tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-72268371235360344052024-03-08T00:16:26.242-06:00Roving Reports by Doug PDoug's Travel Blog. Join me on my journey as I travel the back roads, one mile at a time. This is my 16th year on the road, lovin every minute of the full time lifestyle.doug palosaarihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06788577431487694015noreply@blogger.comBlogger586125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7226837123536034405.post-77264879459957588052022-05-28T13:35:00.000-05:002022-05-28T13:35:15.578-05:002022-4 Johnny Cash's Boyhood Home, Historic Dyess Colony<p> </p><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">2022-4</p>
<h3 style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;">Historic Dyess
Colony<br />Johnny Cash’s
Boyhood Home</h3><div><br /></div>
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<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">Campground: Delta
Fairgrounds, Kennett Missouri. $20 full hookups 50 amp. $300 for
monthly stays, electric included. Directly across from Walmart,
Dollar Tree, shops.</p><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br /></p>
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last C.O.E. campgrounds in Mississippi, I traveled through the
corners of Tennessee, Arkansas and Missouri. Only taking a couple of
hours to accomplish all that driving. But I’m going to share
information about the Dyess Colony and Johnny Cash’s boyhood home.</p><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br /></p>
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are once again, concentrating on the smaller venues and attractions,
avoiding the larger national parks and crowds. Covid, still being a
concern, but a bit less so since I have been vaccinated 4 times.
Still, just a day or two ago, reports of a mother and her son in our
Shelter Cove Florida community getting Covid and needing to go into
the hospital are enough to remind me, that precautions still need to
be taken.</p>
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<h3 style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;">Historic Dyess
Colony<br />Johnny Cash’s
Boyhood Home</h3><div><br /></div>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7Q1UN-mTB0E9r574oCwDKW1h-zRnE3B6Bx-h069LiH2-OQUhu8SuTyc4GFp8w_Uj4-fnDEAVYowmsKzftXhPHRClNt1p8zCbViBTnPJIT8Ukbpvj1tliyO-6Fg3prnR8byyN-ZJGqzdcXCjicJCYrt0a7idUcGq51l-KHZbNWmpv4lk0Qd_OqqzGx/s4032/20220527_095248.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7Q1UN-mTB0E9r574oCwDKW1h-zRnE3B6Bx-h069LiH2-OQUhu8SuTyc4GFp8w_Uj4-fnDEAVYowmsKzftXhPHRClNt1p8zCbViBTnPJIT8Ukbpvj1tliyO-6Fg3prnR8byyN-ZJGqzdcXCjicJCYrt0a7idUcGq51l-KHZbNWmpv4lk0Qd_OqqzGx/w640-h480/20220527_095248.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The administration building where taxes<br />and payments were made after the crops were harvested<br />Now a museum on the history of the town and Johnny Cash<br />Very good exhibits</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhK_bXWhCuOA2t5XuJIPKBoCeHTXT88hPRa2Fc-SGL-1xfD1AcAzWkYKZxJS3nKP57lxCMuQJWMb6GW0asxQXA_fEXbFUKNe1BR1ShcRhgM_b_G9esWxs6IX5NC5T1EmXTh66vCMc5OHLJHIaUDsn9q1qijJeyKleW8l6kujYgyeMVwJy-8IAGZ3pWJ/s4032/20220527_095545.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhK_bXWhCuOA2t5XuJIPKBoCeHTXT88hPRa2Fc-SGL-1xfD1AcAzWkYKZxJS3nKP57lxCMuQJWMb6GW0asxQXA_fEXbFUKNe1BR1ShcRhgM_b_G9esWxs6IX5NC5T1EmXTh66vCMc5OHLJHIaUDsn9q1qijJeyKleW8l6kujYgyeMVwJy-8IAGZ3pWJ/w640-h480/20220527_095545.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">shops and stores once lined the circular town center</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFHxsdxyxl0spgsMpGsMHBPfI9WIrXZ86BO_TB7scEyiBDZjh6WKwNAu8iJeGB3E4xEJ6WiHGfNk-RG2NaI0TlhcMHvI5Wuf_0mD0BPYXK8jOqH8YpZ5XJbZo6XTJfDpCvRiWpn7-3UKM9zTaG3P3SwwteyxpejGQF1c4p-QfHmPDTukuQDP4tG3fa/s4000/20220527_095228.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFHxsdxyxl0spgsMpGsMHBPfI9WIrXZ86BO_TB7scEyiBDZjh6WKwNAu8iJeGB3E4xEJ6WiHGfNk-RG2NaI0TlhcMHvI5Wuf_0mD0BPYXK8jOqH8YpZ5XJbZo6XTJfDpCvRiWpn7-3UKM9zTaG3P3SwwteyxpejGQF1c4p-QfHmPDTukuQDP4tG3fa/w640-h480/20220527_095228.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">the Theatre is now part of the visitor center</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgszsvoh5bRpW8xYJvPPhxk4S1b0ZzaDcJl7Axc-oUkVtDoDQxHNXcfteI04dmfaTQOjeu7kQ47hcYC4E9klroktVt0CyTQiNUzvhg3QBfNZq4_xKaRVqt0nGt3aSZFfVPOWtNipuxe5cTwh5Tozqjy7fi8Fmw0KBorotsyzJzRWsN534QpXKvqBu_o/s4032/20220527_095607.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgszsvoh5bRpW8xYJvPPhxk4S1b0ZzaDcJl7Axc-oUkVtDoDQxHNXcfteI04dmfaTQOjeu7kQ47hcYC4E9klroktVt0CyTQiNUzvhg3QBfNZq4_xKaRVqt0nGt3aSZFfVPOWtNipuxe5cTwh5Tozqjy7fi8Fmw0KBorotsyzJzRWsN534QpXKvqBu_o/w640-h480/20220527_095607.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">The Dyess Colony is
situated on 16,000 acres of wetlands. The land was drained and the
cypress trees were cut down, 4 sawmills were set up on site. The
lumber was then used to construct 500 modest homes each on at least
20 acres. Two worthy families from each county in Arkansas were
selected to move into the new homes and farm the land. All as a part
of Franklin Delanor Roosevelt’s New Deal during the great
depression.</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">It quickly became
apparent that the 20 acre plots were barely enough to grow food for
each family. John Cash’s family consisted of 9 people in the two
bedroom house. Eventually after paying off the house and land, some
farmers moved on, and others who could afford it, would purchase
their 20 acres to enable them plant enough crops to actually make a
living.</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">The experiment did
help many families, but the size being half what would be normal to
help a family out of poverty was a decision the Government made since
prices of crops was so low, the Government was actually paying
farmers not to plant crops. So by reducing the size of the farms, it
insured that the market would not be glutted with too much wheat,
corn, cotton, etc.</p><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br /></p>
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here of course was to see the home that Johnny Cash grew up in from
age 3 until his graduation at 18. He did sing in church and his
mother played a piano, but he did not get a guitar until he joined
the air-force and was stationed in Germany. Learning to play the
guitar hoping one day to be able to sing on the radio.</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">The two bedroom home
has been beautifully restored. Cash’s mother never painted the
walls, so during restoration, at least 6 to 9 layers of paint was
stripped to bring it back to the way it would have been when the Cash
family first moved in. Original linoleum flooring, some furniture
include a side table that Johnny built in school. During his time in
school, they built furniture, not just simple things like a bread
board.</p><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br /></p>
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margin-bottom: 0in;">His song writing
included so much material from his time growing up on the small farm
in Arkansas. When Johnny Cash made his first record at Sun Records
in Memphis, Hey Porter and Cry, Cry, Cry. They were a modest success.
Followed up by Folsom Prison Blues and I Walk the line. Both
becoming number 1 hits. His first check that he received was for
over $2,000 and was what his father earned working the farm for a
full year.</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">To be in the small
community, current population around 390, to visit the small town
center, read the descriptions of life back then. And of course, take
a small tour bus out to the home where Johnny grew up was a pretty
darn good day. To my way of thinking.</p><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br /></p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><b>More Pictures:</b></p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><a href="https://photos.app.goo.gl/WxocTHrjcVg4D3JJ6" target="_blank">Johnny Cash boyhoodHome</a> 73 photos</p>doug palosaarihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06788577431487694015noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7226837123536034405.post-51527357329548488672022-05-19T10:16:00.002-05:002022-05-19T10:16:47.264-05:002022-3 Poverty Point, Louisiana<p> </p><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">2022-3</p>
<h3 style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;">Traveling the Gulf
Coast Route</h3><h3 style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;">To<br />Poverty Point World
Heritage Site</h3><div><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5_Q2b6vCk642-WOZ7RWMjr0RqXEDHqPGACSwCFsvXPRnJ2QdsjAYPgJ_NISm3qOWhFnNOWmSKOPCAXbTtgLtxzx4E7tYoRsjRqTxtMtRgvcplI-U95YGheoTmSCFOFZP9AROq7jcWA-aPYwBz_wyHqODfIa_9COdPtVF_rsqlUfaEec7z9rOVuuxm/s4032/original_bfc8419c-6ddf-4979-a88c-5b3570acce61_20220518_130048.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5_Q2b6vCk642-WOZ7RWMjr0RqXEDHqPGACSwCFsvXPRnJ2QdsjAYPgJ_NISm3qOWhFnNOWmSKOPCAXbTtgLtxzx4E7tYoRsjRqTxtMtRgvcplI-U95YGheoTmSCFOFZP9AROq7jcWA-aPYwBz_wyHqODfIa_9COdPtVF_rsqlUfaEec7z9rOVuuxm/w640-h480/original_bfc8419c-6ddf-4979-a88c-5b3570acce61_20220518_130048.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Poverty Point, World Heritage Site<br />along the Mississippi River</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div><br /></div>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><b>Louisiana</b></p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />
</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">Campground: Poverty
Point Reservoir State Park. $16.50 half off price, electric and
water. Nice shaded site back-in, Paved pad. Note pull-thru sites do
not have much shade at all.
</p><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj67323ZXsfaXj4cxjHlebHSYqCXVfJevx9pPVgtjAgRt46HjfdYjYMhUx3nRpHfAiE0owM9V2JhEZrhzjBUzy3sFJ66nDit2JJcq2RQbRcS4Awax6m1m7TNs5VK0e4-co-TNNC3gs7icQcePjkhplIcG3X0xxLK_SPqAzcgWQQxVxvr85z1-veZXSA/s4032/20220518_125048.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj67323ZXsfaXj4cxjHlebHSYqCXVfJevx9pPVgtjAgRt46HjfdYjYMhUx3nRpHfAiE0owM9V2JhEZrhzjBUzy3sFJ66nDit2JJcq2RQbRcS4Awax6m1m7TNs5VK0e4-co-TNNC3gs7icQcePjkhplIcG3X0xxLK_SPqAzcgWQQxVxvr85z1-veZXSA/w400-h300/20220518_125048.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br /></p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">Campgounds: others listed on my FB pages</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">I’m posting many
updates on my FB page as I can provide more immediate photos and
notes as they occur. But this place, Poverty Point in Louisiana has
been on my bucket list for a number of years and felt it deserved a
full report.</p><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br /></p>
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traveling along the Gulf Coast through the panhandle of Florida,
Alabama and Mississippi.</p><h3 style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;">Expenses</h3>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">Wondering if the
price of fuel and campgrounds would become overwhelming. After not
quite a month on the road I’ve been pleasantly surprised by these
numbers.</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">Average Daily cost
based on 22 days out:</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><b><i>Diesel Fuel: $19.00
per day average</i></b></p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><b><i>Campground fees:
$18.30 per day average</i></b></p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">That’s not bad at
all. I’m trying to stay at campgrounds for 3 or 4 days but that
will most likely change as I continue my journey. And I’ll keep
you apprised of the changes in costs as I travel this summer.</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">I have not done
hardly any boondocking, as the summer heat as already kicked into
the 90’s. Not bad during the morning hours, but would rather have
electric hookups by mid afternoon and settling in for the evening.</p>
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<h1 style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;">POVERTY POINT a
World Heritage Site</h1><div><br /></div><div>So, a note on travel. My plan was to get to Natchez Mississippi and then take the Natchez Trace Trail. But as a traveler, I'm able to change plans pretty quickly. And after looking at my trusty National Geographic Road Atlas, Explorer Edition, I noticed off to the side Poverty Point, just over Mississippi River in Louisiana. I had to take a detour and here I am.</div><div><br /></div>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrEbashz2jacf24eWEF6FjfB7EntpcEJhbbnnYcr-TFsTuPYUsIhGq_xmp_4f82vCepuVIT_XZZOauw-PBRiu3FgYQkqCnKxdkf2DbCy4FGBP4rAz9z7S1KdW6L5iD1i-3WFCyWwcvKIoUAZPdEz4ws9jZGkdZcov45iQBzy1cDmZvWgrvrtTISZLL/s4000/20220518_104540.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrEbashz2jacf24eWEF6FjfB7EntpcEJhbbnnYcr-TFsTuPYUsIhGq_xmp_4f82vCepuVIT_XZZOauw-PBRiu3FgYQkqCnKxdkf2DbCy4FGBP4rAz9z7S1KdW6L5iD1i-3WFCyWwcvKIoUAZPdEz4ws9jZGkdZcov45iQBzy1cDmZvWgrvrtTISZLL/w640-h480/20220518_104540.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">a 2 mile path leading around to the mounds and<br />6 crescent shaped ridges </td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">First off the
location is named after the most recent farmer/land owners. The land
is a mix of clay and dirt, not ideal for farming. Much of the site
had been farmed and a much of the 6 ridges which were originally only
a few feet to 5 feet in height. They have since been worn down
through age and those farming activities. The site was first
discovered via a fly over, which showed clearly the 6 large crescent
shaped ridges or C shape design. The broad flat ridge tops would
have been used for staging their dwellings, cooking and daily
activities. A number of mounds were also created. This is the
largest earth works design in the New World by Hunter Gatherers as
early as 1650 B.C. That’s over 3,500 years ago. Hunter Gatherers
did not farm or plant. Existing on hunting and fishing as well as
gathering nuts and berries and such in nature.</p><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br /></p>
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<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">The plaza at the
center of the C shaped ridges covers 43 acres. 40 circles and arcs
made of poles that were approx. 2 ft in diameter and buried as much
as 9 ft deep. Could they have been the skeleton of large huts. No
evidence is available to make that assertion.
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over 3,000 years in the past, was most likely a major site for trade
as evidence of products and materials for as far away as the
Mid-West, northern Michigan and as far east as the Appalachian
Mountains.</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">Thousands of
perfectly formed spear tips have been recovered from the area as well
as small ornaments and beads.</p><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br /></p>
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margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjk4A2St_TOz3CEL4DYQv3WVeskhOhjr1qdE3wsBCjOsPk27zUBvX9SSou3fm43W6xRYKqaEmmGl02ZhWz4aY_adtufIjgIF6uT01wQpaCML33O8clg9M1LUvodRMHCE2lympoTFQXfxIRhE7ijQrurJo1LjCjEQ7gyCsEa_1Om9UEkvgu7gO_dIZ9j/w640-h480/20220518_101902.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">one of the many circle sites<br />the tree posts would have been at deep as 9 feet<br />indicating they were probably very tall above ground</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhumcE6Q5vRPfcQQP6xhL8WmfxyXvjZhXG_n8gwwIJR7HLXtdgUahl30wxqCFab1iBezlDrc2J0yWquqR1jqdgcWQZWnSBUvTv354fay_ZKrr57nARGN8haP4wLUGLc2Yjtp7Gz0tRDl0-PVq4juWUoBqZ8vYvYDQyXiOij2hgk509-d2_6AO4MgN_c/s4000/20220518_100500.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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margin-bottom: 0in;">I’ve traveled
throughout the U.S. over many years and have seen numerous Indian
Mounds mostly east of the Mississippi River. From south Florida on
up through the Mid-West. The extent of the Native Indian population
across the United States was so large, it is almost impossible to
imagine.</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">What an education to learn
more about the history of this country and land.</p><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br /></p><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">More Photos:</p><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><a href="https://photos.app.goo.gl/mWEktJPG9zwkWQbL8" target="_blank">Poverty Point</a></p><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><a href="https://photos.app.goo.gl/h8c1QeuG385NP9fu5" target="_blank">Pascagoula Mississippi</a></p><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><a href="https://photos.app.goo.gl/UV9doJzBMektMMRd8" target="_blank">Fort Morgan Alabama</a></p><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><a href="https://photos.app.goo.gl/jbv7XQp6HBxTakU67" target="_blank">Old Rusted Out Trucks, along the Forgotten Coast Fl</a></p><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br /></p>doug palosaarihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06788577431487694015noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7226837123536034405.post-16836419195879224612022-03-31T08:34:00.002-05:002022-03-31T08:38:15.740-05:002022-2 Exiting Key West Part 2<p> </p><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">2022-2</p><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">Part 2</p>
<h2 style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;">Exiting the Keys</h2><h3 style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;">Tamiami Trail, U.S.
41<br />Everglades City<br />La Belle Florida</h3>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">Campground: Parking
Lot Everglades City, free</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">Campground: Ortona
South, Cross Florida Canal, LaBelle $14 Electric/Water, senior rate 4
nights</p><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br /></p>
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<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">
</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">part 1</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">$49.00 Rv diesel (st
cloud)</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">$25.00 propane fill,
½ tank, RV</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">$29.00 South bay,
camping (one night)</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">$84.03 Rv diesel (Fl
City) 13.86 mpg</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">$180 Sigsbee,
camping 6 nights (dry camping)</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />
</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">part 2</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">$72.08 Rv diesel
(Key West) 16.18 mpg</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">$76.48 Rv diesel
(Everglades City) 16.188 mpg</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">$56.00 Ortona South
Campground, Electric/Water</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />
</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">$571.69 total for
fuel and campgrounds: 13 days</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />
</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">Heading out on
Sunday. I had used the dump station and water filling the night
before and packed up all outside chairs and bike. Sunday morning I
went through the self car wash bay basically to do a quick power wash
of the RV since I was fairly close to the sea water and spray.
</p><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br /></p>
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out, I reflected back on what I expected to see and what changes
there were in the Keys. The drive didn’t seem initially to wow me,
but that was partly because the skies were overcast the day I drove
through the keys. So the sea was not the vibrant turquoise blues and
greens I was expecting. They were more of a darker moody blue.
Fortunately the ocean and gulf appeared in all it’s glory days
later as I drove around. Restaurants changed names, the usual tourist
shops filled every shop lining Duval Street. All of the historic
places are still there along with those pristine homes from the late
1800’s. Only two large cruise ships are permitted but the affects
of that many tourists descending in town can be quite overwhelming.
And of course they block the sunsets from the famous Mallory Square.
I found that if I got out early enough, I could enjoy walking around
the downtown area before the crowds. And even took the Conch Train,
which I always recommend. In the end, what I discovered was that
though the keys had not really changed character all that much, I
had. Age has a way of changing ones perspective. No longer needing
to hit all the bars and night spots. And after too many years of
abusing my body with the sun, sand and swimming, I no longer had a
desire to bake in the sun, get a tan or go for a swim. Though I
surely would have gone for a swim if the occasion arose. Riding my
e-bike Little Zippy was just perfect as I enjoyed seeing so much
without having to worry about Covid, crowds and all that stuff.
Including that bike ride across a portion of the old US 1 highway to
Pigeon Key.</p><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br /></p>
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that I’ve changed and not the keys. I’m still ready for the next
adventure and enjoyed visiting the keys just not like I had in my
younger days. And I’m pretty happy about finding out that works
for me.</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">The drive heading
back up the keys was smooth as the traffic heading out was relatively
light. The only issue being the heavy winds buffeting the camper
especially going across the bridges. The 7 mile bridge being the
most challenging. Both hands on the wheel for sure.</p><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br /></p>
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mainland, I headed to U.S. 41 going west, also known as the Tamiami
Trail. My plan was to go to Everglades City a town I’d never been
to. Along the way are many opportunities to take air-boat rides, see
gators, which I saw plenty of. As well as a few rest areas and lots
of control dams for the many Water channels used to control the flow
of water through the Everglades.</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">Everglades City has
a bit of history, being a staging area for the building of the
Tamiami Trail which required dynamiting the hard limestone/choral
rock to be used to build up the roadway. Otherwise your talking a
lot of swamp land down here. A side note. I expected to have to
deal with lots of mosquitoes but was pleasantly surprised at not
having any issues both down in the keys as well as my stay in
Everglades City and the LaBelle area. Though to be honest I didn’t
stay outside after sundown much.</p><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br /></p>
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Everglades, I passed many areas that had very high fences to protect
the endangers black panthers from being run over by vehicles. Course
I didn’t see any, and wouldn’t expect to as the population of
black panthers is pretty low. 120-230 estimated to be in Florida.</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">I’m enjoying my
time along the Chaloosahachee Canal Which connects the west coast of
Florida, through Okeechobee Lake to the East Cost of Florida. 5
locks, one of which I’m camping at where I get to see a couple of
the 12,000 boats that come through here every year.</p><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br /></p>
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rubber seal has come loose on the slide and will have to be addressed
when I get back to St Cloud. Unable to fix it while on the road and
it appears the awning cover over the slide might have to be removed
to fix the gasket.</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">Otherwise Zippy has
performed quite well on this trip.</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">La Belle is a nice
sized town(around 6,000) developed mainly for the cattle ranches and
extensive farms and sugar cane fields around here. Though, it being
about an hours drive to Ft Myers, it appears that a fair amount of
new subdivisions are going up advertising home starting in the
$250,000 range on up. They looked a lot more expensive than what any
farm hand could afford.</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">This portion of my
trip was to experience a bit of the “real” Florida. Away from
the big cities, beaches and highways. I’ll head back to St Cloud
tomorrow with plans to begin closing up the Do-Dah cottage for the
season.</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">The adventure
continues.</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />
</p>
<h3 style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;">More photos:</h3>
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</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><a href="https://photos.app.goo.gl/xQMu9DPYbsHXTDut8" target="_blank">Everglades City
Florida</a></p>
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</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><a href="https://photos.app.goo.gl/y6wVzq87syEVFBM79" target="_blank">La Belle Florida</a></p>
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</p>doug palosaarihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06788577431487694015noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7226837123536034405.post-10291455607990096152022-03-25T10:18:00.001-05:002022-03-25T16:11:05.234-05:002022-1 Key West Trip PART 1<p> </p><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">2022-1</p><h3 style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;">Welcome Back to the Roving Reports</h3>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">Time for more
travels in 2022. I have been a full-time camper for a solid 16+
years and as my last report indicated, Roving report 2021-14, I’ve
purchased a small one bedroom park model home in the Shelter Cover
community. Meaning that I’ll most likely spend winters back in
Florida for the near future. Actually if my math is correct, this
will be the start of my 18<sup>th</sup> year on the road. And I can
tell you I am getting excited to begin my travels once again.</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />
</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">Campground: South
Bay Rv pk, Bell Glade Fl $26 + tax full hookup 30 amp. didn’t
make reservations only one night stay. Very nice Palm Beach County
park. Well maintained, gated.</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">Campground: Sigsbee
Naval Air Station. $30 dry campsite (electric sites were not
available)</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">Campground: Parking
Lot Everglades City, free</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">Campground: Ortana
South, Cross Florida Canal, LaBelle $14 Electric/Water, senior rate</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />
</p>
<h3 style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;">Cost breakdown:</h3>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />
</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">$49.00 Rv diesel (st
cloud)</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">$25.00 propane fill,
½ tank, RV</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">$29.00 South bay,
camping (one night)</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">$84.03 Rv diesel (Fl
City) 13.86 mpg</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">$180 Sigsbee,
camping 6 nights (dry camping)</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br /></p><h3 style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;">Covid Restrictions.</h3>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />
</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">Before I get to far
into this post let me explain how covid has affected my life. Even
after receiving 3 covid shots, I have been remaining relatively
isolated from crowds. It wasn’t until just recently, after doing a
bit of research on my own, that I discovered my not having a spleen
(removed due to cancer many years ago) that I was much more
vulnerable that I thought. Studies indicate that I may have as
little as 25% to an overly optimistic 50% immunity having had the
covid vaccines. I will be eligible to a 4<sup>th</sup> booster shot
in about a month. Hoping that will give me enough protection to
actually dine inside a restaurant and be more comfortable around
larger crowds. Time will only tell.</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />
</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">What does this all
mean? For me it has hindered my ability to socialize with friends,
keeping to very small groups. Covid has spread to a number of folks
in my community, to include a number of friends just doors down from
my new place.
