{"id":8704,"date":"2024-04-04T04:54:00","date_gmt":"2024-04-04T10:54:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/twohappycampers.com\/?p=8704"},"modified":"2024-04-21T13:45:15","modified_gmt":"2024-04-21T19:45:15","slug":"a-day-in-the-life-relocating-from-wickenburg-to-wickenburg","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/twohappycampers.com\/a-day-in-the-life-relocating-from-wickenburg-to-wickenburg\/","title":{"rendered":"A day in the life: relocating from Wickenburg to Wickenburg"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>I woke up yesterday morning with a singular goal, get outside.&nbsp; The forecast was calling for 40mph winds beginning at noon, followed by overcast skies, cool temps, and on and off rain for the next three days.&nbsp; This meant all the doors and windows of our RV would not be open for several days and so getting outside and soaking up the sun was imperative.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/twohappycampers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/0886-032423Wickenburg-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8738\" srcset=\"https:\/\/twohappycampers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/0886-032423Wickenburg-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/twohappycampers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/0886-032423Wickenburg-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/twohappycampers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/0886-032423Wickenburg-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/twohappycampers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/0886-032423Wickenburg-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/twohappycampers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/0886-032423Wickenburg-1920x1280.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/twohappycampers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/0886-032423Wickenburg-720x480.jpg 720w, https:\/\/twohappycampers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/0886-032423Wickenburg-580x387.jpg 580w, https:\/\/twohappycampers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/0886-032423Wickenburg-320x213.jpg 320w, https:\/\/twohappycampers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/0886-032423Wickenburg.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>I hiked a few miles around camp feeling grateful for this beautiful place we\u2019ve gotten to call home for the last 10 days.\u00a0 When I returned to camp there was a note on the truck \u201cMust park 440 yards from the drinker, thank you.\u201d\u00a0 We were on Arizona State Trust Land that was leased by a rancher to free-range their cattle.\u00a0 We had no idea, until now, that we\u2019d parked too close to their water source or that these rules even existed.\u00a0 While we had no intention of moving yesterday, it turned out that\u2019s what we\u2019d be doing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/twohappycampers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/03021-033024Wickenburg-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8734\" srcset=\"https:\/\/twohappycampers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/03021-033024Wickenburg-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/twohappycampers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/03021-033024Wickenburg-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/twohappycampers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/03021-033024Wickenburg-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/twohappycampers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/03021-033024Wickenburg-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/twohappycampers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/03021-033024Wickenburg-1920x1280.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/twohappycampers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/03021-033024Wickenburg-720x480.jpg 720w, https:\/\/twohappycampers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/03021-033024Wickenburg-580x387.jpg 580w, https:\/\/twohappycampers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/03021-033024Wickenburg-320x213.jpg 320w, https:\/\/twohappycampers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/03021-033024Wickenburg.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Originally, the plan was to move two hours north of here three days from now.&nbsp; While the easiest decision would have been to just go there now, we had a lot of factors to consider and that particular destination didn\u2019t feel like the right choice right now.&nbsp; So Mark began researching where to go.&nbsp; The considerations we had to make that would limit are options were\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>It was a Saturday, a day we never relocate on because weekend campers make it harder to find available spots.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>We were only an hour outside of Phoenix meaning campsites would become more limited, more congested, and more trashed as we got closer to the city.&nbsp; That meant traveling in an easterly direction was out of the question.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It\u2019s supposed to rain the next three days so we didn\u2019t want to venture too deep into the desert where we could get stuck in the mud.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>With all these things to consider, Mark wasn\u2019t finding many options.&nbsp; The rain was really throwing a wrench in things.&nbsp; Our preference is to camp on public lands which are always accessed by dirt roads and the dirt in this area is likely to turn into a soupy mess when wet.&nbsp; It was time to consider RV parks and campgrounds, places we rarely frequent.&nbsp; That\u2019s when Mark found a campground 20 minutes away that had available spots. &nbsp; Satellite imagery showed us that it was located off of a paved road and the sites looked spacious and well-spread out.&nbsp; Perfect. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We packed up, hitched up, and got on the road.&nbsp; There was a dump and water fill station along the way so Mark took care of those chores while I stopped to do laundry and pick up a few groceries.&nbsp; (We have a car in addition to our truck which has proven to be useful for many reasons).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Come sunset we were all settled at our new spot.&nbsp; While it\u2019s not quite as scenic as our last spot, it\u2019s pretty good given all the things we had to consider and the fact that a few hours earlier we had no plans to move.&nbsp; Moving days, no matter when or to where, are always my favorite.&nbsp; Cleaning up and organizing our home is mandatory in order for everything to be secure during the drive.&nbsp; So anytime we get settled somewhere new it feels like a fresh start and I absolutely love that. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/twohappycampers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/03026-033124Wickenburg-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8735\" srcset=\"https:\/\/twohappycampers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/03026-033124Wickenburg-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/twohappycampers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/03026-033124Wickenburg-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/twohappycampers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/03026-033124Wickenburg-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/twohappycampers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/03026-033124Wickenburg-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/twohappycampers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/03026-033124Wickenburg-1920x1280.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/twohappycampers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/03026-033124Wickenburg-720x480.jpg 720w, https:\/\/twohappycampers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/03026-033124Wickenburg-580x387.jpg 580w, https:\/\/twohappycampers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/03026-033124Wickenburg-320x213.jpg 320w, https:\/\/twohappycampers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/03026-033124Wickenburg.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This slight inconvenience worked out fine in the end.&nbsp; I love the way full-time RV living hones our adaptability and inspires creative thinking.&nbsp; It keeps us from getting stuck in a rut or getting too comfortable.&nbsp; And it offers us new experiences on a weekly, if not daily, basis.&nbsp; My most favorite thing about this unconventional lifestyle.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I woke up yesterday morning with a singular goal, get outside.&nbsp; The forecast was calling for 40mph winds beginning at noon, followed by overcast skies, cool temps, and on and off rain for the next three days.&nbsp; This meant all the doors and windows of our RV would not be open for several days and [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":8740,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","enabled":false}}},"categories":[389,410],"tags":[148],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/twohappycampers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/02994-032024Wickenburg.jpg","jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p3dQUO-2go","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/twohappycampers.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8704"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/twohappycampers.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/twohappycampers.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/twohappycampers.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/twohappycampers.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=8704"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/twohappycampers.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8704\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":8744,"href":"https:\/\/twohappycampers.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8704\/revisions\/8744"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/twohappycampers.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/8740"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/twohappycampers.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8704"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/twohappycampers.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=8704"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/twohappycampers.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=8704"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}