quick trip into Tucson for Sprinter service turned into two days when they had to get parts shipped in. Rather than waiting at the dealership, we had the courtesy... more
El Paso TX to Benson AZ
We turned a four hour drive into one nearly twice as long. Rather than take I-10 from El Paso to Benson we chose to follow Route 9 and then 80 through New Mexico and... more
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