</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />
</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">Visiting with family
has been a challenge, but I’ve bucked up and hope for the best.
haven’t enjoyed a meal out at a restaurant in two years. Except
for the occasional dining in, only if the restaurant is practically
deserted. Using take out from fast food places. How boring is that
after a while.</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />
</p>
<h3 style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;">What has kept me
busy?</h3><div><br /></div>
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<ul>
<li>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">Painting
Kitchen cabinets green (see previous report)</p>
</li></ul>
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<li>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">new deck/boat
dock updated ($9,000)</p>
</li></ul><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgb5cX5F_uep_BmzITkFBz71U0DkyjyUszarBQ6Hez81i1S8H9vM9G-G2mpYdr9iarK3h-waYI6hqyj70CZzeXgIJQSiXpJZklPp4frxYoYGVMuNV-iFQ5HEsgRWZjrPSVq3SBSwysJBQg7tKZIDPx0UT56RaBgPf02EZPdHx3ItQQEMFnrw_gy3Y64/s4032/20220225_120112.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgb5cX5F_uep_BmzITkFBz71U0DkyjyUszarBQ6Hez81i1S8H9vM9G-G2mpYdr9iarK3h-waYI6hqyj70CZzeXgIJQSiXpJZklPp4frxYoYGVMuNV-iFQ5HEsgRWZjrPSVq3SBSwysJBQg7tKZIDPx0UT56RaBgPf02EZPdHx3ItQQEMFnrw_gy3Y64/s320/20220225_120112.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Christmas Palms being planted</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj916rZyMbYnHRqEvpMkpbXvK1gm4sghmU9de9rvgGwnrsG0rvxhXAtY7GQ_58MKOWafq0YRa2bO5y405gCNvPHI47mjV_dM6CXZXQ6ysLX9e_mUYyW3mu-sGw1LekLX-YFz_MFxTcT3Oh0y-IFH453onLxbgljgxuWXjbE9IzVyCeJ8NxAXuUbZWd_/s4032/original_c059d65a-714d-4253-b34d-a538ea382795_20220224_174523.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj916rZyMbYnHRqEvpMkpbXvK1gm4sghmU9de9rvgGwnrsG0rvxhXAtY7GQ_58MKOWafq0YRa2bO5y405gCNvPHI47mjV_dM6CXZXQ6ysLX9e_mUYyW3mu-sGw1LekLX-YFz_MFxTcT3Oh0y-IFH453onLxbgljgxuWXjbE9IzVyCeJ8NxAXuUbZWd_/s320/original_c059d65a-714d-4253-b34d-a538ea382795_20220224_174523.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">deck work completed and stained</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAEcSpHBlr9rkBgotHR07Rw3CwY7gq9gtZVFcuV2OTiGPVIg9QbRsO6AmtEsJ2NRTg3mMgrCxmMVWn1l9tpKmvRbX4AzJBVx7lfERDFEsFfz0hHmKol9wKKivYTvZL0AMmdLFqlZz-mEasrrY94dpNmD5CBC8-EOfZLd0bnbaxwKxz1rl2CuVwPdpe/s4032/20220210_135326.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAEcSpHBlr9rkBgotHR07Rw3CwY7gq9gtZVFcuV2OTiGPVIg9QbRsO6AmtEsJ2NRTg3mMgrCxmMVWn1l9tpKmvRbX4AzJBVx7lfERDFEsFfz0hHmKol9wKKivYTvZL0AMmdLFqlZz-mEasrrY94dpNmD5CBC8-EOfZLd0bnbaxwKxz1rl2CuVwPdpe/s320/20220210_135326.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><ul><li>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">Stained the
deck, semi clear cedar stain (after 3 month wait)</p>
</li><li>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">cleaned out
shed and reorganized with my tools and supplies</p>
</li><li>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">steam cleaned
wall to wall carpeting in park model</p>
</li><li>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">ordered and
assembled two pieces of furniture, tv/fireplace unit and a side
table</p>
</li><li>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"> (Dorothy
was a great help putting the tv cabinet together)</p>
</li><li>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">removed
unwanted furniture from house</p>
</li><li>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">sold 5<sup>th</sup>
wheel hitch after having on internet marketplace for a couple of
months</p>
</li><li>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">took a couple
really nice camping trips during winter months (really good weather
in Fla)</p>
</li><li>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">planted a
couple things in small side garden</p>
</li><li>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">replaced to
two sad looking trees in front of cottage with two triple Christmas
Palms</p>
</li><li>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">had maple
tree cut down on one of my rental lots</p>
</li><li>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">planted 5
arica palms on rental lot</p>
</li><li>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"></p>
</li><li>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">So with all
that said, I’m really eager to get back on the road and explore.</p>
</li></ul>
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</p>
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</p>
<h3 style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;">2022 TRAVEL SEASON
BEGINS</h3>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />
</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">First big Trip of
the season. PART 1</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">Florida Keys, Key
West PART 1</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">Everglades City,
Florida PART 2</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">LaBelle, Florida PART 2</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />
</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">The first adventure
of the new year and I am so excited to be on the road. Headed out
around 8am (Saturday) with a goal to get to the southern end of Lake
Okeechobee. Arrived at a campground I’ve stayed at before, no
reservations, and was in luck as they had a spot for one night. All
settled in by 12:00 noon. This is a routine I enjoy. Traveling no
more than 4 hours, arrive at campsite around noon. Have lunch, relax
and then check to see if there’s anything I need to explore in the
area. Since this is a one night stay, I’m just planning on
checking all systems in the camper and maybe going for a walk or bike
ride later in the day.
</p><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br /></p>
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</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">Project: reprogram
TV remote. Must have somehow deleted the code. All other Rv systems
appear to be working just fine. Feels good to be back in the camper.
</p>
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<h3 style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;">Florida City. A one
night stand.</h3>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />
</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">This was a short
stop before entering the keys. I had a couple choices for parking
lot overnighting. Selected the Cracker Barrel Restaurant for the
night. Fine spot, not crowded after the restaurant closed. Heavy
rains all night long.
</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />
</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">Driving the keys can
be a challenge for people in a hurry as the speed limits bounce
between 45 and 55. One eager car passed on the right shoulder along
the first long stretch just before entering the keys. He has able to
get ahead all of a couple of car lengths. Note: there are police
every couple of miles and they love giving out speeding tickets.</p><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br /></p>
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<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">Traveling in Zippy,
I feel like I’m really moving along even at 45 mph and at 55 I feel
like I’m a race car. It’s all in ones perspective.
</p>
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</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Interesting fact:
I’ve read recently, even with all the thousands of new RV’s on
the road each year, the average yearly use per Rv is 20 days. And
you can just bet those campers are only using them on weekends.
</li></ul><p></p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />
</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">Arriving at Sigsbee
Naval housing and campground, I was pleasantly surprised to see I
didn't have to go through a checkpoint and was able to drive directly
to the campground office for check-in. An easy process since I had
printed out all the required documentation needed.</p><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br /></p>
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<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">My campsite is one
row from the gulf side. No shade. But with strong breezes the sun
and heat aren’t really to difficult to deal with. I’ve only run
the generator and ac a couple of times for an hour or so. This after
noon, though it was quite warm out 86 degrees, I found that sitting
outside on the shared side of the camper was quite comfortable and
inside was ok as long as I had doors and blinds closed on the sunny
side of the camper. Those breezes coming through open windows has
been quite nice.</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />
</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">I’ve ridden my
e-bike into town a couple of times. At 4 miles long and 1 ½ miles
wide, it’s pretty easy to get around. Even with all the traffic.
Cars, mopeds, and bikes somehow seem to be able to avoid one another
quite well. Road signs even tell bike they can ride in the middle of
their lane (for safely actually)…</p>
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<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">I took the Conch
Train which is always a great way to start in a historic town like
Key west. It helps one get their bearings as to where things are.
Our driver/guide was a bit testy, but I probably would be as well
what with having to talk over the passenger conversing (which he did
not tolerate one bit) and the constant change in routing required do
to traffic, roads blocked, etc.
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<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>An interesting
tidbit, the island was only about half it’s current size until the
Navy came into town. Initially to stop the salvagers/pirates from
looting ships run aground. The Navy, once it decided to stay dredged
up sludge from the shallow waters and created more than half the
island. The island I’m on is actually called Dredge Island. And
Google earth photo will let you see clearly the areas the Navy dug up
around Key west to create more land and provide navigable channels.
</li></ul><p></p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />
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<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">I’m fascinated by
Flaglers Railroad. He was one of the richest people in America being
partners in Standard Oil and it was his dream to extend the railroads
along the east coast of Florida. Eventually all the way to Key West.
The first train to arrive in KW was on January22, 1912. It survived
for 23 years before a couple of hurricanes wiped it out. The bridges
all survived and the government decided to build a road over the top
of the rail line. Using the tracks as guard rails along the bridges.
</p>
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</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">Side note: in 1980,
I drove one last section of the old bridge (the seven mile bridge)
before they opened the newly built modern bridge. It was very narrow
and really scary to drive.</p><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br /></p>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdq390CuesSk3RwLEjZ8JQJWRcYZzLVJULf8KDYj79Fh9ctB0af4yVXMcWTXdoStmnRq5C7Lx1HUMqhRZr6RVUCpbY3TctyieLJGCzvQYUtevJNaGMFRu9Y8Z57gnC9CaOfBJnvgceyuH7Ozz-H5vD-_cyjDBz1FLfGVJ6TMy39_jQlWbymdrN94ZJ/s4032/20220324_103708.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdq390CuesSk3RwLEjZ8JQJWRcYZzLVJULf8KDYj79Fh9ctB0af4yVXMcWTXdoStmnRq5C7Lx1HUMqhRZr6RVUCpbY3TctyieLJGCzvQYUtevJNaGMFRu9Y8Z57gnC9CaOfBJnvgceyuH7Ozz-H5vD-_cyjDBz1FLfGVJ6TMy39_jQlWbymdrN94ZJ/w640-h480/20220324_103708.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">1980, I drove on this section of the old 7 mile bridge<br />it closed in 1982</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />
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<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">Many of the historic
homes are being updated. Often the entire insides are gutted, only
the shell of the house remains. My dear friend Eric took on such a
project years ago and I was able to see the empty shell up close,
standing on a second balcony looking down into an open cavern.</p><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br /></p>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-MKVBottesGiFniuTUIWIXOmUcZYkCnHP6xIB_G9SSW8J1vJMJEQXJKTmGGH2Swf60pqnWT3rLwFuKLUP_Bx4_40zEI6kB1n4A_IcyMBmk4lalmq8AP_ujVbslAemDJKDCgM8U1ppMuxyX44sykTtHN3YWC7ekzSSPFXaNIJkpReo3jyQsWJw9vCd/s4032/20220322_095841.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-MKVBottesGiFniuTUIWIXOmUcZYkCnHP6xIB_G9SSW8J1vJMJEQXJKTmGGH2Swf60pqnWT3rLwFuKLUP_Bx4_40zEI6kB1n4A_IcyMBmk4lalmq8AP_ujVbslAemDJKDCgM8U1ppMuxyX44sykTtHN3YWC7ekzSSPFXaNIJkpReo3jyQsWJw9vCd/w640-h480/20220322_095841.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">this historic house has been completely gutted<br />only the exterior is original and intact</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />
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<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">The cruise ships are
once again docking in Key West. Causing tons of people to flood the
town around Mallory Square. Mid morning I try to head out further
from the main chaos. They also block the sunset views from Mallory
Square. (sad)</p>
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<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">My Navy campground
left me note today, I have to remove everything from my campsite
tomorrow as they will be cutting the grass. Including the camper.
Fortunately, I’m planing a day trip to Marathon and Pigeon Key.
</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">Drove back up the
keys to Marathon where I parked Zippy at the Pigeon Key Visitors
Center. Picked up a light long sleeve shirt for the bike ride.
Either that or tons of sunscreen required. What a super nice bike
ride to Pigeon Island where I picked up more information on the
building of the famous Overseas Railroad, built by Henry M Flagler.
I would strongly urge reading any one of the biographies on this
famous guy.</p><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br /></p>
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<ul>
<li>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">Overseas
highway built between 1905 and 22 Jan 1912.</p>
</li><li>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">Over 20,000
men built it. Average 2,000 workers a day. Many quitting before
their first day of work. Very harsh conditions, heat, mosquitoes. 2
deaths a day.</p>
</li><li>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">Built 25
bridges connecting the chain of islands/keys</p>
</li><li>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">In operation
for 23 years</p>
</li><li>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">Flagler was
able to ride the first train into Key West. He had accomplished the
new 8<sup>th</sup> wonder of the world</p>
</li><li>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">Miami to Key
West Cost $4.25 with a stay in Key West up to 6 day limit</p>
</li><li>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">Miami to Key
West Day trip, $2.50 (round trip price)</p>
</li><li>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">1935 the
Labor Day hurricane destroyed the railroad.</p>
</li><li>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">1938 the Fed
Government began work on converting it to a roadway</p>
</li></ul>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />
</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">But the most
interesting fact to me was that the Overseas Railroad was more than a
trip to Key West. As one could get on a train in New York, never
leaving the train and end up in Havana Cuba. The train stopping in
Key West for Cuba would have included not only the coaches but also a
Parlor observation car, Pullman cars and one could even have their
car transported on the auto & Train car ferries. A 6 hour ride
from Key West to Havana. Now That’s a Trip!</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />
</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">What imagination and
determination Flagler had.
</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />
</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">So here I am on
Pigeon Key, a staging area for the building of the oversea railroad.
Today it is a marine research and museum grounds. With most of the
original buildings used during the building of the railroad. I can
hardly contain myself as I walk around the island, step out onto the
boat dock and watch sting rays gliding by in the multi-colored aqua
blue and green gulf waters. Drinking in the island life I’ve had
the pleasure of enjoying for many years during my working years in
Orlando. Driving or flying into the keys whenever I could afford the
time off.
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<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsARCH_Sfeprae7ORtfu10_pYNT6s81D5OVMlJcgxFHpZTeueH_O0-0ZQ551qgsSXdYb2g_Bw-VX-e0cdMWPbV1ZQ7kwLbN5-3ad6LI8k3MqeB4X1AJ6cyyZcwHuej28gYwTgHhcvFv47Lnuee030voQaRudj7Y8GEmH6sMHlTY0jVV5Kf3pm4XUwy/s4032/20220324_090215.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsARCH_Sfeprae7ORtfu10_pYNT6s81D5OVMlJcgxFHpZTeueH_O0-0ZQ551qgsSXdYb2g_Bw-VX-e0cdMWPbV1ZQ7kwLbN5-3ad6LI8k3MqeB4X1AJ6cyyZcwHuej28gYwTgHhcvFv47Lnuee030voQaRudj7Y8GEmH6sMHlTY0jVV5Kf3pm4XUwy/w640-h480/20220324_090215.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Bahia Honda Old Bridge<br />A trestle bridge, when they built the road to replace the railroad<br />they built the road ON TOP of the tresle bridge</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUqqki2yBFDwyxCpFAcv5vSTNdMwZkxd4ijQ6ruc7X9K7IDow-OZ-LTo0RhIoqApFqrLooq6yikRad0xr0rF8nQHrQTBHJEpoKbJ6bf9CSY6bBWaxPmhknYZ9Jgxj-ICl0-_d-re7Ubuy1BR4_Giu7vSj1LKFzSduaOn3GwnhOgM5xtsdQyC1OGsT5/s4000/20220324_090247.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUqqki2yBFDwyxCpFAcv5vSTNdMwZkxd4ijQ6ruc7X9K7IDow-OZ-LTo0RhIoqApFqrLooq6yikRad0xr0rF8nQHrQTBHJEpoKbJ6bf9CSY6bBWaxPmhknYZ9Jgxj-ICl0-_d-re7Ubuy1BR4_Giu7vSj1LKFzSduaOn3GwnhOgM5xtsdQyC1OGsT5/w640-h480/20220324_090247.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">hurricanes and mother nature take it all back</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEV7_vslkrdOdqBb3XGP4mTbWBOhvDpwpwk6CVCJNxUIzxl5Ny7BCjTr-TsKVKZbVdR0CmFeJSVV1n9oNLXBcibQGNvNk7l6Kv13K3CC03AGJvynh8GaL19hTHfNQQfwNoUVsM7sPtLhCI1pomDGPz6Auk22RENfJ1OrPcWZI-9gMM1gd3znSR0kb-/s4032/20220324_090338.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEV7_vslkrdOdqBb3XGP4mTbWBOhvDpwpwk6CVCJNxUIzxl5Ny7BCjTr-TsKVKZbVdR0CmFeJSVV1n9oNLXBcibQGNvNk7l6Kv13K3CC03AGJvynh8GaL19hTHfNQQfwNoUVsM7sPtLhCI1pomDGPz6Auk22RENfJ1OrPcWZI-9gMM1gd3znSR0kb-/w480-h640/20220324_090338.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />
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<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><b>This is the first
leg of my Florida travels. To be Continued:</b></p>
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<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">More Photos</p>
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<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><a href="https://photos.app.goo.gl/C4aX1vhJU3RYQL4L8" target="_blank">Lake Okeechobee to
Keys</a></p>
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<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><a href="https://photos.app.goo.gl/EHxJuYsAH55TSSRTA" target="_blank">Key West Florida</a></p>
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<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><a href="https://photos.app.goo.gl/EHxJuYsAH55TSSRTA" target="_blank">Marathon, Pigeon Key</a></p>doug palosaarihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06788577431487694015noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7226837123536034405.post-33282666641492398772021-09-28T10:23:00.000-05:002021-09-28T10:23:43.761-05:00 2021-13 Saint Cloud Florida, Covid travel story<p> 2021-14</p>
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<h3 style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;">A Roving Report from
St Cloud Florida</h3><h3 style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;">The Affects of Covid
in our Travels</h3><h3 style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;">Landing in Florida and My new Cottage</h3><div><br /></div>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-SVzS1ngfVwg/YVMp-C5GdKI/AAAAAAAFbqY/Zw43YRJOVDgiN0GfYZBQD96s1-7LCJ4HQCPcBGAsYHg/s4000/20210928_084135.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-SVzS1ngfVwg/YVMp-C5GdKI/AAAAAAAFbqY/Zw43YRJOVDgiN0GfYZBQD96s1-7LCJ4HQCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/20210928_084135.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sitting in my Florida Room overlooking the canal/lake</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;">Hi everyone. I
realize it has been a while since I’ve posted an official Roving
Report. Having moved over to a private Facebook page for RV
travelers and a few friends. As it is a quicker and easier way for
me to post topics and photos of my journey. Those posts are usually
short and sweet as they say.</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">But for the subject
of Covid, as it relates to our lives and our travels, I felt it
deserved a more thorough reporting.</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">For those who have
followed my journey this year you know I started out in Tucson AZ
where I often would winter. Then traveling the country during the
spring, summer and fall months. Zippy provided the ideal solution
for travel during the beginning of the Covid epidemic, as it gave me
the ability to go off grid. Camping in National Forests, BLM (Bureau
of Land Management) sites and even in parking lots and city streets
on occasion. Keeping me well distanced on the most part.</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">We all still need to
get food, fuel and other necessities whether we are traveling or
staying in one location. I handled those situations most likely the
same as you do. Shopping early in the day, ordering online, using
curbside pickup, wiping my hands with hand sanitizer after touching
everything in a store or at the gas pump.</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">The second season
out on the road with Covid still in the forefront and having had my
two vaccine shots, I and many of my friends started to loosen up and
actually visit with each other. I can’t tell you how that first
hug felt…. Well yes, it brought me pretty darn close to tears.</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">This lasted for
barely a couple of months. But was a total joy to spend time with a
few friends along the way. Even visiting with both of my sisters in
Northern Michigan. And what an awesome treat that was.</p><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br /></p>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4Vpi1ZbvDgo/YVMrQtGhHhI/AAAAAAAFbqk/O9ks50KdSKE41d5I_DpRVz-wXKeMJNRzQCPcBGAsYHg/s4320/IMG_5331.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3240" data-original-width="4320" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4Vpi1ZbvDgo/YVMrQtGhHhI/AAAAAAAFbqk/O9ks50KdSKE41d5I_DpRVz-wXKeMJNRzQCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/IMG_5331.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Eagle harbor beach </td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ogpCrxTg4Yw/YVMrQjh4LGI/AAAAAAAFbqk/hPXGExu79YI8P1bJkH1A5YyxmoJoGpwhwCPcBGAsYHg/s4320/IMG_5338.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3240" data-original-width="4320" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ogpCrxTg4Yw/YVMrQjh4LGI/AAAAAAAFbqk/hPXGExu79YI8P1bJkH1A5YyxmoJoGpwhwCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/IMG_5338.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Eagle harbor lighthouse and museum</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Cz1Ums4GOdM/YVMrQu2gQKI/AAAAAAAFbqk/4en0agvtApIO_Az_XumtOe8cuuXeFUEuACPcBGAsYHg/s3648/20210720_183643.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2736" data-original-width="3648" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Cz1Ums4GOdM/YVMrQu2gQKI/AAAAAAAFbqk/4en0agvtApIO_Az_XumtOe8cuuXeFUEuACPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/20210720_183643.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Doug, Dorothy and Ann<br />together at last, it's been a while</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">But after those all
too brief couple of months, I and many others started to realize that
due to so many non vaccinated folks, many towns and stores not
requiring face coverings, it was once again back to the isolation
mode.</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">After leaving
Michigan, I would enter what I hoped would be small town USA where
things would be less hectic and safer. That was not to be. If
anything, there was a feeling that all those small communities, some
vacation hot-spots, were even less safe than a year ago. Stress
levels pretty much went through the roof. A small oasis in all this
madness was Cherokee North Carolina. A town on Indian Reservation
land where they required face coverings in all buildings.</p><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br /></p>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZYhx5rNCB_I/YVMsVNeTsQI/AAAAAAAFbqs/tqAIa4I47pcZpv6hd_-nZP8qACqzBt1HACPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20210903_111506.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZYhx5rNCB_I/YVMsVNeTsQI/AAAAAAAFbqs/tqAIa4I47pcZpv6hd_-nZP8qACqzBt1HACPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/20210903_111506.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">rest stop with Blueridge Mountains in background</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">While doing laundry
one day I started to talk to the only other person in the laundromat
wearing a face covering. The older guy told me, the reason he had
started wearing a face mask again was that he recently had lost 6 of
his friends to Covid. He was obviously local, as a number of the
other folks doing their laundry would come up and talk to him
periodically. None wearing face coverings, probably knew of his
loss, yet unconcerned about their own behavior. Probably figuring he
had his face covered, and they did have to do anything.</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">Talk about an eye
opener.</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">At this point, I
decided traveling was no longer “fun”. Every day became more and
more of a challenge as I traveled through Kentucky, Tennessee, the
Carolina's. It was time to head to my new Cottage in Florida.</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">Now many of you may
think, but Florida is completely messed up and has more Covid cases
and a Governor that just doesn’t care about any safety procedures
what so every. All true, but at the same time, while traveling
through Tennessee, they were rated as having the highest Covid cases
in the entire U.S. The scenario goes on and on.</p><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br /></p>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-yJLUO8tuZWs/YVMu-ypgWaI/AAAAAAAFbq8/hBfCWfuXbe07ve4YSimV2sOlLDdmK0UDwCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20210910_191148.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-yJLUO8tuZWs/YVMu-ypgWaI/AAAAAAAFbq8/hBfCWfuXbe07ve4YSimV2sOlLDdmK0UDwCPcBGAsYHg/s320/20210910_191148.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">last stop in Georgia before<br />heading into Florida</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GcgZgTM7Dmk/YVMu-2ci4PI/AAAAAAAFbq8/PgnL8FrgQ-wq5hBjBDor7QOPlcw352nKgCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20210910_190726.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GcgZgTM7Dmk/YVMu-2ci4PI/AAAAAAAFbq8/PgnL8FrgQ-wq5hBjBDor7QOPlcw352nKgCPcBGAsYHg/s320/20210910_190726.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">Arriving back in
Florida, oh by the way, my last overnight stop in an Rv park right on
the Georgia/Florida boarder, owned by an elderly couple was
interesting. Face masks were required or you’d be asked to leave.
