Feb
24
Camped outside of the tiny town of Wikieup, Arizona, our mission was to explore the local mining area in search of yet more rocks. What we didn’t expect was to find a hot springs all to ourselves! As with most of the adventures we have had on this American road trip, our knowledge of places …
Feb
18
We were definitely the youngest people around when we camped at the LTVA (Long Term Visitor Area) at Imperial Damn near Yuma Arizona. This is the place for retirees! Wowza! So, so, so many people from the Northern States and Canada make their way down to Yuma to winter in the glorious warmth of Southern …
Feb
14
Ever heard of Castle Dome City? Apparently it was quite the place back in the day with over 3000 inhabitants (more than Yuma at the time). The business of the day was mining and a lot of hearty men and women made their fortunes in this city.
Feb
11
An hour North of Yuma, Arizona lies the once bustling but now deserted area of Castle Dome. We found another beautiful spot to camp under the towering rock formation from which Castle Dome takes its name.
Feb
08
Quartzsite, Arizona is a weird little vortex of retirees camped out in the desert, endless swap meets, and oodles of rocks and fossils for sale. The small town comes alive in the winter as it fills with people searching for a bit of sun and a cheap cost of living. We knew about Quartzsite from …
Feb
04
As we were leaving Valley Of Fire we stopped to talk to the owners of some other VW Vans. This isn’t unusual for us. When you own a Volkswagen Van you become part of a not-so-secret club of van lovers. We smile, wave, and honk when we drive by each other and we stop to chat …
