Safford wasn’t our next destination but it was an easy overnight stop to break up our drive. The silence, wide open space and lack of neighbors was a welcome change from our week in Phoenix. It was such a welcome change that we weren’t in a hurry to get back on the road the next day so we decided to enjoy it and stay one more night. Nothing but expansive views as far as the eye can...
We kicked off the first week of 2018 at Usery Mountain Regional Park outside of Phoenix, AZ. By the end of our six days there, we had a pretty long list of pros and cons regarding this campground. While absolutely beautiful (see photos below), we’d found ourselves in one of the least-friendly dog areas we could be. Never before have I seen so much cactus of so many different varieties. ...
We were craving some privacy and wilderness so it was time to move on from Dead Horse Ranch State Park in Cottonwood. However, we weren’t ready to say goodbye to the area so we simply set out to nearby Coconino National Forest. I have no doubt the Sedona/Cottonwood area is a popular camping destination year-round but I think the perfect weather and holiday week (it was the day after...
A few years ago we passed thru Cottonwood, AZ and I’ve been wanting to go back ever since. In mid-December I was excited to finally be getting back there for a proper stay. We didn’t have any solid plans and ended up staying 10 days at Dead Horse Ranch State Park just a couple of miles from Old Town Cottonwood. With lows hovering around freezing, it was the perfect time to be at a...
We spent the first two weeks of December at one of my favorite campgrounds, Lake Havasu State Park in Arizona. While we prefer to boondock and keep away from bustling cities like Lake Havasu, my hometown draws us back to visit family and bask in the warm rays of the desert sun. The beauty of this campground is that while it’s within the city, it’s shoreline location makes it feel...
Last week we returned from a phenomenal five week camping trip to the Southwest. It felt great to be back out on the road indulging our wandering spirits. We split our time between campgrounds and boondocking sites in Utah, Nevada and Arizona, returning to some favorite spots as well as discovering new places we can’t wait to return to. The constant motion of life on the...
For many, camping is synonymous with summer however we’ve found that the Arizona desert may have just as much to offer during the winter. It’s definitely the place to go if you’d like to log more camping nights in your year or if you’re like us and just don’t have time to camp much during the summer months. I’ve experienced my fair share of heat from 11 years...