The husband, affectionately kissed his bride of many years before
stepping outside. He would direct me to my campsite and told me his
story. He and his wife had not been vaccinated and she got Covid
recently. Being in intensive care for 5 days straight. He prayed on
his knees all five days praying to the Lord to save and protect his
beloved wife. Thankfully she recovered. A couple minutes later he
said I don’t know what your political preference is, but I can’t
stand Biden. He thinks he knows everything about Covid and thinks
he’s a scientist. Telling us what we have to do. it’s just
disgusting. I disagreed and the conversation ended wishing each
other well, before settling in for the night.</p><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br /></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-VbA4313vyA0/YVMv4p2trfI/AAAAAAAFbrE/whZ2i3At1YMK8nKtmVL69u5nh7MVE0jaQCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20210911_135432.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-VbA4313vyA0/YVMv4p2trfI/AAAAAAAFbrE/whZ2i3At1YMK8nKtmVL69u5nh7MVE0jaQCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/20210911_135432.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Nova Road, through cattle ranches<br />leading to Shelter Cover (about 12 miles ahead)</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kHMgqKO0ff4/YVMv4p2vpOI/AAAAAAAFbrE/gzyHo-srwv8BXlz1_eqdi8R3VW9JnNjwwCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20210911_104928.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kHMgqKO0ff4/YVMv4p2vpOI/AAAAAAAFbrE/gzyHo-srwv8BXlz1_eqdi8R3VW9JnNjwwCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/20210911_104928.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">once the main road leading into florida (hwy 17)</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6KcrRJYux5Y/YVMv4rNWz5I/AAAAAAAFbrE/HlHxpYPxTJgf9D2297sdC-p31fzKsqMqwCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20210911_080701.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6KcrRJYux5Y/YVMv4rNWz5I/AAAAAAAFbrE/HlHxpYPxTJgf9D2297sdC-p31fzKsqMqwCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/20210911_080701.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Entering Florida, using only the old backroads</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">Well now that I got
off on that little story, I took a route that would let me travel
through old Florida, on many of the original roads that once funneled
Tin can campers and travelers of all types into Florida. It was a
super pleasant drive and only took perhaps an extra hour of travel
time rather than take the super highways to St Cloud.</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">Once I arrived at my
new Cottage on Lake Common in the gated Shelter Cover community of
Rv’s and Park Model mobile homes, I settled in. Taking time to
assess the local environment. Spending the first couple of weeks
“editing”, i.e. throwing out 20 years of stuff the previous owner
had left behind. Actually Doug’s Cottage is in pretty good
condition. It is fully furnished, but needing some updating along
the way.</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">I’ve already made
dozens of trips to the dumpster, throwing out an accumulation of old,
worn out appliances, enough coffee cups to serve at least 30 people
and a shed that had way too many half empty and in some cases
actually empty containers of paint, insecticide and stuff too good to
throw out, but no longer needed. Can’t tell you how many phones
and empty satellite dish boxes I threw out.</p><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br /></p>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-o5i0ahPnMxI/YVMxaTiLicI/AAAAAAAFbrM/4wwHIBx3tkYhshjHjpnRt-YRI7oHdCjEwCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20210926_163645.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-o5i0ahPnMxI/YVMxaTiLicI/AAAAAAAFbrM/4wwHIBx3tkYhshjHjpnRt-YRI7oHdCjEwCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/20210926_163645.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">view looking out from my dock<br />we have a canal with access to Lake Common<br />on the right</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UWPzgbR6Qlw/YVMxaZ0jkrI/AAAAAAAFbrM/BxmHC2V6WzcsKb-1FDcg6x66sR1p-QHFwCPcBGAsYHg/s4000/20210926_094509.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UWPzgbR6Qlw/YVMxaZ0jkrI/AAAAAAAFbrM/BxmHC2V6WzcsKb-1FDcg6x66sR1p-QHFwCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/20210926_094509.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">after many trips to the dumpster<br />the shed is starting to look good</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-HxAfeJ33ofE/YVMxaaWMy4I/AAAAAAAFbrM/KUHnJLErgrEKMTl3s-ptpqPIAwzyCPbIQCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20210925_072825.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-HxAfeJ33ofE/YVMxaaWMy4I/AAAAAAAFbrM/KUHnJLErgrEKMTl3s-ptpqPIAwzyCPbIQCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/20210925_072825.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">sunrise from my deck, and the neighbors<br />are decks are all lined up next to each other</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QUrNenGym-w/YVMxaTFcw1I/AAAAAAAFbrM/TWK_3H4YOXo3G-XaxT-TCwiWWGWtBhz2QCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20210924_134154.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QUrNenGym-w/YVMxaTFcw1I/AAAAAAAFbrM/TWK_3H4YOXo3G-XaxT-TCwiWWGWtBhz2QCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/20210924_134154.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">a weeks worth of work<br />painting the cabinets a "lounge green"<br />giving the room a fresh new look</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">Getting back to the
Covid situation here in Florida. I’ve kept pretty must to myself
except to say hi to a couple of neighbors, from a safe distance of
course. One couple who now live in our community full time, informed
me they both recently (within the past couple of weeks) had covid
after visiting with family and grand-kids. Thankful they both
survived, but apparently have no plans to get a covid shot. They
told me the park we are in is rampant with covid cases. Even the
maintenance guy who cuts the common grass areas is down with covid.
My own relatives living in the area, all have had the vaccine shots
had one of the family members come down with a break-through case of
covid. Lasting only a few days and so grateful they recovered.
Quickly. A good indication that being vaccinated can be very
helpful.</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">A Bit scary for
sure. But, at least I have the information and can hopefully make
good decisions as to how to navigate this whole strange situation we
all find ourselves in.</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />
</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">So my goal is to
stay a safe as possible.</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">Get the booster shot
for Moderna when it becomes available.</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">Already got my flu
shot</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><b>ask visitors and
friends three questions</b></p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />
</p>
<blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0 0 0 40px; padding: 0px;"><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;"> Have you been
vaccinated?</p></blockquote>
<blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0 0 0 40px; padding: 0px;"><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;"> Do you use face
coverings when going out shopping</p></blockquote>
<blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0 0 0 40px; padding: 0px;"><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;"> Do you visit with
family who have children or family members that are unvaccinated</p></blockquote>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />
</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">I wish you all the
best in your current locations. I look forward to getting back on
the road as soon as I possibly can. For me, as this point, that will
most likely be short trips around the state and eventually back out
west, where there is much more space to explore and keep my distance.</p>
<h4 style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;">My hope is that
there will be an easing up of the covid situation by this coming
spring. In the meantime, it’s nice to have a couple of projects to
keep me busy at my new place. So until I get back on the open road,
keep in touch any way you can, txt, FB, e-mail and even phone calls.
Ps I have extremely limited internet/phone service at the new
cottage. So until that gets resolved, txt-ing works the best.</h4>
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</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><i>Safe travels and
enjoy</i></p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><i>It may be a
challenge, but it’s still possible</i></p>
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<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">Your Traveling
reporter</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">Doug P</p>
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<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">ps, pictures are out of place, should be up next to info on Cherokee NC, but with limited internet it's taken me a couple hours to get this report out and I didn't want to loose anything by trying to over-edit the report.</p>
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</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7L2GNsgDxZI/YVMtblBd15I/AAAAAAAFbq0/Npb4K28AZ_UESm5ooQfD4pGC6jBXVV2wQCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20210904_085403.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7L2GNsgDxZI/YVMtblBd15I/AAAAAAAFbq0/Npb4K28AZ_UESm5ooQfD4pGC6jBXVV2wQCPcBGAsYHg/w480-h640/20210904_085403.jpg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">One of the many waterfalls to explore in the area<br />NC (extreme western side)</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0R7K7e3Gn-0/YVMtbttrowI/AAAAAAAFbq0/erpvYu8ggYIjlK4f-5ifa9sOq3OIdcmkwCPcBGAsYHg/s3814/20210904_110959.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2861" data-original-width="3814" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0R7K7e3Gn-0/YVMtbttrowI/AAAAAAAFbq0/erpvYu8ggYIjlK4f-5ifa9sOq3OIdcmkwCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/20210904_110959.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">River park in heart of Cherokee Town, NC</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-SUECSasMvz0/YVMtbmMBjyI/AAAAAAAFbq0/xBKfLMZ7CvgewvcM4B6M5kjLGapD2P2OACPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20210904_121452.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-SUECSasMvz0/YVMtbmMBjyI/AAAAAAAFbq0/xBKfLMZ7CvgewvcM4B6M5kjLGapD2P2OACPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/20210904_121452.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ILPAwKlxpr0/YVMtbiQy3EI/AAAAAAAFbq0/WqCgsV7yB5Udjh09Aapd6SmfbbYrC3i_gCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20210904_142641.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ILPAwKlxpr0/YVMtbiQy3EI/AAAAAAAFbq0/WqCgsV7yB5Udjh09Aapd6SmfbbYrC3i_gCPcBGAsYHg/w480-h640/20210904_142641.jpg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Cherokee Reservation Town, North Carolina<br />awesome little town to explore the area</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-HxojL9VL6uM/YVMtbhFxhRI/AAAAAAAFbq0/BGEyftLQrxkjluZOezWo7BA-upJ49sA7QCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20210905_082847.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-HxojL9VL6uM/YVMtbhFxhRI/AAAAAAAFbq0/BGEyftLQrxkjluZOezWo7BA-upJ49sA7QCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/20210905_082847.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Elk were re introduced into this area<br />really lucked out at seeing some<br />there are approx 225 in this area</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4Y_FhNK3Ygk/YVMtbpix5xI/AAAAAAAFbq0/Sjxych-XGzMTEZVil5wye2VovRRsc74TgCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20210905_113302.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4Y_FhNK3Ygk/YVMtbpix5xI/AAAAAAAFbq0/Sjxych-XGzMTEZVil5wye2VovRRsc74TgCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/20210905_113302.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">a side trip along a dead end road in<br />along the Blue Ridge Parkway, the road to nowhere</td></tr></tbody></table><br />doug palosaarihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06788577431487694015noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7226837123536034405.post-60086895938824688702021-07-14T18:41:00.000-05:002021-07-14T18:41:13.779-05:002021-12 Apostle Islands Northern Wisconsin<p> 2021-12</p>
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<h3 style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;">Northern Wisconsin
Lake Superior</h3><h3 style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;"><br />Thoughts on The
Apostle Islands National LakeShore</h3>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />
</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">Campground:
Washburn and Bayfield. Both towns have city campgrounds. Washburn
has two. $35 approx for hook-ups and $20 for dry campsites. I
stayed at the Washburn campground and couldn’t get any electric
site, most all are filled up quickly. Dry campsite, overlooking bay.
Nice views, good weather.</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">
</p><h3 style="line-height: 18.72px; margin-bottom: 0in;">The Apostle Islands National LakeShore</h3><div><br /></div>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">The 21 islands
making up the Apostle Islands National LakeShore became a park in
1970. Madeline Island, the largest of the Apostle Islands is not a
part of the National Park and is inhabited by mostly seasonal
cottages and a small number of year round residences. Served by
multiple ferry’s during the summer months. Ice bridges are used
during the winter months for traveling to and from the mainland.
Though with weather changes, that is becoming less of an option for
shorter winter crossings.</p><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br /></p>
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experience the islands is by concessionaire boat tours, kayak or
private chartered boats. I found it odd that the national park is
referred to as National Lakeshore. Yes it’s main features and
interest are the sandstone arches, caves and caverns created by the
constant wave action. But the park is actually made up of the 21
islands themselves. Which are not accessible by the main
concessionaire boat rides. Limited access for hiking and camping are
available by kayak or private boats. Though I’m not sure how
excited I’d be to camp on many of the islands as a few have been
noted for having the largest number of bear population per acre of
any place in America.</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">Reservations are
required and available online mainly. Of course I took a chance by
getting to the visitor center early one day and being only one
person, was able to hitch a ride that morning. What did I think of
the boat tour. I took the longest of the boat tours, past a couple
lighthouses, and the impressive sandstone arches and caverns. But
much of the two and a half hour ride was open water, constant
narrative pointing out the various islands, sizes, types of trees and
plants and animal life, and oh, look there’s an eagle and two baby
eagles. Ok, call me a bit bored with it all. That and a bit
paranoid whether I’d made the right decision going on a cruise with
lots of other people with no face coverings and did they really all
have their two covid shots as I had?</p><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br /></p>
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about the inhabitants of the islands and the 5 remaining hold outs
currently still living on National Park land, with long term leases
that will one day end were interesting. The park has preserved the
lighthouses as well as a couple of the sites like the fish camp and
the remains of a sandstone quarry.</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">To me I guess it
comes down to seeing it from afar, but not actually being able to
visit any of the islands easily within the national park. I think I
would have enjoyed taking one of the ferries over to Madeline Island
and seeing the locals and their cottages just as much if not more so.
Exploring what it’s like to actually live on an island for the
summer or for those few year-around residences.</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">Back on the Bayfield
peninsula, the small towns are kind of neat. Not overly touristy,
some good local restaurants that aren’t all about fancy meals and
expensive prices. There’s even a casino on up a bit further that
does have a campground with full hook-ups, fairly reasonable rates as
well.</p><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br /></p>
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margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jy27WgVO51s/YO9xi-UoKXI/AAAAAAAFQRI/5rb4ZGfxWzAU2e5FVRn5SgbNtnxLG6dMACPcBGAsYHg/s4114/IMG_5053.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3085" data-original-width="4114" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jy27WgVO51s/YO9xi-UoKXI/AAAAAAAFQRI/5rb4ZGfxWzAU2e5FVRn5SgbNtnxLG6dMACPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/IMG_5053.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">the town of Bayfield Wisconsin<br />most of the tours boats and ferries leave out of this harbor</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />
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<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">All worth exploring,
but as mentioned would probably do it a bit differently next time
around</p><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br /></p>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Iu6Y-7wGtl8/YO9yZVz8udI/AAAAAAAFQRQ/wVflCZW8aNwE5HUxylbXPKyP--3nXgV0wCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20210714_071027.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Iu6Y-7wGtl8/YO9yZVz8udI/AAAAAAAFQRQ/wVflCZW8aNwE5HUxylbXPKyP--3nXgV0wCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/20210714_071027.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ashland, impressive murals around <br />the historic town</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">Ashland Wisconsin is
a nice historic town with lots of great people murals throughout the
fairly large downtown area. They have a city park campground but as
usual, it was full up. Tried using their overflow area down at a
boat ramp/dock parking area. Great during the daylight hours, a few
locals came by to fish or swim in the bay. Unfortunately, after the
sun went down, the drug dealers and a gang of half a dozen trucks
lines up in the parking lot where I’d planned to spend the night.
Even after paying the $20 fee, I felt so uncomfortable, I decide to
leave. Fortunately, I’d already checked out a plan B. A Kwik gas
station that permits overnight stays in their parking lot. Well lit
and it was open 24 hours. A pair of earplugs and I slept though any
noise that might have occurred throughout the night.</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">Though I think it
was pretty quiet after the local traffic died down.</p>
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margin-bottom: 0in;">More Photos</p><p style="line-height: 16px; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br /></p><p style="line-height: 16px; margin-bottom: 0in;"><a href="https://photos.app.goo.gl/gQAktvFicdKGqHSR7" target="_blank">Apostle Islands national lakeshore</a></p><p style="line-height: 16px; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br /></p><p style="line-height: 16px; margin-bottom: 0in;"><a href="https://photos.app.goo.gl/8JcsyUg5K53x8Dba9" target="_blank">Ashland Wisconsin</a></p></div>doug palosaarihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06788577431487694015noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7226837123536034405.post-38350361581783478502021-06-30T14:10:00.003-05:002021-06-30T15:25:55.322-05:002021-11 Montana<p> </p><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">2021-11</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jiVPEd9xBUc/YNzAm1qUm0I/AAAAAAAFL2s/c1cJycQVobQhjEA7l0k--R_zLzn9E2JZQCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20210630_072434.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jiVPEd9xBUc/YNzAm1qUm0I/AAAAAAAFL2s/c1cJycQVobQhjEA7l0k--R_zLzn9E2JZQCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/20210630_072434.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Old grain silo along Montana's cattle and some sheep ranches<br />rolling hills covered in grasses and hay</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br /></p><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br /></p>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-C7WQjo_SiyY/YNy31I7TDII/AAAAAAAFL0Y/yk8VS4w6YV0F1FMPzkXuwGhfVT2BjGkJQCPcBGAsYHg/s4320/IMG_4836.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3240" data-original-width="4320" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-C7WQjo_SiyY/YNy31I7TDII/AAAAAAAFL0Y/yk8VS4w6YV0F1FMPzkXuwGhfVT2BjGkJQCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/IMG_4836.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Wild flower at Grasshopper Campground</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />
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<h3 style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;">Montana, Lincoln</h3>
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<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">Campground:
Lincoln, Hooper Park. $25 30 amp electric, water. No dump station.
Use the gas station down the street. Scruffy looking park with one
section having very tall fir trees, possibly Douglas fir. Grass has
not been cut all season by the looks of it. Most sites are dry camp
sites, no hook-ups. But they appear to be the nicer sites among-st
the trees.</p><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br /></p>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-53uLWQcfRWg/YNy4TBKcEhI/AAAAAAAFL0g/adAVTGKQFNo2VXUqaDf1mokTQINWYAUrACPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20210625_145622.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-53uLWQcfRWg/YNy4TBKcEhI/AAAAAAAFL0g/adAVTGKQFNo2VXUqaDf1mokTQINWYAUrACPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/20210625_145622.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">only a few campsites with electric, not a well maintained park.<br />doesn't look like the grass has been cut all season.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">Campground: Lewis
and Clark National Forest, Grasshopper campground. $10 water
available from a hand pump, pit toilets. Each site has picnic table,
fire ring and forested settings. $5 senior rate. Nice stream running
between most of the sites.</p><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br /></p>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-l-UCYWq7UIg/YNy4wq-cPKI/AAAAAAAFL0o/-PW9Ksc-J6Ae6px8c-kX-gfRpnfXsCyeQCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20210627_152035.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-l-UCYWq7UIg/YNy4wq-cPKI/AAAAAAAFL0o/-PW9Ksc-J6Ae6px8c-kX-gfRpnfXsCyeQCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/20210627_152035.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">forest road leading to Grasshopper Campground</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ebRIxBfQOHA/YNy4wvCOMPI/AAAAAAAFL0o/p0mjYUb3bGMSu7002E3i1KpbgL0A6Dc0QCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20210627_151955.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ebRIxBfQOHA/YNy4wvCOMPI/AAAAAAAFL0o/p0mjYUb3bGMSu7002E3i1KpbgL0A6Dc0QCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/20210627_151955.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">took the first campsite, next to a stream<br />large picnic table.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />
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<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">Campground:
Lewistown, Kiwanis club sponsored rest stop/free overnight camping.
Donations are requested. Nice setup on the edge of town. Easy in
and out. Water available.
</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">no photo</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">Campground: Malta
Montana, Trafton Park. A city park with playgrounds/ball fields.
Unmarked campsites. Pick a spot near a picnic table. Water
available. camping: $5.00</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">no photo</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">Lincoln Montana:
hwy 200</p><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br /></p>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-WjOlpy9c81c/YNy5eVHJLUI/AAAAAAAFL0w/hCGtw6C9M4EyEui0Lj4-HIpQO9kE9UkkQCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20210625_112339.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-WjOlpy9c81c/YNy5eVHJLUI/AAAAAAAFL0w/hCGtw6C9M4EyEui0Lj4-HIpQO9kE9UkkQCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/20210625_112339.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">ordered a chicken Cesar salad<br />iceberg lettuce, tomatoes, green pepper, onion and time chucks of<br />chicken,oh my</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1itLlzVlR0Y/YNy5eQPoGUI/AAAAAAAFL0w/gNYjYidZ3NsNzfxKudZcwjA-1grUG903QCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20210625_145210.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1itLlzVlR0Y/YNy5eQPoGUI/AAAAAAAFL0w/gNYjYidZ3NsNzfxKudZcwjA-1grUG903QCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/20210625_145210.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I understand the historic society is rebuilding this log cabin</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-aDD7vWAOljw/YNy5eeQXH2I/AAAAAAAFL0w/FV3Xcb_rQIg1Lf30ZmB5-behmpf41zFwgCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20210625_145537.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-aDD7vWAOljw/YNy5eeQXH2I/AAAAAAAFL0w/FV3Xcb_rQIg1Lf30ZmB5-behmpf41zFwgCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/20210625_145537.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">in Hooper park where I'm staying<br />the skate board/bike area very popular</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ySbu9nZgOok/YNy6adGwjlI/AAAAAAAFL04/rqwBf4Hkx7osCjhYokxL88KWQRFa7HiugCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20210626_111100.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ySbu9nZgOok/YNy6adGwjlI/AAAAAAAFL04/rqwBf4Hkx7osCjhYokxL88KWQRFa7HiugCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/20210626_111100.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">I hadn’t planned
on writing anything about Lincoln, as it’s one of the many small
towns along the back roads. This one got it’s start with mining
and lumber. In 1898, an old horse named Ol Mike, tripped on a rock
of lead and copper kicking off the mining industry in these parts.
But before that all occurred, Meriwether Lewis had split off from The
Lewis and Clark expedition heading back east in 1806 passing through
here with the intent to document more of the country. So much
history can be found passing through these small towns.</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">Note: ATV’s are
very popular around here. With some using them as daily
transportation around town. Lots of them are in the campground as
well. Very respectful, not speeding around in the campground.</p>
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<h2 style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.sculptureinthewild.com/">Blackfoot Pathways,
Sculpture in the Wild</a></h2>
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<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">The reason I’m
writing about this small town is the establishment of one of the most
unusual Art Installations I’ve ever come across. All designed to
be a part of the local area and the Ponderosa Pine Forest it sits in.
Which resides in the Lewis and Clark National Forest on the edge of
town. Major environmental artists from all over the world came here
to create spectacular pieces of art. Made from natures materials and
providing insight in an artistic way of the people and places around
here. There is an ongoing program to continue creating art through
this organization.</p><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br /></p>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-RxEs2mcgHqw/YNy6uFoAZQI/AAAAAAAFL1A/c4XmRgQmjgMoPbhyPWM2KDJfkWSDt-pcgCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20210626_112802.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-RxEs2mcgHqw/YNy6uFoAZQI/AAAAAAAFL1A/c4XmRgQmjgMoPbhyPWM2KDJfkWSDt-pcgCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/20210626_112802.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">Oh, and I discovered
it by chance by checking out the app Atlas-of-the-Obscure. Just like
so many other travelers, I could easily have overlooked this Art
exhibit as there is no visitor center in town and only one sign
pointing to the location.</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><a href="http://www.sculptureinthewild.com/" target="_blank">The Sculpture in the Wild </a>was only a very short walk or ride on my bike from my campsite.
What a spectacular morning to enjoy a walk through the Ponderosa Pine
forest. Pathways lead to each of the sculptures in their natural
settings.</p>
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<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">Some of my
Favorites:</p><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br /></p>
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Kevin O’Dwyer, Ireland. The Tee Pee Burners were a part of the
lumber industry as far back as the late 1800’s. This art
installation of a Tee Pee Burner in the park can be enjoyed inside
and outside by it’s form. It is one of the original Tee Pee
Burners. The interior is used for presentations and has some photos
from the area around the side walls depicting the height of the
lumber industry.</p><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br /></p>
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Jaakko Pernu, Finland. </b> A large frame made of wood, the interior are
pieces of branches intertwined. The perspective is “a huge picture
frame allows you to assimilate the endeavor of mankind comparing it
to nature.”</p><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br /></p>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CvC73ZU04_o/YNy8MtRhGMI/AAAAAAAFL1Y/GfmWlsZiPAQmLfVDfwWVaKOZ7S1rKrokwCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20210626_115610.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CvC73ZU04_o/YNy8MtRhGMI/AAAAAAAFL1Y/GfmWlsZiPAQmLfVDfwWVaKOZ7S1rKrokwCPcBGAsYHg/w480-h640/20210626_115610.jpg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">House of Sky: by Alan Counihan, Ireland.</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />
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<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><b>House of Sky: by
Alan Counihan, Ireland. </b> Inspired by a Montana writer who described
“… a single great house of sky”.
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Patrick Dougherty, USA. The design was to be a part of the
surrounding Ponderosa Pines. Whimsical and enchanting from my
perspective. So many more, but I won’t try to describe all of
them. The pictures will have to do.</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">The walk among the
tall Ponderosa, the natural undergrowth, wild flowers and simple dirt
pathways made for a very full-filling experience and some exercise
without even knowing it. Glad I decided to stay in the area for a
few days. Note: this is not a comprehensive list of all the art
pieces. you’ll have to come visit to see them all.</p><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br /></p>
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margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-B8KGUUqZ7nE/YNy992GNh0I/AAAAAAAFL10/-jwWrtHaSAQO6lAfL0SGHLXFnvc5QykqwCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20210626_115808.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-B8KGUUqZ7nE/YNy992GNh0I/AAAAAAAFL10/-jwWrtHaSAQO6lAfL0SGHLXFnvc5QykqwCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/20210626_115808.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">is it under construction, or is it falling apart</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vvFVDzK6OFs/YNy9908f-uI/AAAAAAAFL10/AZ6BTxtLYQI411MZBFzRixp542APrXB_QCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20210626_115847.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vvFVDzK6OFs/YNy9908f-uI/AAAAAAAFL10/AZ6BTxtLYQI411MZBFzRixp542APrXB_QCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/20210626_115847.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OCrQ2Qk04PY/YNy995pTy8I/AAAAAAAFL10/q6lN2uFT98EMUVcDWM0vXpRERluzJarrwCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20210626_120335.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OCrQ2Qk04PY/YNy995pTy8I/AAAAAAAFL10/q6lN2uFT98EMUVcDWM0vXpRERluzJarrwCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/20210626_120335.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">largest collection of newspapers used in an art exhibit</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tdY2DDEFbio/YNy992eesyI/AAAAAAAFL10/m_MR6a1pIQoAQBnvjINJ3u3xy0tMVaxzQCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20210626_120533.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tdY2DDEFbio/YNy992eesyI/AAAAAAAFL10/m_MR6a1pIQoAQBnvjINJ3u3xy0tMVaxzQCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/20210626_120533.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">nature</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />
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<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">I decided to take a
not so direct route on my way to Lewistown. A town I happened to
pick to have my mail delivered “general delivery”. Instead, I
ended up at the Grasshopper Campground and visit to the Castle Ghost
Town. Grasshopper is one of those national forest campgrounds,
tucked away in the Lewis and Clark NF. A nice stop for a few days.
Lots of shade as I’m just beginning to get into the hotter parts of
the country. Met some nice folks from the Salt Lake City area as
well. They are traveling in a Class B camper. Not quite retired
yet, but getting close.</p><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br /></p>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LRtFFRcSaOU/YNy-xSddwEI/AAAAAAAFL2E/tLLmVnG7hxEX63YsXYSvdARRWp06tKbxgCPcBGAsYHg/s4320/IMG_4811.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3240" data-original-width="4320" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LRtFFRcSaOU/YNy-xSddwEI/AAAAAAAFL2E/tLLmVnG7hxEX63YsXYSvdARRWp06tKbxgCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/IMG_4811.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">along the county roads</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-oYiAc-Etntg/YNy-xb_44tI/AAAAAAAFL2E/zVL3kZyMAZQJVSPxcAW9_lkWOPWqhE4OwCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20210627_125154.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-oYiAc-Etntg/YNy-xb_44tI/AAAAAAAFL2E/zVL3kZyMAZQJVSPxcAW9_lkWOPWqhE4OwCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/20210627_125154.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Grasshopper Campground</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-K-6VNM8JhEo/YNy-xTq5BGI/AAAAAAAFL2E/HYgXvBRJK1ol_sWri4y06ofcODnTpi6FwCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20210627_152035.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-K-6VNM8JhEo/YNy-xTq5BGI/AAAAAAAFL2E/HYgXvBRJK1ol_sWri4y06ofcODnTpi6FwCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/20210627_152035.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">view from my campsite</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FkQaJdXor_k/YNy-xS3uP5I/AAAAAAAFL2E/1hhGijYH9gEezUquveULqwdNTXJZa6B-gCPcBGAsYHg/s4320/IMG_4818.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3240" data-original-width="4320" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FkQaJdXor_k/YNy-xS3uP5I/AAAAAAAFL2E/1hhGijYH9gEezUquveULqwdNTXJZa6B-gCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/IMG_4818.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6tTtbX1ZEa0/YNy-xcV-5aI/AAAAAAAFL2E/6S7xZk6jw1IZZlWbwMgzNSWmBl-4wOlkQCPcBGAsYHg/s4320/IMG_4821.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3240" data-original-width="4320" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6tTtbX1ZEa0/YNy-xcV-5aI/AAAAAAAFL2E/6S7xZk6jw1IZZlWbwMgzNSWmBl-4wOlkQCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/IMG_4821.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mZLjb0k2gfs/YNy-xZ8KOlI/AAAAAAAFL2E/QsitL6JTt6osOIWjKfM094fUkAqrYuCKwCPcBGAsYHg/s4320/IMG_4833.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3240" data-original-width="4320" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mZLjb0k2gfs/YNy-xZ8KOlI/AAAAAAAFL2E/QsitL6JTt6osOIWjKfM094fUkAqrYuCKwCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/IMG_4833.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-pcrOz6yklM8/YNy-xQky-GI/AAAAAAAFL2E/jTxcCWlj1AEIpa8sR61qbqH7APbqeiwpwCPcBGAsYHg/s4320/IMG_4836.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3240" data-original-width="4320" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-pcrOz6yklM8/YNy-xQky-GI/AAAAAAAFL2E/jTxcCWlj1AEIpa8sR61qbqH7APbqeiwpwCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/IMG_4836.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-EEli9vbU_l8/YNy-xY8yI7I/AAAAAAAFL2E/wdql1erql8M-FDfJmLLfiYjVULO6AqfpwCPcBGAsYHg/s4320/IMG_4824.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3240" data-original-width="4320" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-EEli9vbU_l8/YNy-xY8yI7I/AAAAAAAFL2E/wdql1erql8M-FDfJmLLfiYjVULO6AqfpwCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/IMG_4824.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />
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<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">Rather than take the
15 mile dirt road from the campground to the ghost town, I got back
on pavement and drove around to the opposite end, where I’d only
have to go a couple of miles on a much better section of the dirt road.
Hardly a single other car on the paved back-roads I was taking.
Course I had to stop for the herd of cattle that were being moved
from one pasture to the next. Caused quite a traffic jam for one
(me). But I was able to drive slowly through the herd of cattle with
no incidents.
</p><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br /></p>
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<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">The Castle Ghost
town is on private property, but I was able hike through the thick
scrubby vegetation to get to the few remaining buildings. I didn’t
go inside any as they were pretty much falling down. And I might add
I almost fell into a hole near one of the structures. Note to self,
watch where your walking.
</p><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br /></p>
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<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">Onto Lewistown where
I picked up my mail. The town is a pretty nice old western town.
Many shops still open and active in the downtown area. Unlike so many small towns that
are practically deserted. The heat has arrived and is expected to
reach the 100 degree mark throughout the next week. I’m relocating
to another small town that has a city park for $5 a night, and some
large cottonwood trees for shade. Will stay a few days before my
trek east and onto Northern Michigan to visit my sister Ann.
</p>
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</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">More pictures:</p>
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</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><a href="https://photos.app.goo.gl/noBahGyCXD7RtuRi7" target="_blank">Grasshopper campground and Castle Ghost Town</a></p>
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</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><a href="https://photos.app.goo.gl/ZjYnAuYGwpGCvBXZ9" target="_blank">Blackfoot Pathways,
Sculpture in the Wild, the Lincoln NF</a></p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />
</p>
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</p>doug palosaarihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06788577431487694015noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7226837123536034405.post-31865966809510838012021-06-25T11:44:00.000-05:002021-06-25T11:44:47.802-05:002021-10 Crossing Washington State heading to Idaho<p> </p><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">2019-10</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />
</p>
<h2 style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;">Leaving the Olympia
Peninsula<br />hwy 2 across Washington State<br />Iowa Panhandle</h2>
<h3 style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;">Highway 2 heading
to: Leavenworth, Wenatchee, and Spokane</h3>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />
</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">Campground:
Evergreen Fairgrounds. 30 amp electric and water. Dump station
available. $25. Real basic, large sites, gravel parking lot style.</p><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br /></p>
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<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">Campground: Nason
NF campground. Dry camping. Water available, restrooms. $11 senior
rate. 40% non reserve able. Stunning forest and river views for
most campsites. 3 days, hated to leave.</p><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br /></p>
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</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">Campground: Coulee
City Park. $35.00. Full hookups, swimming lake, paved walking path.
Town it deserted. Been here before. Self pay using credit card.
Recently increased $5.00
</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />
</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">Campground:
Northern Quest Resort and Casino. Rv park available. $45 ?. <b>Free</b>
dry camping in parking lot. Check in with security/sign in.
</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />
</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">Campground: Coeur
d’Alene Idaho, Beauty Creek Campground NF. $8. For day use pass
as there were no campsites available. Stayed overnight in front
parking area. Ok for one night.</p><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br /></p>
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<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">Campground: Nice
level smooth dirt parking area next to river, Wallace ID. Free camp
spot, boondocking. Pretty cool spot couple of trees for shade and
next to river.</p><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br /></p>
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<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">Campground: 50,000
Silver Dollar Inn/Casino, free Rv park. Behind the Inn, campsites
including 30 and 50amp service. Look for the gray boxes on telephone
poles. Two campers can use one box. Dirt sites with trees between
each site. Additional sites with no electric available.</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />
</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">Campground: Cracker
Barrel. Free overnight parking.</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />
</p>
<h3 style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;">Leaving the Olympia
Peninsula</h3><div><br /></div>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1LZDnH1_f9g/YNX5QwpnhII/AAAAAAAFJOs/2kYUym2USKYoQt8RDdtlSfcyQI_ms-rQACPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20210614_105320.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1LZDnH1_f9g/YNX5QwpnhII/AAAAAAAFJOs/2kYUym2USKYoQt8RDdtlSfcyQI_ms-rQACPcBGAsYHg/w480-h640/20210614_105320.jpg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Under 30 ft, $46.40 1st ferry ride<br />$34.25 2nd ferry ride</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rd4Ckat-Kpo/YNX5Q5RsofI/AAAAAAAFJOs/vAPc9reUPKIptreIPTq05EYDJXTiB8mpwCPcBGAsYHg/s4000/20210614_105615.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rd4Ckat-Kpo/YNX5Q5RsofI/AAAAAAAFJOs/vAPc9reUPKIptreIPTq05EYDJXTiB8mpwCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/20210614_105615.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-HADKYVO5GF0/YNX5Q8kXW_I/AAAAAAAFJOs/pZTBaWB97Vkq3iIwudr9akvd4OsboBnGACPcBGAsYHg/s4000/20210614_105727.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-HADKYVO5GF0/YNX5Q8kXW_I/AAAAAAAFJOs/pZTBaWB97Vkq3iIwudr9akvd4OsboBnGACPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/20210614_105727.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">saved the need to drive through<br />Seattle, a once cool city, now <br />filled with homeless living on the street</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">I took the ferry
from Port Townsend to Whidbey Island and then onto the mainland
heading out on hwy 2. I would have loved to have stayed in Port
Townsend and Whidbey Island for a couple of days, but the weather was
still overcast and light rain. So instead, I continued my journey,
finally heading east for the remainder of the summer until veering
south to Florida in the fall.</p><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br /></p>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2LzCrWR8Q4U/YNX6dpzU8DI/AAAAAAAFJO0/I0EtKf83hbgIYlKOmzyb-ibPYiuubis_wCPcBGAsYHg/s3894/20210615_103459.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3894" data-original-width="2920" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2LzCrWR8Q4U/YNX6dpzU8DI/AAAAAAAFJO0/I0EtKf83hbgIYlKOmzyb-ibPYiuubis_wCPcBGAsYHg/w480-h640/20210615_103459.jpg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">No friendly visits this time around<br />but sure enjoyed this national forest campsite</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FV1IGU0NobA/YNX6dh1UpxI/AAAAAAAFJO0/O2xnIHoA2lo8nmuTTL-ui5X8tYBHD_FNQCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20210616_142843%257E2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FV1IGU0NobA/YNX6dh1UpxI/AAAAAAAFJO0/O2xnIHoA2lo8nmuTTL-ui5X8tYBHD_FNQCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/20210616_142843%257E2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kjEeLXpShFY/YNX6dsn4-CI/AAAAAAAFJO0/3Pr1N0s3tp85Mk4bRW2ZG-IKNDtO5STpACPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20210616_144945.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kjEeLXpShFY/YNX6dsn4-CI/AAAAAAAFJO0/3Pr1N0s3tp85Mk4bRW2ZG-IKNDtO5STpACPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/20210616_144945.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-h_8AAmkJnT8/YNX6djERagI/AAAAAAAFJO0/VBAflSpoRcM0WObCD6wNlpBF3VfvYuqIACPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20210616_143855.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-h_8AAmkJnT8/YNX6djERagI/AAAAAAAFJO0/VBAflSpoRcM0WObCD6wNlpBF3VfvYuqIACPcBGAsYHg/w480-h640/20210616_143855.jpg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">even had time to relax, sit back and read a book</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">I was hoping to
visit friends in Leavenworth, but with the newly lifted restrictions
here in Washington state, I felt very uncomfortable being in anyplace
with more than even a couple of people. One small town called
“Plain” where I did my laundry, not a single person in town was
wearing a mask. And the governor hadn’t quite declared the state
mask free. Met a woman and husband who were clearly Anti-vacers.
She refused to talk about it in the laundromat, as I put on my mask.
Oh well. I’m sure I’ll get used to the “new norm” soon
enough.</p><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br /></p>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-N4ALvOV6SwM/YNX7ZOfHrEI/AAAAAAAFJO8/bcjh7lyqJ1EDzaWlUo9XpDq2JrJ32XTLQCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20210617_103920.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-N4ALvOV6SwM/YNX7ZOfHrEI/AAAAAAAFJO8/bcjh7lyqJ1EDzaWlUo9XpDq2JrJ32XTLQCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/20210617_103920.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">heading into the small town of Plain</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uBtHJ-ZXHY8/YNX7ZDJM4fI/AAAAAAAFJO8/aZGWGJ_xfxsMqZQvr8qM1G0yH6HnlpMzgCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20210617_103933.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uBtHJ-ZXHY8/YNX7ZDJM4fI/AAAAAAAFJO8/aZGWGJ_xfxsMqZQvr8qM1G0yH6HnlpMzgCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/20210617_103933.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZTBAsPTF0xU/YNX7ZFPiTEI/AAAAAAAFJO8/7QqNiWpPCv8TiKhIlK1fr3oD3lH7qd2QgCPcBGAsYHg/s4320/IMG_4787.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3240" data-original-width="4320" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZTBAsPTF0xU/YNX7ZFPiTEI/AAAAAAAFJO8/7QqNiWpPCv8TiKhIlK1fr3oD3lH7qd2QgCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/IMG_4787.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">a scene along hwy 2</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-33etMWnImRM/YNX7ZKPJhCI/AAAAAAAFJO8/KaswlCSUbQ0CPt8LJE6zVostbbTHvE6-gCPcBGAsYHg/s4320/IMG_4793.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3240" data-original-width="4320" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-33etMWnImRM/YNX7ZKPJhCI/AAAAAAAFJO8/KaswlCSUbQ0CPt8LJE6zVostbbTHvE6-gCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/IMG_4793.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />
</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">Heading up through
hwy 2 through the Cascade Range was pretty awesome. Even saw snow
still on the ground as I traversed the highest pass. One of the few
areas in the country to receive heavy snow this past winter.
</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">Leavenworth. An
Austrian style resort town surrounded by beautiful mountains and
river flowing through the town. Charming for sure. They were
certainly open to tourists and even were having some kind of festival
on the weekend that I was departing the area. Oddly, at least to me,
it appeared they had little regular stores for the local shoppers.
Most of the town is devoted to gift shops, wine stores and
restaurants from what I’ve seen. Not wanting to mix with crowds, I
didn’t get to enjoy the place this time around. Weekends, the
traffic is almost unbearable. Mainly my reason for heading out
Friday morning.</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">Washington wayside
stops/picnic tables, boat launch facilities, gravel parking lots, are
gradually all becoming “fee” areas. A sign on highway 2 leading
into Leavenworth, indicating a pull-off with a couple of picnic
tables and a pit toilet was under review and would soon be charging
for any brief stop you may have in mind. Needless to say, not a fan.</p><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br /></p>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uMhM4g_i6MQ/YNX8DTRwWuI/AAAAAAAFJPE/nbS7ucUdPNU5ZsWAHOX-juhDRxvhsDGZgCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20210618_080731.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uMhM4g_i6MQ/YNX8DTRwWuI/AAAAAAAFJPE/nbS7ucUdPNU5ZsWAHOX-juhDRxvhsDGZgCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/20210618_080731.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Washington State is in the process<br />of adding fees for even wayside stops, picnic table<br />even parking lots at fishing spots</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-i2go7dzI4OM/YNX8DaWTCZI/AAAAAAAFJPE/hw9YnGX4RoU5QMaEVi0v7N7zfkakQWKHwCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20210618_080824.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-i2go7dzI4OM/YNX8DaWTCZI/AAAAAAAFJPE/hw9YnGX4RoU5QMaEVi0v7N7zfkakQWKHwCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/20210618_080824.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Washington wants you to pay when <br />stopping to enjoy their beautiful land</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">I had planned on
staying at a boat launch facility near Coulee City, but forgot it was
a Washington fee area. Couldn’t pay, as I would need to go online (no
internet access) to pay. Ended up driving back to Coulee City Park
and paid the $35 campground fee.</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">So, to compensate, I
found a casino outside of Spokane that permits free overnight stays
in their parking lot. Works for me.
</p><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br /></p>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-P_duvtg8k2Y/YNX9QANnyFI/AAAAAAAFJPM/D4W6uZfcxQYy2-Hxtt85DAfQ4pYol_CvgCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20210619_182706.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-P_duvtg8k2Y/YNX9QANnyFI/AAAAAAAFJPM/D4W6uZfcxQYy2-Hxtt85DAfQ4pYol_CvgCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/20210619_182706.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">one night parking at a Casino<br />before hitting Spokane Washington</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />
</p>
<h3 style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;">Spokane Washington</h3><div><br /></div>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-s3aDw2W2gq4/YNX9x5VcreI/AAAAAAAFJPU/9oiSPHbPvdc80q2Oi-Z6N8q0sm65_j_sgCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20210620_074722.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-s3aDw2W2gq4/YNX9x5VcreI/AAAAAAAFJPU/9oiSPHbPvdc80q2Oi-Z6N8q0sm65_j_sgCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/20210620_074722.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Awesome bike paths throughout the city</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3pTk2-NRq-E/YNX9x6jYdAI/AAAAAAAFJPU/qvVd2pzFaBAYZ4hR_HFNLgCIM3pFf4vBQCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20210620_074731.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3pTk2-NRq-E/YNX9x6jYdAI/AAAAAAAFJPU/qvVd2pzFaBAYZ4hR_HFNLgCIM3pFf4vBQCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/20210620_074731.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">well paved biking and walking paths</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0c_z8O5ocJU/YNX9x2g0DNI/AAAAAAAFJPU/kuBm43ZbiOEjjRppqPDbJ51ocbR0clSCQCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20210620_075220.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0c_z8O5ocJU/YNX9x2g0DNI/AAAAAAAFJPU/kuBm43ZbiOEjjRppqPDbJ51ocbR0clSCQCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/20210620_075220.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">lots of new housing units along the bike paths, boarding the river</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-PdjCMXd6nf4/YNX9x3dMpkI/AAAAAAAFJPU/TDbIC5azcMcdkHr47LKpC8UU7a0Nxk5nACPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20210620_075555.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-PdjCMXd6nf4/YNX9x3dMpkI/AAAAAAAFJPU/TDbIC5azcMcdkHr47LKpC8UU7a0Nxk5nACPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/20210620_075555.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">a surprising, upscale town<br />very modern in look and feel</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">Enjoyed riding one
of there many paved bike/walking paths in and around the city. A
very nice yuppy type modern town. Divided by the Spokane River with
a lot of bridges crossing the river and even walking and bike
bridges. They hosted the 1974 Worlds Fair and there are numerous
buildings from that era along the Riverfront park. I could easily
spend more time in this upscale city, so easy to get around in.</p><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br /></p>
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margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4yT4bSbzRO0/YNX-yM_D8pI/AAAAAAAFJPc/7EMaRAyAWgMtVLf33Lr37XhSTVQ3C6Y0ACPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20210620_075812.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4yT4bSbzRO0/YNX-yM_D8pI/AAAAAAAFJPc/7EMaRAyAWgMtVLf33Lr37XhSTVQ3C6Y0ACPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/20210620_075812.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">a waterfall right in the heart of the city</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nDGiJ1Q2ZRA/YNX-yOLmDAI/AAAAAAAFJPc/ULtqMusgr8oa7LGLsUzI0ncPIc9rLoljwCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20210620_075836.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; 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margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2Ssv_wiqMeY/YNX-yGRJzKI/AAAAAAAFJPc/BJoJ481x50AixbYR9TBeJGJ70Kkx7NHZgCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20210620_080630.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2Ssv_wiqMeY/YNX-yGRJzKI/AAAAAAAFJPc/BJoJ481x50AixbYR9TBeJGJ70Kkx7NHZgCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/20210620_080630.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Spokane, a city of bridges, both pedestrian and vehicle</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-q4xywCK1Nu0/YNX-yPw5bfI/AAAAAAAFJPc/1KK_CxLFcacAXCg0LcSxy12GXrrIN0dxQCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20210620_080736.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-q4xywCK1Nu0/YNX-yPw5bfI/AAAAAAAFJPc/1KK_CxLFcacAXCg0LcSxy12GXrrIN0dxQCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/20210620_080736.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">many stunning parks throughout town</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0kNS2TrGxog/YNX-yARgn-I/AAAAAAAFJPc/hW7dufbigwcoR_C387X9nMOK7PH8OaSawCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20210620_081124.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0kNS2TrGxog/YNX-yARgn-I/AAAAAAAFJPc/hW7dufbigwcoR_C387X9nMOK7PH8OaSawCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/20210620_081124.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QKIRm1tDUYM/YNX-yPA_UUI/AAAAAAAFJPc/UHmJ8C0h3c0KmVgQBozhaRIYpopYvBoGQCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20210620_081212.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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<h3 style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;">Coeur d’Alene
Idaho</h3><div><br /></div>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-VlxoI9DXO3g/YNX_2R0Uf3I/AAAAAAAFJPk/xOwO5NGYrHEGX_yg1cSbnNJ9RHQZd7juACPcBGAsYHg/s4001/20210620_114802.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3001" data-original-width="4001" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-VlxoI9DXO3g/YNX_2R0Uf3I/AAAAAAAFJPk/xOwO5NGYrHEGX_yg1cSbnNJ9RHQZd7juACPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/20210620_114802.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I didn't spend any time in Coeur d’Alene Idaho since the campground<br />didn't have space for me.<br />the town is growing and experiencing excessive tourist invasions from <br />Washington. To the point the city is thinking of charging extra $$$$<br />for everything from boat launch fees, parking etc.<br /><div><br style="text-align: left;" /></div></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-A7NSzmvpgFQ/YNX_2a3x4DI/AAAAAAAFJPk/6Wz7kDV_7DcAZrdFe3lhknAweLMw_6GEwCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20210621_070421.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-A7NSzmvpgFQ/YNX_2a3x4DI/AAAAAAAFJPk/6Wz7kDV_7DcAZrdFe3lhknAweLMw_6GEwCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/20210621_070421.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><h3 style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;">Wallace Idaho</h3><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ITuJomngV1A/YNYA-UAgiGI/AAAAAAAFJPs/_F2QdizP6jkGNMiLO3AhWg56P7asgVF9wCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20210621_110248.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1679" data-original-width="4032" height="266" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ITuJomngV1A/YNYA-UAgiGI/AAAAAAAFJPs/_F2QdizP6jkGNMiLO3AhWg56P7asgVF9wCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h266/20210621_110248.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ufykC9icGWI/YNYA-YzLzhI/AAAAAAAFJPs/2WIcn0GIpE0KbnanELkx1OqkIrGWvX_ywCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20210621_110341.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ufykC9icGWI/YNYA-YzLzhI/AAAAAAAFJPs/2WIcn0GIpE0KbnanELkx1OqkIrGWvX_ywCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/20210621_110341.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4GVlLzKr0mo/YNYA-XOq7-I/AAAAAAAFJPs/FwgmyBpwDa8gi-P-rdObfW1LZat3C5qBQCPcBGAsYHg/s4000/20210621_110615.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4GVlLzKr0mo/YNYA-XOq7-I/AAAAAAAFJPs/FwgmyBpwDa8gi-P-rdObfW1LZat3C5qBQCPcBGAsYHg/w480-h640/20210621_110615.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0Hi09Ac_arA/YNYA-YGTbVI/AAAAAAAFJPs/65bS4C2g5tEulenTSRTdKK8CpU0-hBXdwCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/original_f316bd56-8dbc-410c-882d-80bd89f812e0_20210621_110902.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1807" data-original-width="4032" height="286" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0Hi09Ac_arA/YNYA-YGTbVI/AAAAAAAFJPs/65bS4C2g5tEulenTSRTdKK8CpU0-hBXdwCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h286/original_f316bd56-8dbc-410c-882d-80bd89f812e0_20210621_110902.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div>Not far from Spokane
and I was in the panhandle of Idaho. I stayed at Beauty Creek
Campground NF for one night. They didn’t have any camp spots
available, or I probably would have stayed a couple of days longer.
But I was excited to get a bit further along on hwy 90 to the town of
Wallace ID. What a neat old mining town. A really nice town around
a couple square blocks worthy of exploring for those antique stores,
thrift stores, a couple good tourist shops and restaurants.</div><div><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wTBAAO1xRvw/YNYGNsMFm4I/AAAAAAAFJQU/CsJ3rZkzWYMSoZKtnarC2lA7E87uZD_RgCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20210621_085122.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wTBAAO1xRvw/YNYGNsMFm4I/AAAAAAAFJQU/CsJ3rZkzWYMSoZKtnarC2lA7E87uZD_RgCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/20210621_085122.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"> Pulaski Tunnel Trail.<br />Chronicles the massive 1910 fires</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3fHW6CEZVLI/YNYGNraGnaI/AAAAAAAFJQU/D9OTtTLS5HABc4sOLQUIkYnb4E0_2RfWACPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20210621_085153.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xjGnyTA-eAw/YNYGNilT2UI/AAAAAAAFJQU/EdfsOQqD1sUD9Dcz0rbHF8jFZVUKwqMCgCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20210621_095145.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xjGnyTA-eAw/YNYGNilT2UI/AAAAAAAFJQU/EdfsOQqD1sUD9Dcz0rbHF8jFZVUKwqMCgCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/20210621_095145.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vYpVraywGzM/YNYGNiMcsiI/AAAAAAAFJQU/xk7WW6vxhMYNoL4B0FRh8DChOAMOk1CogCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20210621_100154.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vYpVraywGzM/YNYGNiMcsiI/AAAAAAAFJQU/xk7WW6vxhMYNoL4B0FRh8DChOAMOk1CogCPcBGAsYHg/w480-h640/20210621_100154.jpg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"> Pulaski Tunnel Trail.</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>I even
went on the Pulaski Tunnel Trail. For this flat lander, the hike was
a bit much rising to about 800 ft over a couple of miles. The trail
chronicles the major forest fires of 1910 which covered much of the
west and mid-western states. The trail leads to an overlook of the
tunnel that some fire fighters got to for survival as the forest
fires overcame them.</div><div><br /></div>
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<h3 style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;">Hiawatha Bike Trail.</h3><div><br /></div>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-AErrKCwRlDs/YNYCM3BJJbI/AAAAAAAFJP8/lYE5pX1gf3QuowDabxhwSi9Jra1SSzzbQCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20210622_103944.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-AErrKCwRlDs/YNYCM3BJJbI/AAAAAAAFJP8/lYE5pX1gf3QuowDabxhwSi9Jra1SSzzbQCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/20210622_103944.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A crowd forms before heading out on<br />the Hiawatha Bike Trail<br />The BEST Rails to Trails path in the country</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0qUObDtMUvs/YNYCM-h1-QI/AAAAAAAFJP8/Hqg0xMfBy0Y3VrOa0Kgrk5KwP56lDGNTQCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20210622_104015.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0qUObDtMUvs/YNYCM-h1-QI/AAAAAAAFJP8/Hqg0xMfBy0Y3VrOa0Kgrk5KwP56lDGNTQCPcBGAsYHg/w480-h640/20210622_104015.jpg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">first view after exiting the 1.6 mile tunnel</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/--bTLed315Fk/YNYCM9hzseI/AAAAAAAFJP8/CEqzfyxhTu8ecsq1l2vO7kgsMUUH9hdDgCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20210622_104630.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/--bTLed315Fk/YNYCM9hzseI/AAAAAAAFJP8/CEqzfyxhTu8ecsq1l2vO7kgsMUUH9hdDgCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/20210622_104630.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">and the first views of the country I'd be traveling<br />through on the Hiawatha bike trail</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">But the grand
adventure was only about another 7 miles down the road where I got
tickets to go on the Hiawatha Bike trail with return ride back on a
shuttle bus. The brochure says it’s considered the “Crown Jewel”
of all Rail-to-Trail projects in the country. It’s a one of a kind
adventure for bike riders, covering 15 miles one way, mostly down
hill. 10 tunnels, 7 sky high steel trestles. AWESOME!!!!!</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">The first tunnel
right at the starting gate is 1.66 mile long St Paul Pass Tunnel. It
is really cold, dark and wet. I had extra layers of clothing and
jacket just for this section along which of course I took off after
exiting the tunnel. Covered in splatters of mud being kicked up
while riding through the pitch black tunnel. Listening to water
streaming down from the ceiling and walls and splashing up on us
bikers. Our bike head lights and blinking red rear lights were
little match for the darkness.</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">Exiting the first of
10 tunnels, I was greeted by a waterfall. Though there were lots of
bikers, once on the trail, we all dispersed and I found I was often
riding the trail on my own. Only to meet up with other bikers at the
many posted history boards along the way, stopping at all of the
tunnels and sky high trestles to drink in the mountain views covered
in the thickest carpet of firs and evergreens.</p><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br /></p>
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and picture taking, it took a few hours. The second half of the
journey was a bit rugged as the smooth trail which followed the
abandoned Milwaukee RR grade became rough gravel. Had a lot of
bikers commenting on liking my e-bike, in particular because of it’s
fat tires. Making my ride just a bit more comfortable than most of
the bikes over the bouncy terrain.</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">I hardly took
advantage of having the power assist from the e-bike since is was a
gradual downward grade. By the way, the original Milwaukee trains
were all electric. Having power lines over the tracks. The story
boards along the way had tons of information that any train
enthusiast would appreciate.</p><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br /></p>
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the converted school bus for passengers and our bikes was almost as
exciting as the ride down on our bikes. The dirt road carved out of
the side of the mountain, twisted and turned, with barely enough room
for one bus…. We passed two on our ride back to the Long tunnel
entrance. Ekk. Needless to say, I did NOT look over the edge as we
were driven back to our starting point.</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">Talk about making
memories for a lifetime. I made a couple on this weeks journey for
sure.</p>
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</p>doug palosaarihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06788577431487694015noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7226837123536034405.post-91375067817443324612021-06-12T14:36:00.001-05:002021-06-15T08:56:02.571-05:002021-9 Tillamook Oregon to Washington State (friends visit)<p> </p><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">2021-9</p>
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<blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><h3 style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;">Vancouver Washington</h3><h3 style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;">Lacey Washington</h3><h3 style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;">Shelton Washington</h3></blockquote>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Bk9EE_tyuhs/YMixI9hU5aI/AAAAAAAFIB8/8oJE73Q9fvYnibRllUSPu_HUErE6IvmpgCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20210607_140141.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Bk9EE_tyuhs/YMixI9hU5aI/AAAAAAAFIB8/8oJE73Q9fvYnibRllUSPu_HUErE6IvmpgCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/20210607_140141.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Hood Canal Walk, with Chris and Tom</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Rrf8eWenOHM/YMixI9hssdI/AAAAAAAFIB8/Fh1ANA3rvpky7Oqg3WEhCSlKB8E4cD-FgCPcBGAsYHg/s3935/20210607_140257.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2951" data-original-width="3935" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Rrf8eWenOHM/YMixI9hssdI/AAAAAAAFIB8/Fh1ANA3rvpky7Oqg3WEhCSlKB8E4cD-FgCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/20210607_140257.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-y2BxtoDBezE/YMixI7pWPEI/AAAAAAAFIB8/ixgCk68A5JMH9Wm85EkdpKu6ItugIlNEgCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20210607_140022.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-y2BxtoDBezE/YMixI7pWPEI/AAAAAAAFIB8/ixgCk68A5JMH9Wm85EkdpKu6ItugIlNEgCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/20210607_140022.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Cf--FmRyMmQ/YMixI2YzYPI/AAAAAAAFIB8/VQVCWUixyxgpbADhMX46tb9mnsd-9WDcwCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20210607_140737.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Cf--FmRyMmQ/YMixI2YzYPI/AAAAAAAFIB8/VQVCWUixyxgpbADhMX46tb9mnsd-9WDcwCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/20210607_140737.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />
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<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">Campground:
Tillamook Air Museum, Airport, Oregon Coast. $15 dry camping.
Excellent water available, self check in. Nice Open spaces across
from the Air Museum/ small airport.</p><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-U3lei5t2DyQ/YMT-Udy7FeI/AAAAAAAFH5g/UBeeokp0Dwg0Adx0CKFvY_mZw_6uADOAgCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20210530_174150.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-U3lei5t2DyQ/YMT-Udy7FeI/AAAAAAAFH5g/UBeeokp0Dwg0Adx0CKFvY_mZw_6uADOAgCPcBGAsYHg/s320/20210530_174150.jpg" width="320" /></a></p><br /><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">Campground: Street
Parking at Elaine and John’s home, Vancouver. Awesome community
with great neighbors and manicured landscaped lawns.</p><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br /></p>
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<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">Campground:
Driveway parking at Sandy and Erics home, Lacey. I even had a 30 amp
hookup. Another beautiful neighborhood. The town of Lacey is truly
a tree city and the homes are surrounded by stunning manicured
landscapes, flowers and trees.</p><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br /></p>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Qj7QInpufzU/YMT_CycLpNI/AAAAAAAFH5w/RI22vM2fx3cZ3l60YnILW1yHe_20BRURwCPcBGAsYHg/s2592/20210602_163159.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1944" data-original-width="2592" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Qj7QInpufzU/YMT_CycLpNI/AAAAAAAFH5w/RI22vM2fx3cZ3l60YnILW1yHe_20BRURwCPcBGAsYHg/s320/20210602_163159.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">thanks to Sandy and Eric, 30 amp service<br />as well, wow.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">Campground. Little
Creek Casino, Shelton. Full hookups. Passport America half of part
of the week, weekends full price along with Good Sam discount. $18
to $32 average. Paved sites, grass between sites, cheap laundry and
price included cable tv.</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">Note: free rv
parking available. But check in with hotel to get approval and
windshield pass.
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<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jH7ogPNeR4c/YMT_jRY_4eI/AAAAAAAFH54/D9AMOUmZmnQxOMkOeK3Ue9lmWN7AL5kAwCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20210603_130324.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jH7ogPNeR4c/YMT_jRY_4eI/AAAAAAAFH54/D9AMOUmZmnQxOMkOeK3Ue9lmWN7AL5kAwCPcBGAsYHg/s320/20210603_130324.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">just before the park filled up<br />with lots of Rv-ers</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />
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<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">What a whirl wind of
visits with so many Rv friends who live up here in the North West.
Elaine and John, Sandy and Eric, Christine and Tom, Paul and Sharon,
and the best of all Bell, Chris’s mom. What a gem.</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">I’ve been
traveling full-time for 16 years and each year, I’m filled with joy
over the life long friends I’ve met along the way. They say a
person is lucky to have one or two close friends. I think I hit the
jackpot. Rv-ers are the best of the best. What a joy to visit with
them all.</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">I won’t bore you
with my highlights visits. Except maybe one… just a little later
in the post.</p><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br /></p>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-NYXhx35JzMo/YMUCAxF4k5I/AAAAAAAFH6A/tT9cGOwvBH44UY39zykYl3VuMxC2zVP2wCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20210607_140734.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-NYXhx35JzMo/YMUCAxF4k5I/AAAAAAAFH6A/tT9cGOwvBH44UY39zykYl3VuMxC2zVP2wCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/20210607_140734.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Hood Canal, nature walk</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><h3 style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;">Portland crossing
the Columbia River into Washington.</h3>
<h3 style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;">Tillamook Air Museum</h3><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-IjH_KHqbdBs/YMUCb8FU-wI/AAAAAAAFH6I/X1X9XksMiCopR-EsHIDKLHceEKSnNV8EwCPcBGAsYHg/s4320/IMG_4731.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3240" data-original-width="4320" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-IjH_KHqbdBs/YMUCb8FU-wI/AAAAAAAFH6I/X1X9XksMiCopR-EsHIDKLHceEKSnNV8EwCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/IMG_4731.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Tillamook Air Museum<br />Housed WWII Air Blimps</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div>I left the gorgeous
Oregon Coast, but before leaving, my last stop was the Tillamook Air
Museum. It has a super large hanger built in WWII to house 6-8
Blimps. They were used to escort ships out to sea on the lookout for
enemy submarines, all along the Pacific coast. I was interested in
the architecture/building but was overwhelmed as I toured this
massive structure on Memorial Day Weekend. Being one of the first
visitors of the day, I was a quiet, humbling experience to view the
planes, miniature displays of the weapons used by the Nazi Army to
concur so many countries. There was something about the displays and
the day that just about overwhelmed me. Outside the huge hanger is
the Mini Guppy, a large transport plane that could carry very large
cargo around the world. Later, a much larger Guppy plane would be
built and it was used to transport the Mini Guppy to Tillamook!</div><div><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kgRKgqNRdEI/YMUDjeu5vMI/AAAAAAAFH6Q/MzoKW630Ok4Yo9YsuRjoyH8rLR1FvsNpACPcBGAsYHg/s4320/IMG_4726.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3240" data-original-width="4320" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kgRKgqNRdEI/YMUDjeu5vMI/AAAAAAAFH6Q/MzoKW630Ok4Yo9YsuRjoyH8rLR1FvsNpACPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/IMG_4726.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Tillamook Air Museum<br />Very large Blimp hanger</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9_bsL1SzDnc/YMUDjXoOo1I/AAAAAAAFH6Q/Y0NH-pQn-ugQ6jYjNTJPyLBay4pmZ8aJgCPcBGAsYHg/s4320/IMG_4741.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; 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margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3240" data-original-width="4320" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5XBgEIxTTNw/YMUDjQ6toyI/AAAAAAAFH6Q/QKE4p2yqauEG7shD2p5RBy33d2LMym_9QCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/IMG_4751.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">hanger under construction</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/--0AbIamfxcQ/YMUDjXvBIrI/AAAAAAAFH6Q/Hqh_Jjd_AHAAzcNVtywh4Cj3MQnGZWGVQCPcBGAsYHg/s4320/IMG_4752.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3240" data-original-width="4320" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/--0AbIamfxcQ/YMUDjXvBIrI/AAAAAAAFH6Q/Hqh_Jjd_AHAAzcNVtywh4Cj3MQnGZWGVQCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/IMG_4752.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">inside the Mini Guppy airplane<br />designed to transport very large equipment</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-iwvujhzplec/YMUDjZDtdZI/AAAAAAAFH6Q/daD9Pn_iTLkE6LTKGiePrDhY0M_I4O3_QCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/20210530_102619%257E2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qTO_DF71MN8/YMUDjSJy5zI/AAAAAAAFH6Q/jwS_I4ZFItcMMhN8D8_wEtrViYhOd-dpQCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20210530_102757%257E2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qTO_DF71MN8/YMUDjSJy5zI/AAAAAAAFH6Q/jwS_I4ZFItcMMhN8D8_wEtrViYhOd-dpQCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/20210530_102757%257E2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-a5dcFKAjKKs/YMUDjVG44HI/AAAAAAAFH6Q/8do0JgjcmBARrWcIXxtoRzgeqhlQNjsGwCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20210530_102936.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-a5dcFKAjKKs/YMUDjVG44HI/AAAAAAAFH6Q/8do0JgjcmBARrWcIXxtoRzgeqhlQNjsGwCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/20210530_102936.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I worked for the Navy Simulation Training Division<br />In Orlando for 32 years</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-dpaGO2HZkUY/YMUDjatho7I/AAAAAAAFH6Q/w7bGPwNvKjsycQ8QzOvFYlODTwk6EgzSgCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20210530_102929.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-dpaGO2HZkUY/YMUDjatho7I/AAAAAAAFH6Q/w7bGPwNvKjsycQ8QzOvFYlODTwk6EgzSgCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/20210530_102929.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A flight simulation trainer</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uIu-thBzscY/YMUDjTbaJgI/AAAAAAAFH6Q/dqDFEpNrdwUTYbWji2iOt9kRvVO2NbK4gCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20210530_103219%257E2.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uIu-thBzscY/YMUDjTbaJgI/AAAAAAAFH6Q/dqDFEpNrdwUTYbWji2iOt9kRvVO2NbK4gCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/20210530_103219%257E2.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">view inside the VERY large hanger</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-k9GYkg268IE/YMUDjTiNChI/AAAAAAAFH6Q/u9cA0bBQlSshwUJNFPBTz2BFX22KRvMTgCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20210530_103225.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-k9GYkg268IE/YMUDjTiNChI/AAAAAAAFH6Q/u9cA0bBQlSshwUJNFPBTz2BFX22KRvMTgCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/20210530_103225.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">not too many historic planes</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-e7hTQ5J2Zw4/YMUDjX37tfI/AAAAAAAFH6Q/EybYcgwluNUeLIogOW7LmyTqEg1bi6yBgCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20210530_103240.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-e7hTQ5J2Zw4/YMUDjX37tfI/AAAAAAAFH6Q/EybYcgwluNUeLIogOW7LmyTqEg1bi6yBgCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/20210530_103240.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-aNEeISFz2ZE/YMUDjc6U56I/AAAAAAAFH6Q/i-nWMkYREAMV-BnG4UFcje8YvPS2J5FVgCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20210530_103553.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-aNEeISFz2ZE/YMUDjc6U56I/AAAAAAAFH6Q/i-nWMkYREAMV-BnG4UFcje8YvPS2J5FVgCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/20210530_103553.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">one display after another, documenting <br />all the countries the Nazi's invaded</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9vq9kzZuXVA/YMUDjWu_7WI/AAAAAAAFH6Q/sTtPTxMn_xQuvIy7LyASdGG4EOr8RQmUwCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20210530_104330.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9vq9kzZuXVA/YMUDjWu_7WI/AAAAAAAFH6Q/sTtPTxMn_xQuvIy7LyASdGG4EOr8RQmUwCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/20210530_104330.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">a mini blimp inside the hanger</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xWET8WdqFbU/YMUDjaLwuII/AAAAAAAFH6Q/7m32GA3NeoAMRp5IuheuukfVj9G51SsOwCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20210530_104429.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xWET8WdqFbU/YMUDjaLwuII/AAAAAAAFH6Q/7m32GA3NeoAMRp5IuheuukfVj9G51SsOwCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/20210530_104429.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4FmVaX65tg4/YMUDjbqVQXI/AAAAAAAFH6Q/KmwCny34j-c7lFaG9yOXCQoTmrOVLD1SwCPcBGAsYHg/s3024/20210530_111439%257E2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="2324" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4FmVaX65tg4/YMUDjbqVQXI/AAAAAAAFH6Q/KmwCny34j-c7lFaG9yOXCQoTmrOVLD1SwCPcBGAsYHg/w492-h640/20210530_111439%257E2.jpg" width="492" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div>
<h3 style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;">Vancouver Washington</h3><div><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fKcORdvmJ0M/YMUFfXmdZFI/AAAAAAAFH6c/haM_7zq4ygQk92pZ883dBJby_bwfNdkkQCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20210531_115203.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fKcORdvmJ0M/YMUFfXmdZFI/AAAAAAAFH6c/haM_7zq4ygQk92pZ883dBJby_bwfNdkkQCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/20210531_115203.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Vancouver River Front walk</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-eWmW0X_Ul2I/YMUFfYmchWI/AAAAAAAFH6c/cNEF-2k5GWElWcKt0oB-AjZlkBM6YgUBwCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20210531_114721.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-eWmW0X_Ul2I/YMUFfYmchWI/AAAAAAAFH6c/cNEF-2k5GWElWcKt0oB-AjZlkBM6YgUBwCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/20210531_114721.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Columbia River front dining<br />with Elaine and John, what a wonderful day<br />to be outdoors</td></tr></tbody></table><div><br /></div><div>Crossing the
Columbia River at Portland Oregon, once considered a model city with
tons of public transportation and beautiful parks, it has succumbed
to the ravages of constant protest marches and the homeless on what
seems like ever street. The highways overpasses in particular are
crowded with tent cities. An overwhelming sight for someone like
myself since I often avoid large cities.</div>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">On the Washington
Side, Vancouver Washington, Elaine and John give me a brief tour of
their expanding modern town with a walk and lunch along the river.
Much less burdened by the homeless situation, it is still present as
the local Tv station reported on a large homeless encampment along
one of the freeways had been torched and burned to the ground the day
I was in Vancouver. Please note, I have no answers for even
suggestions. It’s just such a sad situation overall.</p><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-iPhDwesgvhk/YMUGHC_8UiI/AAAAAAAFH6k/-7gB539ze4QZq1HeoZOIexDMWXen8xbyQCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20210531_141223.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-iPhDwesgvhk/YMUGHC_8UiI/AAAAAAAFH6k/-7gB539ze4QZq1HeoZOIexDMWXen8xbyQCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/20210531_141223.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-NBU8dpn6oHg/YMUGHBduaAI/AAAAAAAFH6k/bQZcEFLEnP8lvct-9wb38DgB5qIvk9jMwCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20210531_141337.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-NBU8dpn6oHg/YMUGHBduaAI/AAAAAAAFH6k/bQZcEFLEnP8lvct-9wb38DgB5qIvk9jMwCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/20210531_141337.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5k-d-0QmyNw/YMUGHOO2ZAI/AAAAAAAFH6k/rWpOm6zpV4gdzpn3FTpP6fcXXg6XIsjHQCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20210531_141406.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5k-d-0QmyNw/YMUGHOO2ZAI/AAAAAAAFH6k/rWpOm6zpV4gdzpn3FTpP6fcXXg6XIsjHQCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/20210531_141406.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><h3 style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;">Lacey Washington</h3>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">Heading up to Lacey,
I had to take the back roads, as I was expecting to stay stay at one
of two city parks along the way. Unfortunately they were still both
closed due to Covid but at least I was able to stop at one in the
small town of Tenino. It’s city park has a swimming pool made from
an abandoned quarry said to be 100 feet deep. The pool was closed
with a large fence surrounding, so I wasn’t able to get any good
pictures, but what an awesome concept. Even from my viewing spot, it
looked cooler than all get out with it’s large square cut stone
blocks, cascading down one side of the quarry. A waterfall tumbling
over a collection of stone blocks.</p><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br /></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-IfhxvzuyHB8/YMUHYdxbESI/AAAAAAAFH60/X5Uddyk-1AolR8lwzMIAez-TozXn_FSMQCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20210602_093523.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-IfhxvzuyHB8/YMUHYdxbESI/AAAAAAAFH60/X5Uddyk-1AolR8lwzMIAez-TozXn_FSMQCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/20210602_093523.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">you have to look closely to see<br />the walls of the quarry and waterfall</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GlkR1IfWjxM/YMUHYaUAbJI/AAAAAAAFH60/IE8FTtv6nDgKmpSID5n6qyImqcZnXKLYgCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20210602_101620.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GlkR1IfWjxM/YMUHYaUAbJI/AAAAAAAFH60/IE8FTtv6nDgKmpSID5n6qyImqcZnXKLYgCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/20210602_101620.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-drnu_QldM7g/YMUHYb8T92I/AAAAAAAFH60/qNazABG2STgXateLIdTvnDigw61sZ6aNACPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20210602_102013.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-drnu_QldM7g/YMUHYb8T92I/AAAAAAAFH60/qNazABG2STgXateLIdTvnDigw61sZ6aNACPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/20210602_102013.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Small Town America, Tenino Washington</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-48yVPWDWdFc/YMUHYX2wSDI/AAAAAAAFH60/jP-xqhspxbMbdB2yyGShWIZe_hcWhVZIACPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20210602_102151.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-48yVPWDWdFc/YMUHYX2wSDI/AAAAAAAFH60/jP-xqhspxbMbdB2yyGShWIZe_hcWhVZIACPcBGAsYHg/w480-h640/20210602_102151.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LDX3vBNS7UQ/YMUHYU1QAzI/AAAAAAAFH60/PvC3c21GW3IfcpkOGLdDFDHWkJGCfzQrQCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/original_4ab49610-438a-42dd-94e8-5ea1a93f5237_20210602_102300.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LDX3vBNS7UQ/YMUHYU1QAzI/AAAAAAAFH60/PvC3c21GW3IfcpkOGLdDFDHWkJGCfzQrQCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/original_4ab49610-438a-42dd-94e8-5ea1a93f5237_20210602_102300.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">no need for flower pots in this town<br /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">My visit with Sandy
and Eric was like visiting a botanical garden, except it was the
entire town. Wow, what an awesome community.</p><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br /></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/--B1axaZdO7E/YMUGpA7DFCI/AAAAAAAFH6s/b4Z1J0mwnJsd9rgZ3S-_jvkHxEAD9fh8QCPcBGAsYHg/s3307/20210602_200451.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3307" data-original-width="2568" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/--B1axaZdO7E/YMUGpA7DFCI/AAAAAAAFH6s/b4Z1J0mwnJsd9rgZ3S-_jvkHxEAD9fh8QCPcBGAsYHg/w496-h640/20210602_200451.jpg" width="496" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">a neighbors yard, seen on our walk <br />around the community</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qpD8K019KvU/YMUGpMivlZI/AAAAAAAFH6s/_3tVhLpdLe0W6cG4ca_EMHABEmDn-eeGACPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20210603_081957.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qpD8K019KvU/YMUGpMivlZI/AAAAAAAFH6s/_3tVhLpdLe0W6cG4ca_EMHABEmDn-eeGACPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/20210603_081957.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sandy and Eric's pretty home<br />so welcoming</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qfHgX2TsFdY/YMUGpD8rNgI/AAAAAAAFH6s/cgf-p9ktOPAOAnWiDf8Vufnj7MOAGc9eACPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20210603_083217.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qfHgX2TsFdY/YMUGpD8rNgI/AAAAAAAFH6s/cgf-p9ktOPAOAnWiDf8Vufnj7MOAGc9eACPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/20210603_083217.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-lj8J4b5HVvQ/YMUGpPIBcyI/AAAAAAAFH6s/pkKWF15x-B0cz2qsfgyZcXaXt8p-24nogCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20210603_083314%257E2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-lj8J4b5HVvQ/YMUGpPIBcyI/AAAAAAAFH6s/pkKWF15x-B0cz2qsfgyZcXaXt8p-24nogCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/20210603_083314%257E2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br /></p>
<h3 style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;">Shelton, Olympia Peninsula Washington</h3>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">Onto the Olympia
Peninsula for a weeks visit with Friends in the area, but I have to
touch on a drive we took to visit Bell, Christine’s mom. She’s
90ish but what a spirit and joy to be around. Still gardening, tons
of flowers, a vegetable garden (only half the size it used to be) and
lots of fruit trees.
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<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-T5qzr_EyoT0/YMUIXcEy-MI/AAAAAAAFH68/d0m1426WIhgzMg486_VXbBfg6sPTM4hHQCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20210611_115016.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-T5qzr_EyoT0/YMUIXcEy-MI/AAAAAAAFH68/d0m1426WIhgzMg486_VXbBfg6sPTM4hHQCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/20210611_115016.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Bell's awesome flowers surrounding her home</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-niMatW0fbWk/YMUIXW8jbiI/AAAAAAAFH68/tMBXLTORwFk8d8RQ8nciYwDh2GZYibTXQCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20210611_115045.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-niMatW0fbWk/YMUIXW8jbiI/AAAAAAAFH68/tMBXLTORwFk8d8RQ8nciYwDh2GZYibTXQCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/20210611_115045.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KGBfGy2_0bY/YMUIXUGzUdI/AAAAAAAFH68/Au7g_-IehL0JDWv_GDR2BDMDYrDdBfoWwCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20210611_115127.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KGBfGy2_0bY/YMUIXUGzUdI/AAAAAAAFH68/Au7g_-IehL0JDWv_GDR2BDMDYrDdBfoWwCPcBGAsYHg/w480-h640/20210611_115127.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6Pzz1RvLd1k/YMUIXe4A2PI/AAAAAAAFH68/qOM4CFqFrK8w1cYNJ24emCNd6flcurq5wCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20210611_115221.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6Pzz1RvLd1k/YMUIXe4A2PI/AAAAAAAFH68/qOM4CFqFrK8w1cYNJ24emCNd6flcurq5wCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/20210611_115221.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">and vegetable garden</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jMR0fGbv4SE/YMUIXSwO3UI/AAAAAAAFH68/R6NKu2JTJGM7OmxomtEaj9LeQGa80oePwCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20210611_140323.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jMR0fGbv4SE/YMUIXSwO3UI/AAAAAAAFH68/R6NKu2JTJGM7OmxomtEaj9LeQGa80oePwCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/20210611_140323.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">largest agave plant I've seen<br />usually seen in the desert type communities</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-MFsWMIPjP84/YMUIXfhFvZI/AAAAAAAFH68/X6R6U-lZxhQR7pYL5XiYY_XX3sq3q-_NwCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20210611_140418.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-MFsWMIPjP84/YMUIXfhFvZI/AAAAAAAFH68/X6R6U-lZxhQR7pYL5XiYY_XX3sq3q-_NwCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/20210611_140418.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-twKk4UvdHC4/YMUIXeVo8DI/AAAAAAAFH68/9q6a7kSYks8lw0Rwwgsc71T1ToEkoFPPQCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20210611_140643.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-twKk4UvdHC4/YMUIXeVo8DI/AAAAAAAFH68/9q6a7kSYks8lw0Rwwgsc71T1ToEkoFPPQCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/20210611_140643.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9NO8hX_E3HU/YMUIXfrsQmI/AAAAAAAFH68/sxujYOAwqNg1KKgocPPrg4pRxeWxCX6twCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20210611_140723.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9NO8hX_E3HU/YMUIXfrsQmI/AAAAAAAFH68/sxujYOAwqNg1KKgocPPrg4pRxeWxCX6twCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/20210611_140723.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2gPon4en1rs/YMUIXYI7dEI/AAAAAAAFH68/kSZHfrHAew4kUfZr3zTF3SUMNhLFhmVwwCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20210611_140755.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2gPon4en1rs/YMUIXYI7dEI/AAAAAAAFH68/kSZHfrHAew4kUfZr3zTF3SUMNhLFhmVwwCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/20210611_140755.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">what a charming old green house</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-lzSlYRDT9hM/YMUIXa1GUiI/AAAAAAAFH68/N_BJFCdFkoUbTXI6ej5k67D3BhTQgLiiQCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20210611_140813.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-lzSlYRDT9hM/YMUIXa1GUiI/AAAAAAAFH68/N_BJFCdFkoUbTXI6ej5k67D3BhTQgLiiQCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/20210611_140813.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZpVMUUQqPZY/YMUIXep2ebI/AAAAAAAFH68/F9vg3Xxd4MYtztHDXifD7R6C5vsTKyEMQCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20210611_143640.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZpVMUUQqPZY/YMUIXep2ebI/AAAAAAAFH68/F9vg3Xxd4MYtztHDXifD7R6C5vsTKyEMQCPcBGAsYHg/w480-h640/20210611_143640.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />
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<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">Bell and her friend
have become detective sleuths in their local community. Spying on a
neighbor who appears to be collecting old junk, couches, tires,
et-all, making money for hauling it away. Then holding it until the
weekend when the dump/recyle station is closed and dumping it all,
who knows where. Speculation is that he’s dumping it illegally in
the Olympia National Forest somewhere.
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<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-q46F7WjTAkk/YMUJV_bYI5I/AAAAAAAFH7E/O3A2_VphN_UaHbn4hBf42DgVrziFkSTDgCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20210611_120546.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-q46F7WjTAkk/YMUJV_bYI5I/AAAAAAAFH7E/O3A2_VphN_UaHbn4hBf42DgVrziFkSTDgCPcBGAsYHg/w480-h640/20210611_120546.jpg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Bell, detective in training. </td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">Bell showed me her
badge a friend gave her, during their sleuthing operations.
Binoculars in hand, cameras at the ready. One even followed the
suspect truck filled to the hilt with trash, but couldn’t follow
once he pulled into the forest on a logging road. And never saw him
come back out on the same road.</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">Oh, and Bell has
been featured in the local papers as well, but not for her sleuthing
expertise, not yet anyway. But for the very large agave plant on the
corner of her lot. What a massive and beautiful agave that she and
Bill plant almost 25 years ago.</p><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br /></p>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-oQshIdHhd3c/YMUJn4sReII/AAAAAAAFH7M/ejgOzjqyt_ImuBrw14EHNwLAgqRpAgf5ACPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20210611_140358.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-oQshIdHhd3c/YMUJn4sReII/AAAAAAAFH7M/ejgOzjqyt_ImuBrw14EHNwLAgqRpAgf5ACPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/20210611_140358.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">Well, visiting
friends, enjoying a bit wet Olympia Peninsula with all it’s
beautiful water ways, canals and rain forest, it sure has been an
enjoyable visit.</p><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br /></p>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-dbjU8fxgLGo/YMUL96HPrUI/AAAAAAAFH7U/oxccDtbt2JY5w2ScRUmA0am09J4CRX8igCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20210611_143943.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-dbjU8fxgLGo/YMUL96HPrUI/AAAAAAAFH7U/oxccDtbt2JY5w2ScRUmA0am09J4CRX8igCPcBGAsYHg/s320/20210611_143943.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Chris and Bell Pandemic<br />project, rock painting</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-eNYfnjbuhfM/YMUL9zFUTkI/AAAAAAAFH7U/fAtgCJsvWJceO2L7ADuddSQmmMRyxc4bgCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20210611_143910.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-eNYfnjbuhfM/YMUL9zFUTkI/AAAAAAAFH7U/fAtgCJsvWJceO2L7ADuddSQmmMRyxc4bgCPcBGAsYHg/w480-h640/20210611_143910.jpg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">such talent, for a third grader (chuckle)<br />sorry, too cute for words</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />
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<h3 style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;">More Pictures:
</h3>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">if you have the time, there some great pictures waiting for you to view.</p><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br /></p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><a href="https://photos.app.goo.gl/tYaRfcSrcrvUEH5fA" target="_blank">Tillamook Oregon,
Air Museum and north Oregon Coast views</a></p>
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<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><a href="https://photos.app.goo.gl/11yqqeKyvq7YeWkbA" target="_blank">Vancouver Washington to Lacey Washington</a></p>
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<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><a href="https://photos.app.goo.gl/x8Wy9J8yEddygxi97">Olympia PeninsulaWashington, Shelton</a></p><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br /></p><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><a href="https://photos.app.goo.gl/8i7wrtYz4FDJ6GnC9">Bell in Sequim Washington (Christine's Mom) and her garden</a></p>doug palosaarihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06788577431487694015noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7226837123536034405.post-66529756284350065202021-05-28T11:51:00.001-05:002021-05-28T11:59:56.920-05:002021-8 The California and Oregon Coast<p> </p><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">2021-8</p>
<h3 style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;">California, hwy 101
Pacific Coast Highway<br />Oregon, hwy 101
Pacific Coast Highway</h3><div><br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-k9MPQI0849o/YLEhgG9yB4I/AAAAAAAFGcw/2FKLCh87S5g3leAima_sSKxlALKf_LsCQCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20210525_101924.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-k9MPQI0849o/YLEhgG9yB4I/AAAAAAAFGcw/2FKLCh87S5g3leAima_sSKxlALKf_LsCQCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/20210525_101924.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />
</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">campground: Red
Bluff California, Walmart. Checked in with Manager. Was told they
were happy to let me stay in their parking lot overnight. With a
caveat that the city police may come by and tell me to leave. I had
no problem, no police stopped by. Free.</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">Campground: Bear
River Casino, Loleta California. Free (3 nights max) Must check in
with security in casino for Parking pass on window. Also got $10
free play and $10 gas chit for signing up for players card.</p><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br /></p>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vn37_4ka67w/YLEM-YvzKXI/AAAAAAAFGbk/FgnCEHejHgsVIIZHSB5nK0itfxCkfuRPACPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20210522_151254.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vn37_4ka67w/YLEM-YvzKXI/AAAAAAAFGbk/FgnCEHejHgsVIIZHSB5nK0itfxCkfuRPACPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/20210522_151254.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">Bear River Casino, Loleta California.<br />Free parking lot camping</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">Campground: Chinook
Rv, Klamath Calif. PPA half off. $18.00 full hookups. Note:
Klamath has a couple PPA campgrounds. Casino near by on Indian
Reservation land, but was only open a few days. I got hear the week
before the season starts, Memorial Day weekend.</p><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br /></p>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9Tu9USON5v8/YLENqJJ-fXI/AAAAAAAFGbs/jdTUEVswiFs6ocKtOXD--x_d9aolafDcgCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20210523_123041.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9Tu9USON5v8/YLENqJJ-fXI/AAAAAAAFGbs/jdTUEVswiFs6ocKtOXD--x_d9aolafDcgCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/20210523_123041.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Uytq2_oacCE/YLENqCGmcqI/AAAAAAAFGbs/Nr0_JF4YKEgZVScX9gsT4mugNDIXIu_YgCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20210523_122938.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Uytq2_oacCE/YLENqCGmcqI/AAAAAAAFGbs/Nr0_JF4YKEgZVScX9gsT4mugNDIXIu_YgCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/20210523_122938.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">Campground: Port
Orford Rv Village, Oregon. PPA $22.70 includes tax. Lots of
permanent/season Rv’s. Full hookups including cable tv (now that’s
an unexpected perk). Very neat and clean campground.</p><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br /></p>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-195Z-m0QANE/YLEOd_MxguI/AAAAAAAFGb0/7HyG6Fc4r7w1yYGSG_OXc4ffexC-bUHtQCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20210526_102354.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-195Z-m0QANE/YLEOd_MxguI/AAAAAAAFGb0/7HyG6Fc4r7w1yYGSG_OXc4ffexC-bUHtQCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/20210526_102354.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Not a picture of the campground, but a great<br />view of Port Orford Oregon</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">Campground: Osprey
Point Rv Resort, Lakeside Oregon. $23.00 PPA discount rate. Full
hookups including, ta-da Cable Tv.</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">no pics</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">Don’t you know,
leaving the Sierra’s, I’d take the route less taken by, well just
about anyone. Hwy 36 is a two lane, narrow road heading on up and
over Coast Ranges to the Pacific coast. It was slow going, often
only traveling about 35 to 40 mph max. Still, Zippy performed well
and I never felt uncomfortable driving this route. Not that I’d do
it again, as there are a few other routes that might be a tad easier
to travel.</p><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br /></p>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jeLg4SF9cgs/YLEPJdFIkWI/AAAAAAAFGb8/fSgm6sQo7dUvFXLN2-qWwjZ1gWofCPnFgCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20210521_095234.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jeLg4SF9cgs/YLEPJdFIkWI/AAAAAAAFGb8/fSgm6sQo7dUvFXLN2-qWwjZ1gWofCPnFgCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/20210521_095234.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">Hwy 36 is a two lane, narrow road heading on up and <br />over Coast Ranges to the Pacific coast</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wslgyaAluPk/YLEPJehtP-I/AAAAAAAFGb8/pvL8w29sLIMleGQk-zTsmwxLbXv4iJLKgCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20210521_095557.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wslgyaAluPk/YLEPJehtP-I/AAAAAAAFGb8/pvL8w29sLIMleGQk-zTsmwxLbXv4iJLKgCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/20210521_095557.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I needed a break along hwy 36<br />two lane, twisting and turns can take a toll</td></tr></tbody></table><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><b>RV NOTE: Hwy 36
between Red Bluff and Fortuna California, definitely not recommended
for large Rv’s.</b></p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />
</p>
<h3 style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;">Highway 101 Pacific
Coast between California and Oregon</h3><div><br /></div>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_fMznQokty4/YLEQagXt03I/AAAAAAAFGcE/DQn2NVGReYQeGRv8LxntMR6_R-VP9gcJwCPcBGAsYHg/s4320/IMG_4485.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3240" data-original-width="4320" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_fMznQokty4/YLEQagXt03I/AAAAAAAFGcE/DQn2NVGReYQeGRv8LxntMR6_R-VP9gcJwCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/IMG_4485.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">first views of the Pacific on this trip</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-g9PRH3MZCw8/YLEQaiL5AcI/AAAAAAAFGcE/nlxuGx-4Mx4v3MT8num4-eQsrHhT8_2DgCPcBGAsYHg/s4320/IMG_4487.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3240" data-original-width="4320" height="300" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-g9PRH3MZCw8/YLEQaiL5AcI/AAAAAAAFGcE/nlxuGx-4Mx4v3MT8num4-eQsrHhT8_2DgCPcBGAsYHg/w400-h300/IMG_4487.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">at an Elk viewing area, one lone Elk<br />"hay, where is everybody"<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-yIpkHcFp6OM/YLEQatJhbSI/AAAAAAAFGcE/A995cjrz2CQcj6YjCptccKLGitOH2y_ZACPcBGAsYHg/s4320/IMG_4493.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3240" data-original-width="4320" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-yIpkHcFp6OM/YLEQatJhbSI/AAAAAAAFGcE/A995cjrz2CQcj6YjCptccKLGitOH2y_ZACPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/IMG_4493.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ah, we all walked across the highway<br />to greener pastures</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uwUzH-9tZnc/YLEQamnAGWI/AAAAAAAFGcE/Dop45nsXEaohnShh02ACNlQzTWia6YwAACPcBGAsYHg/s4320/IMG_4491.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3240" data-original-width="4320" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uwUzH-9tZnc/YLEQamnAGWI/AAAAAAAFGcE/Dop45nsXEaohnShh02ACNlQzTWia6YwAACPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/IMG_4491.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sooo well maintained and such thick green grass</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-H2bdctNOhQw/YLEQanSWD1I/AAAAAAAFGcE/IiKXa7zbcxo2kyTSp4tInbLjIzkMEip_QCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20210523_095245.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-H2bdctNOhQw/YLEQanSWD1I/AAAAAAAFGcE/IiKXa7zbcxo2kyTSp4tInbLjIzkMEip_QCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/20210523_095245.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">traveling hwy 101, even the rest stops are among the giant Redwoods</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-IYXWW0yVMFg/YLEQaqVJfUI/AAAAAAAFGcE/V-oOuddUzwcImjnzgUCTclXIGvOcUTPrQCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20210523_095501.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-IYXWW0yVMFg/YLEQaqVJfUI/AAAAAAAFGcE/V-oOuddUzwcImjnzgUCTclXIGvOcUTPrQCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/20210523_095501.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Zippy looking kind of small </td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kD_6tDbQdMM/YLEQasSq-TI/AAAAAAAFGcE/BRUSg-kXEmcUnIcp51kSZILdHWdUSKkYgCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20210523_100541%257E2.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kD_6tDbQdMM/YLEQasSq-TI/AAAAAAAFGcE/BRUSg-kXEmcUnIcp51kSZILdHWdUSKkYgCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/20210523_100541%257E2.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">oceanside wild flowers</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-R0S80SET92Y/YLEQaj4PjQI/AAAAAAAFGcE/gCK95edzl-YW4YaqXdTywJKRO5VFUU0dgCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20210523_101552.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-R0S80SET92Y/YLEQaj4PjQI/AAAAAAAFGcE/gCK95edzl-YW4YaqXdTywJKRO5VFUU0dgCPcBGAsYHg/w400-h300/20210523_101552.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">ocean side flowers</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">It’s been years
since I traveled the Pacific coast highway and after checking my
camping apps, I was pleased to see that I’d be able to use my
Passport America card to get half off the campgrounds, since most
have black out periods for the summer beginning on Memorial Day. I
even found a casino on the way that permitted free overnight parking.
You know how I love to save money and this part of my journey is a
win-win all around.</p>
<blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;"><b>Note to Rv-ers.</b>
There are virtually no Boone-docking opportunities along hwy 101.
All pull-outs, viewing spots/rest stops have signs indicating No
Camping Overnight. Well, just call me wrong on that count. I
started doing a bit more searching on one of my favorite camping
Apps, I-Overlander and discovered there are places to do a bit of
urban boondocking, casinos, paring lots, rest areas etc. So my last
couple of sections along hwy 101 will be all boondocking. Free
camping, Yippee! Helps to do the research.</p></blockquote>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">
</p>
<p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">Up
until reaching the Pacific Coast, I’ve never not been able to
travel with Zippy just about anywhere. Starting up hwy 101,
attempting to take a number of side trips, I was a bit frustrated
with numerous signs indicating that the route was limited to cars,
absolutely no Rv’s travel Trailers, etc. Many included images of
Class C campers as well. Well darn it all. One in particular was
Lady Bird Johnson Grove in the National Redwoods Park. Eventually I
would get to do a number of walk about s through a number of Redwood
groves containing ancient 2,000 year old trees. Growing to a height
of 350 feet with diameters of 20 feet. They only grow in elevations
below 2,000 ft along the damp foggy coast line in Northern California
and southern Oregon. And sections of the highway are flanked by the
giant redwood trees. Now that’s pretty cool.</p><p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br /></p>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wozknBVme_g/YLEUHBf38xI/AAAAAAAFGcM/gtJAgstX2aklQnABVc7UWS5Z6t0X3cxkwCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20210524_084241.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wozknBVme_g/YLEUHBf38xI/AAAAAAAFGcM/gtJAgstX2aklQnABVc7UWS5Z6t0X3cxkwCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/20210524_084241.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">One of my little finds<br />The New Douglas Memorial Bridge</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jO8VPsyIFWY/YLEUHJWuaiI/AAAAAAAFGcM/NOg7I6vbOAQP10V7XC3VIyP_w26hIx-HQCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20210524_083406.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jO8VPsyIFWY/YLEUHJWuaiI/AAAAAAAFGcM/NOg7I6vbOAQP10V7XC3VIyP_w26hIx-HQCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/20210524_083406.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A view of the New Douglas Memorial Bridge</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vCZ3cpwqWB4/YLEUHJ1KKNI/AAAAAAAFGcM/G53ulVhIOdo3ZCaGW5Y-fo5dyVEMYZ7zACPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20210524_082437.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vCZ3cpwqWB4/YLEUHJ1KKNI/AAAAAAAFGcM/G53ulVhIOdo3ZCaGW5Y-fo5dyVEMYZ7zACPcBGAsYHg/w480-h640/20210524_082437.jpg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Douglas Memorial Bridge<br />to Klamath (Native Indian land)</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4RDHH6l-UN8/YLEUHFyeIRI/AAAAAAAFGcM/gOCbByepKiw9xEBd_EGI0RTTRnzR67RiwCPcBGAsYHg/s2944/20210524_082422.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2944" data-original-width="2208" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4RDHH6l-UN8/YLEUHFyeIRI/AAAAAAAFGcM/gOCbByepKiw9xEBd_EGI0RTTRnzR67RiwCPcBGAsYHg/w480-h640/20210524_082422.jpg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ok, two old bears at the Douglas Memorial Bridge<br />washed away during an historic 25 inches of rain in<br />1964</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/--1_LJ4caLtU/YLEUHNA-8kI/AAAAAAAFGcM/bagsi10hNLIcme3qBHE3avzIqocY-LuXwCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20210524_082038.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/--1_LJ4caLtU/YLEUHNA-8kI/AAAAAAAFGcM/bagsi10hNLIcme3qBHE3avzIqocY-LuXwCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/20210524_082038.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1w_kmdjpkm4/YLEUHM4lqxI/AAAAAAAFGcM/okpnGlPkPo48iOBuxcjYvj-4TAzpQKyNgCPcBGAsYHg/s3919/20210524_081852.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2939" data-original-width="3919" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1w_kmdjpkm4/YLEUHM4lqxI/AAAAAAAFGcM/okpnGlPkPo48iOBuxcjYvj-4TAzpQKyNgCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/20210524_081852.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-S8U5cOT15mw/YLEUHP6tJ9I/AAAAAAAFGcM/WjZvpE-2UwkFHtIFOt6E1TCXstfDcayOACPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20210524_081952.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-S8U5cOT15mw/YLEUHP6tJ9I/AAAAAAAFGcM/WjZvpE-2UwkFHtIFOt6E1TCXstfDcayOACPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/20210524_081952.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">pretty cool place, and almost no graffiti</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">I also
attempted to get into the Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park and
Stout Memorial Grove. The Stout Memorial Grove was not open to the
public this time of year, but I was able to walk through a number of
groves within the boundaries of the State park. By the way, the
National and State Parks are all a part of the Redwoods National Park
system.</p><p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tUtRBoxKH8s/YLEa8VgIbHI/AAAAAAAFGcU/LClDZF0YneQIYUi3JAKbLH_CSNS8c-elgCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20210524_101143.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tUtRBoxKH8s/YLEa8VgIbHI/AAAAAAAFGcU/LClDZF0YneQIYUi3JAKbLH_CSNS8c-elgCPcBGAsYHg/w480-h640/20210524_101143.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-O38wqRMoKuM/YLEa8TXLDyI/AAAAAAAFGcU/Gvq4SuQSPwUNKDMANtf7pgMw5XvVeZuBgCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20210524_101057.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-O38wqRMoKuM/YLEa8TXLDyI/AAAAAAAFGcU/Gvq4SuQSPwUNKDMANtf7pgMw5XvVeZuBgCPcBGAsYHg/w480-h640/20210524_101057.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UuNwGfRkzCw/YLEa8ZD20JI/AAAAAAAFGcU/MzEnssNZ8LEcUwR5hqi9e8ouR8MmEM9kACPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20210524_100707.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UuNwGfRkzCw/YLEa8ZD20JI/AAAAAAAFGcU/MzEnssNZ8LEcUwR5hqi9e8ouR8MmEM9kACPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/20210524_100707.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p align="left" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"></p><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;"><br /></p><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><b>Now a cautionary
note to Rv-ers</b>. Traveling this route just before Memorial Day
Weekend, the beginning of summer travel, many shops, stores,
restaurants. Also with the Covid 19 still being a factor, some places
haven’t fully opened. (May 2021)</p></blockquote><p></p>
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back to the Pacific coast folks. It’s definitely all about the
views, the redwoods, the awesome wildflower blooms. The
Rhododendrons are in full colorful bloom. Deep reds, pinks, snowy
whites. The bright yellow Scotch Broom, so prolific along the
highway, seem to cascade along the hillsides. And even though it is
considered an invasive species, it is strikingly colorful against the
deep rich greens of the thick rows of pines and redwoods. And of
course of spectacular coastal ocean, dark sandy beaches and rock
monoliths scattered along the ocean shoreline, and enough lighthouses
to satiate the photographer and lighthouse explorer.</p><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br /></p>
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<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">Campground: Topaz
Lodge/Rv park and casino. $35.00. Full hookups and a couple coupons
for discounts in restaurant/bar, table games. I was given a site on
the lower level, very quiet.</p><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br /></p>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8jnufqIgLpI/YKmFVE_wzmI/AAAAAAAFFKo/h37_vtou_mcB_IkjZdOY1UbYYjrd48DqgCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20210514_115253.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8jnufqIgLpI/YKmFVE_wzmI/AAAAAAAFFKo/h37_vtou_mcB_IkjZdOY1UbYYjrd48DqgCPcBGAsYHg/w480-h640/20210514_115253.jpg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Nice Rv park, one three levels</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-PuTsMIrFJFM/YKmFVEkDQ0I/AAAAAAAFFKo/C6ax7DuvHnYJSDgvbC6lq4U6QgOksvVTACPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20210514_092914.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-PuTsMIrFJFM/YKmFVEkDQ0I/AAAAAAAFFKo/C6ax7DuvHnYJSDgvbC6lq4U6QgOksvVTACPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/20210514_092914.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">right on the boarder between California and Nevada</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">campground: Washoe
Lake State Park: $30 Electric and Water. Price recently increased,
this is for out of state campers. Ramada, picnic tables. Fully
paved road and campsite. Overviews of lakefront. Restrooms and
showers. Ist come first served, no reservations accepted.</p><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br /></p>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-SdcuSZiFUOE/YKmF6vkQXpI/AAAAAAAFFKw/G685ToXPSbI0fgi3vfGaNg1YTE9DWZUBQCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20210516_080346.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-SdcuSZiFUOE/YKmF6vkQXpI/AAAAAAAFFKw/G685ToXPSbI0fgi3vfGaNg1YTE9DWZUBQCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/20210516_080346.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">Washoe Lake State Park<br />out of state now pay $30 for electric/water was $25</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-bSxa3B1IwAA/YKmF6g0pAKI/AAAAAAAFFKw/rZIxs1LxsXsRIYiU7n1DwLHOxrs_YPK6ACPcBGAsYHg/s4320/IMG_4411.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3240" data-original-width="4320" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-bSxa3B1IwAA/YKmF6g0pAKI/AAAAAAAFFKw/rZIxs1LxsXsRIYiU7n1DwLHOxrs_YPK6ACPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/IMG_4411.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">lake is a distance from campsites<br />basically a walk through sage brush and grass</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9xJ6z5G7cP8/YKmF6jCYQYI/AAAAAAAFFKw/AstNFmCLyH8g2p1dyaRirf-NitmfQAIBACPcBGAsYHg/s4320/IMG_4404.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3240" data-original-width="4320" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9xJ6z5G7cP8/YKmF6jCYQYI/AAAAAAAFFKw/AstNFmCLyH8g2p1dyaRirf-NitmfQAIBACPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/IMG_4404.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">Campground: Reno,
on a side street. Market Street, close to Christensen's Auto shop.
Free</p><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br /></p>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qs1AqF1A074/YKmHAmPiNxI/AAAAAAAFFK8/Z2aa4q1J5JsN_xJsFvMi7tuROTG3eCqBQCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20210519_061747.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qs1AqF1A074/YKmHAmPiNxI/AAAAAAAFFK8/Z2aa4q1J5JsN_xJsFvMi7tuROTG3eCqBQCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/20210519_061747.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Reno seems to accept Rv's parked on side streets overnight<br />had no issues doing so.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">Campground: Forest
Park Rv. Rvparky advertised $25. Should have called ahead. Cost
$40 per night full hookups. Weak wifi, 1 bar Verizon. Note: don’t
trust any of the campground apps, always call ahead to verify, price
and availability.</p><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br /></p>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mfQoRS4_xlo/YKmHdLRanAI/AAAAAAAFFLE/Bs5ZlDmiafoM1moMLhLevs2HnvfhMrcvACPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20210519_181242.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mfQoRS4_xlo/YKmHdLRanAI/AAAAAAAFFLE/Bs5ZlDmiafoM1moMLhLevs2HnvfhMrcvACPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/20210519_181242.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Just opened for the season the day I arrived<br />basically all sights are filled by seasonal campers</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YxQjZQOQI7Y/YKmHdDyouoI/AAAAAAAFFLE/WtJY9VvpyDM3J6pBNPDrfiTp8XUE4Dt_ACPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20210519_180505.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YxQjZQOQI7Y/YKmHdDyouoI/AAAAAAAFFLE/WtJY9VvpyDM3J6pBNPDrfiTp8XUE4Dt_ACPcBGAsYHg/w480-h640/20210519_180505.jpg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">fortunately, one of the park employees noticed<br />this tree on my campsite. Was able to remove it quickly<br />before possibly landing on my camper</td></tr></tbody></table><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">It’s taken a while
over the years to come to terms with the rising prices of
campgrounds. Many commercial campgrounds easily run $45-60 a night.
I used to be able to get a site for $18 a night. Now I accept $30
as a good price. And of course I can use dispersed and boondocking
sites for free whenever it’s convenient to do so, which can reduce
my monthly camping fees nicely.</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">Crossing into
Nevada, the first stop along hwy 395 in Topaz and the only place in
this small community on a lake is the Topaz Lodge which includes an
Rv park and of course a casino. It’s a nice vintage (1960’s
vibe) casino/restaurant and I enjoyed my stop here.</p><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br /></p>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-JlzLgve3PKY/YKmIhWiRzYI/AAAAAAAFFLM/U8Ma8sEiF0cXUGH7LtvP8X4GdyDSu_K5QCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20210514_110501.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-JlzLgve3PKY/YKmIhWiRzYI/AAAAAAAFFLM/U8Ma8sEiF0cXUGH7LtvP8X4GdyDSu_K5QCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/20210514_110501.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">just starting to dine in without mask on.<br />Nice 60's vibe in the restraurant/casino</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-cARCrtR52oc/YKmIhZQRg-I/AAAAAAAFFLM/LhEmagdqlHg36GkOvsc66YUqIOyIc_o6QCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20210514_093042.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-cARCrtR52oc/YKmIhZQRg-I/AAAAAAAFFLM/LhEmagdqlHg36GkOvsc66YUqIOyIc_o6QCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/20210514_093042.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">hwy 395, boarder of Calif/Nevada</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-WgNFE_PTsW8/YKmIhek7iOI/AAAAAAAFFLM/BrzIucaxaXYESOpzUAA5aPtyYHTIIuFlQCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20210514_092951.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-WgNFE_PTsW8/YKmIhek7iOI/AAAAAAAFFLM/BrzIucaxaXYESOpzUAA5aPtyYHTIIuFlQCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/20210514_092951.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">Upon leaving, my
Sprinter/Mercedes decided to beep and give me one of those mysterious
messages for maintenance. A T-tiny wrench symbol and “600mi”
message. Using a computer code reader gave no additional information.
Hope to get some information on Monday as I’ll be bringing it in
for service. I did drop by an Autozone and used they’re code
reader being it was probably a better unit than the one I have. No
real info from theirs either.</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">While at Washoe Lake
St Pk, I noticed a Fire truck, then an ambulance, and two police cars
go to a Class C camper a short ways from my campsite. Couldn’t
have been to bad, as they stayed about 20 minutes, then all support
vehicles left without picking anyone up.</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">We are having a
couple of days of iffy weather. Overcast, minor sprinkling of rain,
cooler for sure and Snow on the surrounding mountain range. So it’s
nice to have electric and be cozy comfortable inside the camper.</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">This morning I
watched a dumpster diver, standing inside the dumpster, breaking open
all the garbage bags and collecting aluminum cans and other
recyclables. Don’t see that too often. The next day, I saw the
same guy carry a couple garage bags filled with his recycle treasures
off into the sage underbrush behind my campsite. Homeless perhaps,
but actually performing a valuable service separating the trash from
the recyclables.</p>
<h3 style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;">Reno</h3>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-WXonB_NDKDQ/YKmJZqB3UtI/AAAAAAAFFLU/z94EueeC2oonH-IJzmmdv3nnPuOTpxu4QCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20210518_103318.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-WXonB_NDKDQ/YKmJZqB3UtI/AAAAAAAFFLU/z94EueeC2oonH-IJzmmdv3nnPuOTpxu4QCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/20210518_103318.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Reno has two sides, the casino section<br />and the downtown business/residential <br />this shot is along the Truckee River walking/bike path</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">A thirty minute
drive from Carson City (Nevada’s State Capital) to Reno (The
biggest little city in the World). I’m here to have the computer
reset on the Mercedes diesel engine as the mechanics who did the
oil/filter change did not reset the computer. So now I have a
Service warning message coming on every 5 minutes. I’ve learned
that it’s much more complicated than just a quick reset. Seems
Mercedes has designed the program requiring multiple layers that need
to be burrowed down into the program to do what should be a simple
reset.</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">So, while
rescheduling the appointment a day later, I decided to explore a bit
of Reno. It’s odd, the last time I came through this area all I
remember are the casinos. This time I’m in other parts of the city
and I haven’t seen hardly any casinos except for the small local
ones like Dotty’s Casino.</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">ps: $65 to reset the computer codes for oil change message, which really doesn't indicate what the warning message is for... Only a Mercedes computer connection/program can reset the code.</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">Attempting to find a
parking spot along the Truckee River park for biking, I ended up
seeing their massive homeless encampment along the railroad tracks
and the east end of the river. Actually pretty close to the police
station. They are opening a 900 capacity homeless shelter while I’m
here.</p><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br /></p>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wxR2C6jhZg4/YKmKhS8UFFI/AAAAAAAFFLc/eEx4rGUuqDgvf0mqQq848n3cd5xGz6IpwCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20210518_100812.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wxR2C6jhZg4/YKmKhS8UFFI/AAAAAAAFFLc/eEx4rGUuqDgvf0mqQq848n3cd5xGz6IpwCPcBGAsYHg/w480-h640/20210518_100812.jpg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Downtown Reno, along the Truckee River</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CJFRDyQa4r4/YKmKhW_leNI/AAAAAAAFFLc/ZjhvV1eqRm0UEpfxaor8Y0NMhianiERTACPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20210518_103016.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CJFRDyQa4r4/YKmKhW_leNI/AAAAAAAFFLc/ZjhvV1eqRm0UEpfxaor8Y0NMhianiERTACPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/20210518_103016.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-EJPwE3oOnD4/YKmKhcmCwEI/AAAAAAAFFLc/FS124UBqev4J_ogwHPSx9jLoQrGe2PhuACPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20210518_103052.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-EJPwE3oOnD4/YKmKhcmCwEI/AAAAAAAFFLc/FS124UBqev4J_ogwHPSx9jLoQrGe2PhuACPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/20210518_103052.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">homeless guy in front of big sign "BELIEVE"</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-srR4_ukrEK4/YKmKhZbn0EI/AAAAAAAFFLc/vwBC24CF_P0I5OsCuOtdBtGK3Olb3u9XwCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20210518_103056.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2073" data-original-width="4032" height="330" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-srR4_ukrEK4/YKmKhZbn0EI/AAAAAAAFFLc/vwBC24CF_P0I5OsCuOtdBtGK3Olb3u9XwCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h330/20210518_103056.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">compassion, concern, caring, wondering<br />how close is the average person to becoming homeless<br />if they loose a job</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-WV5LN7mj8Qg/YKmKhWYLuAI/AAAAAAAFFLc/Ox6dQOL-wYcpcEm6YUJgoMqDbLToggxTQCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20210518_103432.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-WV5LN7mj8Qg/YKmKhWYLuAI/AAAAAAAFFLc/Ox6dQOL-wYcpcEm6YUJgoMqDbLToggxTQCPcBGAsYHg/w480-h640/20210518_103432.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-o7WBFckfY-g/YKmKhZG7wHI/AAAAAAAFFLc/xJQzqq2WuzcMRMvL5aGbfM66iYTI00sPgCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20210518_104607.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-o7WBFckfY-g/YKmKhZG7wHI/AAAAAAAFFLc/xJQzqq2WuzcMRMvL5aGbfM66iYTI00sPgCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/20210518_104607.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vD-c1XAdZ3o/YKmKhaWXPyI/AAAAAAAFFLc/Icc8WC2bga8Hbm_KXXtn6C74ruhIa6LNwCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20210518_111826.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vD-c1XAdZ3o/YKmKhaWXPyI/AAAAAAAFFLc/Icc8WC2bga8Hbm_KXXtn6C74ruhIa6LNwCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/20210518_111826.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">my one carb meal every two weeks</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ILVOBbGsAVw/YKmKhd0vDtI/AAAAAAAFFLc/Hcuc5tL2JIgm2TCTajdBI0qmMWoPwQbMwCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20210518_113434.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ILVOBbGsAVw/YKmKhd0vDtI/AAAAAAAFFLc/Hcuc5tL2JIgm2TCTajdBI0qmMWoPwQbMwCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/20210518_113434.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vh_YXaWOh_c/YKmKhXqyeNI/AAAAAAAFFLc/jlSzCbrercomHmxNxMvh4MDn9vyzyJfXQCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20210518_113722.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vh_YXaWOh_c/YKmKhXqyeNI/AAAAAAAFFLc/jlSzCbrercomHmxNxMvh4MDn9vyzyJfXQCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/20210518_113722.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">the original sign into Reno</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">I ended up at the
National Automobile Museum (the Harrah’s collection) for parking.
I’ll get to the museum shortly. It’s right next to a section of
the river trail and they said it would be fine if I parked there.</p>
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gave me a great brochure on the River Walk District and I was off on
my biking adventure. And what an adventure it would turn out to be.
The river is beautiful this time of year, but the trail was not all
that I had hoped for. In Town, I had to stop constantly to cross
roads with minimal traffic, but still it was a lot of stop and go.
Next to a large outdoor sculpture sign “Believe” a homeless guy
was surrounded by all his worldly treasures and lots of them I might
add. With a Police lady standing over him. Shortly a patrol car
drove up onto the plaza. By then, I had navigated around them and
continued on my way. The bike and walking paths merge and diverge
constantly. Mostly narrow in nature as well. I didn’t feel
comfortable riding my bike as the path narrowed along the river
embankment at times. One wrong turn and I’d be going for a swim.
The bike path even dumped me onto the road in a couple of sections
along the river. Needless to say it was not one of my favorite bike
rides. Still glad I went on it as I was able to see more of the town
of Reno as well as stop in-town for a quick lunch. The brochure
provided lots of options for that including a coffee shop along the
bike path</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">Now, back to the
National Automobile Museum. I paid the senior rate, $10.00 thinking
I’d enjoy a bit of the museum. Well, a couple of hours later, I
was still wandering around looking at some of the best collection of
vehicles ever created. From an 1899 Winton, one cylinder on up
through a 1903 Cameron originally $650, a 1910 Rolls Royce, including
a couple of vehicles owned by the likes of Elvis, Frank Sinatra, and
Sam Davis Jr. The exhibits are in 4 large exhibit buildings.</p><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br /></p>
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</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">But the exhibit that
blew me away was the original 1907 Thomas Flyer. The vehicle that
won the race to be the first to travel by car around the world in the
<b><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ffS8YDFgkTg" target="_blank">1908 New York to Paris Automobile Race.</a> </b>Click on the link to
watch the video. What a story and to be able to stand in front of
the vehicle that won the race… well, it just blew me away. Now
that’s an Adventure. Notice the passengers sit exposed to all the
weather. Which the race started in a blizzard no less.</p><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br /></p>
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overnight. What an odd experience. After checking with a couple of
locals, I understand that many Rv’s can be found parking overnight
on a number of side streets. Was told the police don’t bother
those parking on streets overnight. I noticed a couple of Rv’s
were parked along the side street that Christensen's Auto is on. And
decided to park overnight. After settling in around 5pm, after most
of the businesses close in this area, I felt pretty comfortable. A
few locals walked past the camper in the evening, walking their dogs
or with kids learning to ride a scooter. The next morning, driving
out to get a little breakfast, I noticed about 6 others had parked on
the same street overnight. A different experience for sure. Note:
all the Walmarts and the many casinos in the area do not permit
campers to park overnight.</p><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br /></p>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zRMS1JCFg0w/YKmOfr9vnEI/AAAAAAAFFL8/VZQTed6LgW4WFyojptG572iYd8oRoX97ACPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20210518_184355.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1891" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zRMS1JCFg0w/YKmOfr9vnEI/AAAAAAAFFL8/VZQTed6LgW4WFyojptG572iYd8oRoX97ACPcBGAsYHg/w640-h300/20210518_184355.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">first time parking on a side street in-town</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><h3 style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;">Lake Almanor.</h3><div><br /></div>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/--Shlj_cT5mE/YKmOz19mJYI/AAAAAAAFFME/XAU0VeMYfqoH_Ck2YZ0cTAMuzTg-cPYGQCPcBGAsYHg/s4320/IMG_4426.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3240" data-original-width="4320" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/--Shlj_cT5mE/YKmOz19mJYI/AAAAAAAFFME/XAU0VeMYfqoH_Ck2YZ0cTAMuzTg-cPYGQCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/IMG_4426.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Lots of Forest campgrounds along the lake<br />most require advance reservations online<br />Lake is quite low</td></tr></tbody></table><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">Well after getting
the computer reset on the Mercedes, I headed out on 395 into the
Sierra Mts. Taking a different route on hwy 70 and 89, with a couple
days stop at the Lake Almanor area. The weather is expected to get
down to freezing one night, so I opted for a campground with full
hookups. Call me spoiled. Was not happy to have to pay $40 a night.
But it was my own fault for not calling ahead to verify $$. Most
campgrounds have gone up at average of $10-20 from last year. That’s
the price we pay staying at an established campground. Even checked
on a casino down the road. Used to be a person could park overnight
at most all casinos. The one I checked on had added an Rv park, $40
a night and don’t permit dry camping in the parking lots.</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">Well here I am in
the high country of Northern California. Wonderful forests of White
pine, Douglas Fir and Cedar surround this region of the Sierra’s.
Well worth putting up with a couple cold nights. Nice morning walk
along a forest road behind the campground. Those pine trees sure all
tall.</p><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br /></p>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-E0Z7du1E0RI/YKmPmriSYhI/AAAAAAAFFMM/0DLxAzsC6_kxcEmXXgMxFXNxnENQ8zdtwCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20210519_125809.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-E0Z7du1E0RI/YKmPmriSYhI/AAAAAAAFFMM/0DLxAzsC6_kxcEmXXgMxFXNxnENQ8zdtwCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/20210519_125809.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">along hwy 70/89</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ubNEGHWWHG4/YKmPml6oxEI/AAAAAAAFFMM/GSgDnMt-EIQFRPuRrtUq_ab58JfcdOonwCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20210519_125802.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ubNEGHWWHG4/YKmPml6oxEI/AAAAAAAFFMM/GSgDnMt-EIQFRPuRrtUq_ab58JfcdOonwCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/20210519_125802.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Hot Springs, notice how low the river is, springtime</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-cSCB9ooiZCI/YKmPmqAMiTI/AAAAAAAFFMM/7oTSzSaU22QX-iS1SxkfY1OJoepyYPmVwCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20210519_125739.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-cSCB9ooiZCI/YKmPmqAMiTI/AAAAAAAFFMM/7oTSzSaU22QX-iS1SxkfY1OJoepyYPmVwCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/20210519_125739.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-VzAjKG_ysiU/YKmPmsRvlgI/AAAAAAAFFMM/VYUx40_OeiwmNaly2PvqymCTOCXCkRADgCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20210519_181156.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-VzAjKG_ysiU/YKmPmsRvlgI/AAAAAAAFFMM/VYUx40_OeiwmNaly2PvqymCTOCXCkRADgCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/20210519_181156.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">little old cabins in the woods</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-d1pdSYyQVGY/YKmPmi26baI/AAAAAAAFFMM/_u8ynB4WluUgq5EBiQuHWC5NCKnURAd2wCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20210519_181725.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-d1pdSYyQVGY/YKmPmi26baI/AAAAAAAFFMM/_u8ynB4WluUgq5EBiQuHWC5NCKnURAd2wCPcBGAsYHg/w480-h640/20210519_181725.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-MOHu7KO-ihY/YKmPmrznkdI/AAAAAAAFFMM/0AgMUDsjaoYqBkhBEQYcRlmhLIPpjU1DgCPcBGAsYHg/s4320/IMG_4423.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3240" data-original-width="4320" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-MOHu7KO-ihY/YKmPmrznkdI/AAAAAAAFFMM/0AgMUDsjaoYqBkhBEQYcRlmhLIPpjU1DgCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/IMG_4423.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-gRDC9-p1aaE/YKmPmuDdcdI/AAAAAAAFFMM/nUsDJ_1Ih5cJioMNJItlCpraJda0BgnkgCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20210520_083540.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-gRDC9-p1aaE/YKmPmuDdcdI/AAAAAAAFFMM/nUsDJ_1Ih5cJioMNJItlCpraJda0BgnkgCPcBGAsYHg/w480-h640/20210520_083540.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-aQOv0wTvrbo/YKmPmlTi_iI/AAAAAAAFFMM/E15PaT_ULcUU2yc8YhedF1cpfqRo7-GfQCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20210520_083530.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-aQOv0wTvrbo/YKmPmlTi_iI/AAAAAAAFFMM/E15PaT_ULcUU2yc8YhedF1cpfqRo7-GfQCPcBGAsYHg/w480-h640/20210520_083530.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fdaeTx0aUdc/YKmPmucpm0I/AAAAAAAFFMM/MUEsKFFh4uk4k0DY4lL6xUlzfITYrutlgCPcBGAsYHg/s3648/20210520_084048.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3648" data-original-width="2736" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fdaeTx0aUdc/YKmPmucpm0I/AAAAAAAFFMM/MUEsKFFh4uk4k0DY4lL6xUlzfITYrutlgCPcBGAsYHg/w480-h640/20210520_084048.jpg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">yup, I'm way down here. these trees<br />are really tall</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">More Photos:</p><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br /></p><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><a href="https://photos.app.goo.gl/4oMxtGdbYNH1mkJ1A" target="_blank">National Auto Museum, Reno and Truckee River walk/bike trail</a></p><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><a href="https://photos.app.goo.gl/FfD1TPPqZ4zA3dfs9" target="_blank">Nevada - Northern California </a></p><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br /></p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0.49in;"><br />
</p>doug palosaarihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06788577431487694015noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7226837123536034405.post-88024406826450389992021-05-14T17:01:00.000-05:002021-05-14T17:01:42.515-05:002021-6 June Lake Loop, Bodie Ghost Town, California<p> </p><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">2021-6</p>
<h2 style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;">PART II, TRAVELING HWY 395</h2>
<h3 style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;">Bishop California<br />June Lake Loop, hwy
158<br />Bodie Mining Ghost
Town</h3>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />
</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">Campground: Silver
Lake National Forest Campground: $12.50 Gov senior discount rate.
No hookups but fresh water available. Sites and roads are paved.
Bear storage boxes at each site.</p><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br /></p>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GnCmmsmyQJg/YJ7ryHoCsjI/AAAAAAAFEkc/l4FnsdYy3RgF-klKj6pwW38P6N20xyA0gCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20210512_124022.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GnCmmsmyQJg/YJ7ryHoCsjI/AAAAAAAFEkc/l4FnsdYy3RgF-klKj6pwW38P6N20xyA0gCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/20210512_124022.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">Silver Lake National Forest Campground<br />with waterfall views</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vE8Ra0em_ro/YJ7ryCbGFLI/AAAAAAAFEkc/80GsSVBqhH4zsBj9fL1tL-nkYy6glHafwCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20210512_115652.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vE8Ra0em_ro/YJ7ryCbGFLI/AAAAAAAFEkc/80GsSVBqhH4zsBj9fL1tL-nkYy6glHafwCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/20210512_115652.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />
</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">Campground: Topaz
Lodge, Rv park and Casino, Nevada. $30 full hookups, 3 levels
overlooking lake.</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">Coupons for
discounts at restaurant, casino.
</p><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-G6YyQH7sG4A/YJ7sL73JnTI/AAAAAAAFEkk/ITbt5i62hPYDkuqWeWWJO8iFVhgi0idQgCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20210514_115253.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-G6YyQH7sG4A/YJ7sL73JnTI/AAAAAAAFEkk/ITbt5i62hPYDkuqWeWWJO8iFVhgi0idQgCPcBGAsYHg/s320/20210514_115253.jpg" /></a></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-lL5qIw3kYP8/YJ7sLy3YoeI/AAAAAAAFEkk/l6Bg_YJlROwFUal6LQ_jAz3ZbJZ6WTREACPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20210514_111030.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-lL5qIw3kYP8/YJ7sLy3YoeI/AAAAAAAFEkk/l6Bg_YJlROwFUal6LQ_jAz3ZbJZ6WTREACPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/20210514_111030.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Topaz Lodge, restaurant, my view</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mNweYbLFuhY/YJ7sL14o84I/AAAAAAAFEkk/-1J4sBOEZUgy5BWAaUw8zMg_JVT9cDKTACPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20210514_110501.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mNweYbLFuhY/YJ7sL14o84I/AAAAAAAFEkk/-1J4sBOEZUgy5BWAaUw8zMg_JVT9cDKTACPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/20210514_110501.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">Now I kind of left
you hanging in Bishop California in the last report, and I feel kind
of bad, because I didn’t stay long enough to explore this fine
town. It’s one I would definitely make a destination stop next
time especially since I have so many places I’m trying to get to
this time around.</p><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br /></p>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rcEnm30s6Ps/YJ7sripe4fI/AAAAAAAFEks/mE8Kagw1BFQjslxNMrq8Tdor1dxIoOxYwCPcBGAsYHg/s4320/IMG_4265.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3240" data-original-width="4320" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rcEnm30s6Ps/YJ7sripe4fI/AAAAAAAFEks/mE8Kagw1BFQjslxNMrq8Tdor1dxIoOxYwCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/IMG_4265.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Silver Lake, along June Lake Loop</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">That being said, on
the travel maps I’ve been checking out, I just had to explore the
June Lake Loop, hwy 158. It travels close to some pretty impressive
mountain ranges and a series of Alpine Lakes, one of which I’m
staying at, Silver Lake NF. It’s actually on the smallest lake,
but by gosh, Carson peak overlooks the lake and I have views of
waterfalls right out my front door. Little snow remains on the
mountain peaks as they had another devastatingly dry winter.</p><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br /></p>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-sSL9Zjtd8vw/YJ7tybvmvfI/AAAAAAAFEk0/uK44XuhvCSkZ-veAbW74PBPrpOheeuY9gCPcBGAsYHg/s3935/original_13f5b046-a80e-4747-a8ae-db55db0dbd4d_20210512_115605.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2951" data-original-width="3935" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-sSL9Zjtd8vw/YJ7tybvmvfI/AAAAAAAFEk0/uK44XuhvCSkZ-veAbW74PBPrpOheeuY9gCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/original_13f5b046-a80e-4747-a8ae-db55db0dbd4d_20210512_115605.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">June Lake</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Dc8CNBOf6O8/YJ7tyU47xJI/AAAAAAAFEk0/JH6LJHzRVh4rxZ8ODnZ_OCsyFoQvXw4TwCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20210512_115358.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Dc8CNBOf6O8/YJ7tyU47xJI/AAAAAAAFEk0/JH6LJHzRVh4rxZ8ODnZ_OCsyFoQvXw4TwCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/20210512_115358.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">June Lake, has a white sandy beach too</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ft14O9uJaY8/YJ7tycGuCXI/AAAAAAAFEk0/kLkaXIp21aklOilH4XaGgEp2L4eCih9KgCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20210512_112039.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ft14O9uJaY8/YJ7tycGuCXI/AAAAAAAFEk0/kLkaXIp21aklOilH4XaGgEp2L4eCih9KgCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/20210512_112039.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5i_-Z0pdYB4/YJ7tyeHIXGI/AAAAAAAFEk0/lv__Sm5F2JgbbBPHjcSal68kO8cPzs4AgCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20210512_111948.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5i_-Z0pdYB4/YJ7tyeHIXGI/AAAAAAAFEk0/lv__Sm5F2JgbbBPHjcSal68kO8cPzs4AgCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/20210512_111948.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">RV Note: after
leaving Silver Lake, continuing on along the June Lake loop I
discovered that Grant Lake has a large hard packed sand/gravel beach
for boondocking. Only a few Rv’s using the site. Some looked like
they might have stayed in the upper parking area.</p><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br /></p>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-JhqouG49lzw/YJ7uWFsJIEI/AAAAAAAFEk8/e8vb6FCOYsYahZy9FflrnjsXC81QoY02QCPcBGAsYHg/s4320/IMG_4275.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3240" data-original-width="4320" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-JhqouG49lzw/YJ7uWFsJIEI/AAAAAAAFEk8/e8vb6FCOYsYahZy9FflrnjsXC81QoY02QCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/IMG_4275.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Grant Lake, would def. camp along the shore here.<br />didn't find it on any of the camping apps</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-N6-1soo-5Mc/YJ7uWCPiRpI/AAAAAAAFEk8/rq_uyY0HPnwXrllMQfYXBZxLbNr2ginDACPcBGAsYHg/s4320/IMG_4278.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3240" data-original-width="4320" height="300" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-N6-1soo-5Mc/YJ7uWCPiRpI/AAAAAAAFEk8/rq_uyY0HPnwXrllMQfYXBZxLbNr2ginDACPcBGAsYHg/w400-h300/IMG_4278.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />
</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">Not having
reservations, I was able to secure a campsite for one night, and
could easily stay longer by switching to the next available site.
Zippy sure makes it easier to do that as the setup is, well just
closing the slide, driving to the next camp spot, backing in, and
opening the side again. Since I’m fully self contained, I don’t
need to do any hookups of electric, water, sewer etc.
</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />
</p>
<h3 style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;">Bodie Ghost Town</h3><div><br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-n0iBZ9dA3SY/YJ7u5gGr0NI/AAAAAAAFElE/q6OPfdvCOAUeWccm2ZJcRU9G-nTyM1LbgCPcBGAsYHg/s4320/IMG_4307.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3240" data-original-width="4320" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-n0iBZ9dA3SY/YJ7u5gGr0NI/AAAAAAAFElE/q6OPfdvCOAUeWccm2ZJcRU9G-nTyM1LbgCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/IMG_4307.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">Thanks to my good
friends Sandy and Sandy, who told me about Bodie Ghost Town a couple
of years ago while I conducted the Travel Club at Desert Trails.
Well Sandy, I finally made another one on my Bucket List. After my
detour to June Lake Loop, which I surely wish I could have spent more
time at, I headed out to Bodie.</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">The excitement kept
building as I headed north on hwy 395, turning off on the 10 mile
drive, once again ascending the road up to an elevation of close to
10,000 feet. A relatively gentle increase in elevation, the last
three miles being a dirt road. They had been working on it the past
week and it was exceptionally well graded. Views overlooking the
valley below and snow capped Sierra Nevada Mountain range. Lordy,
have I been blessed with some of the most spectacular scenery lately.</p><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br /></p>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8pnmNPBEK4o/YJ7wJxbeaqI/AAAAAAAFElM/29dQpKhj3Z012Sa604T5HU1U3eJcrtrrACPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20210513_114756.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8pnmNPBEK4o/YJ7wJxbeaqI/AAAAAAAFElM/29dQpKhj3Z012Sa604T5HU1U3eJcrtrrACPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/20210513_114756.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The drive to Bodie Ghost Town was as exciting <br />as visiting the ghost town</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UmcdGSnDNX0/YJ7wJ-kZ8KI/AAAAAAAFElM/-7yeEzKuVww8spOPmDCYMkzsWb7-bnOmQCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20210513_114538.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UmcdGSnDNX0/YJ7wJ-kZ8KI/AAAAAAAFElM/-7yeEzKuVww8spOPmDCYMkzsWb7-bnOmQCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/20210513_114538.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-z1hzvT0LHlM/YJ7wJ45n8wI/AAAAAAAFElM/cW1qeMRT7fEvWSs_vsG2zNtAazP_zjSZQCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20210513_114303.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-z1hzvT0LHlM/YJ7wJ45n8wI/AAAAAAAFElM/cW1qeMRT7fEvWSs_vsG2zNtAazP_zjSZQCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/20210513_114303.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">Bodie is a State
historic Park. It originally was 7 to 8,000 people strong.
1877-1881 were it’s biggest years. Only 5% of the building remain,
but still an impressive amount when viewed upon entering the park.
Bodey discovered Gold here in 1859. And died in a blizzard a few
months later. 10 years after the 1849 California gold rush. 30
mines and 10 stamp mills. Oh and 60 saloons, along with “cribs”
and opium dens. The town quickly declined along with the riches from
the mines completely ending in 1942. Now most of the buildings are
closed to the public. One can only see the insides through the
windows. Sure would be nice if the rangers and staff could clean the
windows for all of up peepers. A booklet is available $3. Worth
getting as is about the only way you’ll get any information on the
buildings, people and living conditions during the mining era.</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">It definitely takes
a couple hours to tour all the streets lined with the buildings
remaining. Fresh air, plenty of space to enjoy walking around.
Views to ooh and awhhh over.</p><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br /></p>
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<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">Before leaving this
bucket list experience, I must mention again my journey along hwy
395, following the eastern side of the Sierra Nevada Mountains on one
side and the White mountains on the other. It has truly been one of
my best travel routes over the years and I look forward to enjoying
it again on down the road. Many of the dispersed camp sites have
been packed. And local officials have been trying to figure out how
to handle that. You see with most of the commercial, State and local
campgrounds closed in California due to Covid last year, many folks
discovered the eastern side of the Sierras with it’s dispersed
camping and have pretty much inundated the area. Once found, I have
a feeling it will no longer be the sleepy side of the mountain range.
</p>
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</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">As an example, I
stayed just outside of Bridgeport Ca on BLM land. The dirt roads
were not in the greatest condition, but by early evening more and
more campers were trying to find a spot for the night. Many having
to back up back down the road, as there was no place to turn around
once a site was occupied. I even had a car go down and up the side
of a hill, only used by ATV’s. It was quite the site to see the
car make a couple attempts to climb a 45 degree hill on up and over,
right next to my camping spot. Like watching an action video game in
3D.
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</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">Rv note: Bridgeport
is one of the most expensive places to stop for food and fuel. I
paid $20.27 + tip for a sandwich, sweet potato fried and soda.
Diesel fuel is currently $5.45 a gallon here. My next stop for fuel
cost me $3.68 per gallon.
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<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">More Photos:</p>
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<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><a href="https://photos.app.goo.gl/MbgzYJrw1QhVapJ98" target="_blank">June Lake and Bodie
Ghost Town, California</a></p>
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</p>doug palosaarihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06788577431487694015noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7226837123536034405.post-120345312252298642021-05-14T15:24:00.001-05:002021-05-14T15:24:15.409-05:002021-5 Lone Pine, Alabama Hills California<p> </p><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">2021-5</p>
<h1 style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;">PART I, TRAVELING HWY 395</h1>
<h3 style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;">California here I
come.<br />Lone Pine<br />Alabama Hills</h3><div><br /></div>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-XrxlQSmX_o4/YJ7NObGDwaI/AAAAAAAFEiw/x1UImPS3DmgydUYv8FVJFqmPqNGb_XgGACPcBGAsYHg/s4032/original_1f970072-8c38-48b5-bc74-96b14334008f_20210504_142643.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-XrxlQSmX_o4/YJ7NObGDwaI/AAAAAAAFEiw/x1UImPS3DmgydUYv8FVJFqmPqNGb_XgGACPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/original_1f970072-8c38-48b5-bc74-96b14334008f_20210504_142643.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Needles California, Colorado River</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />
</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">Campground:
Fender’s River Road Resort, Needles California. $19.00 PPA half
off rate. Full hookups. Site overlooks the Colorado River.
Wonderful views. Boaters speed up river, then often float back on
the fast moving river.
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<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hIqgQyCwTYs/YJ7KqnGpPZI/AAAAAAAFEiY/ias8oxAjVo4_7GyJBnWJKdfatXGeTMrwACPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20210504_142736.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hIqgQyCwTYs/YJ7KqnGpPZI/AAAAAAAFEiY/ias8oxAjVo4_7GyJBnWJKdfatXGeTMrwACPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/20210504_142736.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"> Fender’s River Road Resort, <br />nice river front patio</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2ydGB75yI20/YJ7KqsnUh5I/AAAAAAAFEiY/LSTgvJ9Guuw-miRKP2KUdrcAiWn4ULpogCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20210504_142748.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2ydGB75yI20/YJ7KqsnUh5I/AAAAAAAFEiY/LSTgvJ9Guuw-miRKP2KUdrcAiWn4ULpogCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/20210504_142748.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Colorado River view from my campsite, cool</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">Campground: Arabian
Rv Oasis, Boron California. $18.00 PPA half off rate. Full hookups.
Older park, most sites are pull-thru for two campers.</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">No pictures</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">Campground: Diaz
Lake Campground, county park, Lone Pine CA. $14.00 water, dump
station available. Picnic tables, lake, mountain views. Some shade
and open spaces. Little used county park.</p><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br /></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-gDYxdmFBy_I/YJ7LiPLYMsI/AAAAAAAFEig/Sv9e7QDpPRU6lGatZpTZmWJEfkUlhH5xQCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20210507_114357.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-gDYxdmFBy_I/YJ7LiPLYMsI/AAAAAAAFEig/Sv9e7QDpPRU6lGatZpTZmWJEfkUlhH5xQCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/20210507_114357.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Just outside of Lone Pine Calif. what a pleasant stop</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LJUP_ltZobA/YJ7LiLlPDDI/AAAAAAAFEig/ykAyOw-aW-M5l2BCqkX6uh_gz6eN4mojwCPcBGAsYHg/s3944/20210507_113314%257E2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2958" data-original-width="3944" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LJUP_ltZobA/YJ7LiLlPDDI/AAAAAAAFEig/ykAyOw-aW-M5l2BCqkX6uh_gz6eN4mojwCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/20210507_113314%257E2.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">county part, Diaz Lake</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">Caution: weekends
can be filled, park permits fishermen, day-trippers and ATV traffic
in the campground. Still lots of campsites available. otherwise I'd rate this a top 9 or 10</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />
</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">Campground: Alabama
Hills BLM. Free. Lots of dispersed camping, a couple designated
campgrounds as well. Awesome location where many western movies
were filmed. Except for sites directly off of the main dirt road,
going any further in, next to the rock formations was hazardous for
my camper. With low clearance, I managed to scrape the underside
from going over a couple of rocks along the way. Caution to other
campers with rigs having low clearance.</p><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br /></p>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-efZayT9WnEI/YJ7MdHmz3XI/AAAAAAAFEio/AMUSCFBdM4AD7yBOtoBuo9zZxoFGWeEdwCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20210510_110809.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-efZayT9WnEI/YJ7MdHmz3XI/AAAAAAAFEio/AMUSCFBdM4AD7yBOtoBuo9zZxoFGWeEdwCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/20210510_110809.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Note to self: park/camp only on spots<br />directly off main road, lots of rocks, ruts beyond</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><h3 style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;">Deciding on a camping spot:</h3><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">Of course there are
numerous places to boondock or disperse camp for free. But my basic
concept is to find a reasonably priced campground with electric if
the temperature is going to be in the high 90’s or 100 degrees. So
Until I hit higher elevations, I’ll have to try and find sites with
electric. Call me spoiled. <grin></p>
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<h3 style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;">Old National Trail
hwy/ Route 66
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</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">After enjoying a few
days in Needles California, I attempted to take a portion of Route 66
off of I-40 heading further into California. Come to find out,
multiple sections of the old route 66, also called Old National Trail
hwy for this section of 66. I did finally get onto a portion of
route 66 near Amboy. The town of 5 residence and the historic Roy's
Motel and Cafe was my destination. Planning on having a great
breakfast. Not. They only have a small gift shop, sodas and snack.
But I did meet the resident retired Forest Ranger, Fireman, Policeman
and volunteer postman. He told me a guy bought the entire town on
E-Bay about 10 years ago for around $450K. With most of the old
route 66 being blocked at multiple sections, their business is
virtually dead.
</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">The old Motels main
office is still in pristine condition and looks like a piece of
history frozen in time. Unfortunately, the cabins though nicely
painted white on the exterior all have missing windows and doors.
The interiors are still in pretty good condition not having succumbed
vandalism and graffiti.</p><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br /></p>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-WsHecGehUDw/YJ7Ofz16pJI/AAAAAAAFEjE/8B5waElmBlUlv-5pO6qWMiaHoNrRNB73wCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20210506_083926.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-WsHecGehUDw/YJ7Ofz16pJI/AAAAAAAFEjE/8B5waElmBlUlv-5pO6qWMiaHoNrRNB73wCPcBGAsYHg/w480-h640/20210506_083926.jpg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">quite a character, doesn't believe the Covid stuff,<br />too overblown, doesn't believe in taxing the wealthy, etc.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-pduBsXyd0Is/YJ7Of5kr8pI/AAAAAAAFEjE/onECXLBueEo8JS35a_SvCPeuKkhRbljDgCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20210506_083128.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2275" data-original-width="4032" height="362" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-pduBsXyd0Is/YJ7Of5kr8pI/AAAAAAAFEjE/onECXLBueEo8JS35a_SvCPeuKkhRbljDgCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h362/20210506_083128.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Frozen in time, waiting for Calif roads to <br />repair route 66 so traffic can flow on by again</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-y4GB0OOwPqg/YJ7Of7DCx4I/AAAAAAAFEjE/L7XkK9W0XWkcV9F5Mr0T-ESDSffEgciDACPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20210506_084012.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-y4GB0OOwPqg/YJ7Of7DCx4I/AAAAAAAFEjE/L7XkK9W0XWkcV9F5Mr0T-ESDSffEgciDACPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/20210506_084012.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">hotel, restaurant closed,<br />snacks, sodas, t-shirts available</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-l9AB5TOOgiY/YJ7Of2rzfQI/AAAAAAAFEjE/IousKS6Wb4EPtnUiEMsSw82BkH3IwDK5ACPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20210506_090734.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-l9AB5TOOgiY/YJ7Of2rzfQI/AAAAAAAFEjE/IousKS6Wb4EPtnUiEMsSw82BkH3IwDK5ACPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/20210506_090734.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Motel lobby, a shrine to the original owners</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DHGbj0oVpo8/YJ7OfwE0tCI/AAAAAAAFEjE/jXF8OkPoY-ELw_32OQXBkzMkGidlwdwfACPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20210506_090817.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DHGbj0oVpo8/YJ7OfwE0tCI/AAAAAAAFEjE/jXF8OkPoY-ELw_32OQXBkzMkGidlwdwfACPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/20210506_090817.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">restoration frozen until route 66 reopens</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />
</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">The area is noted
for its salt mines and further on down the road are lava fields.
Imagine that.
</p><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br /></p>
<h3 style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;">Into Lone Pine
California</h3><div><br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-SE3dFesPgUg/YJ7QDMzQWQI/AAAAAAAFEjM/vhdTEOxU6HgYLYlY0YadrJ6dVgnB6ogygCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20210507_085253.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-SE3dFesPgUg/YJ7QDMzQWQI/AAAAAAAFEjM/vhdTEOxU6HgYLYlY0YadrJ6dVgnB6ogygCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/20210507_085253.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />
</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">Hwy 395, following
this well maintained two lane and occasionally 4 lane road between
Death Valley and the eastern side of the Sierra Nevada mountains, I’m
heading to Lone Pine. A location that has been on my radar and
bucket list for years. Well here I am.
</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">The drive was
comfortable, though I did pull off to the side a couple of times as
vehicles and trucks were in much more of a hurry than I was. Lots of
pull-off areas to accommodate. The bare mountains in soft shades of
tans, creams and the second range containing the higher Sierra Nevada
Range peaking from behind the first row of mountains. Lava fields
and earthquake ridges can bee seen along with rugged valley views.</p><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br /></p>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-bd1sByv_1SY/YJ7RA5eF7FI/AAAAAAAFEjU/ZRKEBKffgQcF5yYTQczeBavgRDW7RTl2gCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20210509_153810%257E2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1762" data-original-width="4032" height="280" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-bd1sByv_1SY/YJ7RA5eF7FI/AAAAAAAFEjU/ZRKEBKffgQcF5yYTQczeBavgRDW7RTl2gCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h280/20210509_153810%257E2.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Diaz Lake, the mountain range can change <br />colors a hundred times throughout the day<br />mesmerizing</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">As I got close to
Lone Pine, I noticed Diaz Lake Campground. After a quick stop at a
Forest Visitor center, I decided to circle back a few miles to Diaz
and stay here over the weekend. My goal is to camp and explore the
Alabama Hills area, but weekends can be crowded. Diaz is a first
come first served campground, but they do accept Reserve America
reservations. I wouldn’t bother with reservations as the park is
very lightly used. What a joy to have water views up here in the
high desert.</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">My only issue was
with day-trippers who came in to picnic/drink and play loud music and
the ATV’s kicking up tons of dust. Still worth the stay, might
want to avoid weekends which could bring on issues with non-campers</p><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br /></p>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Rr_NtZEKnzA/YJ7RuzpK5lI/AAAAAAAFEjc/wkQORxUomx40Xyti6Ai41M6Hg0JeH8cJgCPcBGAsYHg/s4320/IMG_4122.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3240" data-original-width="4320" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Rr_NtZEKnzA/YJ7RuzpK5lI/AAAAAAAFEjc/wkQORxUomx40Xyti6Ai41M6Hg0JeH8cJgCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/IMG_4122.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Dispersed camping in Alabama Hills<br />Note: there are 3 established campgrounds<br />worth checking out, especially for large rigs<br />for folks with low clearance rigs like mine</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-N39Lp4FnHDU/YJ7Ru_zD9DI/AAAAAAAFEjc/GP2FaBrwpYwhtyGP7Fj_Ujd9vAXV43XAQCPcBGAsYHg/s4320/IMG_4123.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3240" data-original-width="4320" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-N39Lp4FnHDU/YJ7Ru_zD9DI/AAAAAAAFEjc/GP2FaBrwpYwhtyGP7Fj_Ujd9vAXV43XAQCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/IMG_4123.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-aynAiIaIq3o/YJ7Ru5MxZoI/AAAAAAAFEjc/Jh0exUa3rHQxKWiazMTx3xNubFm0dc8uwCPcBGAsYHg/s4320/IMG_4124.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3240" data-original-width="4320" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-aynAiIaIq3o/YJ7Ru5MxZoI/AAAAAAAFEjc/Jh0exUa3rHQxKWiazMTx3xNubFm0dc8uwCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/IMG_4124.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">I had heard about
this area mainly through boondockers groups, mentioning the Alabama
Hills as a great boondocking area. Never dreamed it would have so
much more to offer. The town and Alabama Hills being host to
hundreds of movies and eventually Tv shows. The have a great movies
museum worth spending some time in. Mainly Westerns, like the Lone
Ranger, John Wayne movies as well as others like the Sheik of Arabie
and Cecil B DeMille movies like Samson and Dahlia. And of course all
the B-westerns enjoyed by young boys and girls at Saturday Matinees.
I was definitely in the category growing up in Norther Michigan.</p><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br /></p>
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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ayAlsc0ZX8Q/YJ7TEgg1QoI/AAAAAAAFEjk/0kMqDEncGYAXVekoVn2vJMjWg-FDT7sAgCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/20210510_084544.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-SRi7GJ5LxRQ/YJ7TEikdoqI/AAAAAAAFEjk/2_8zJufqgncHsj53NhrgMQLMW-2_JZtOgCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20210510_090501.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-SRi7GJ5LxRQ/YJ7TEikdoqI/AAAAAAAFEjk/2_8zJufqgncHsj53NhrgMQLMW-2_JZtOgCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/20210510_090501.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">finally got a spot for the night<br />but road in not too good<br />caused minor damage to passenger side running board</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">Lone Pine had a
massive earthquake back in 1872, a 7.4- 7.9 almost completely
destroying the town and killing many residences. In June of 2020
they felt a 5.4 earthquake. I met a man at the site of a mass burial
of earthquake victims on the edge of town. He told me he felt a mild
earthquake just a few days ago a bit further north of Lone Pine.</p><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br /></p>
<h3 style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;">Alabama Hills.</h3>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">I’d planned on
staying here for at least three days. It has some awesome rock
formations along with being backed up by the Sierra Nevada Mountains
and Mt Whitney. The tallest mt in California. Most of the dispersed
sites for camping were filled. I did enjoy a great hike to some of
the most notable rock formations including a couple of Arches.</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">see photos shown above and in More Photos.</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">I enjoyed a great
conversation, overlooking one of the Arches, with two folks who
immigrated from Iran 8 years ago and now live in the LA area. They
were both very enthusiastic about the U.S. and had only good things
to say about it. Especially the outdoor wonders we have to offer.
</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">Over 400+ movies and
many tv shows have been filmed in the Alabama Hills as I might have
mentioned earlier. Had great weather for the hikes and I did get a
pretty good spot to camp for the night. But it just wasn’t my kind
of location to spend any more time in. As I have other destinations
along hwy 395 to explore.</p><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br /></p><h3 style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;">Ancient Bristle-cone Pine Forest. </h3><div><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LHge5PDHzfo/YJ7WLDAbUxI/AAAAAAAFEjw/YGOL-lfRpQIiqltOaGSYbuJND6c75TPXgCPcBGAsYHg/s4320/IMG_4194.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3240" data-original-width="4320" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LHge5PDHzfo/YJ7WLDAbUxI/AAAAAAAFEjw/YGOL-lfRpQIiqltOaGSYbuJND6c75TPXgCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/IMG_4194.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">from the valley floor, up to 10,000 ft elevation</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DLw6XhSIv_8/YJ7WLPCO4yI/AAAAAAAFEjw/YJJ1gCIyONMribTsmRQm93icSER6aiFswCPcBGAsYHg/s4320/IMG_4195.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3240" data-original-width="4320" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DLw6XhSIv_8/YJ7WLPCO4yI/AAAAAAAFEjw/YJJ1gCIyONMribTsmRQm93icSER6aiFswCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/IMG_4195.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">overlook, along the mountain road to the top</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7UJfPqqSL68/YJ7WLM2ZkOI/AAAAAAAFEjw/sG3IBjN7z189-fvfb16czP6Lc0lEPJ7NACPcBGAsYHg/s4320/IMG_4199.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3240" data-original-width="4320" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7UJfPqqSL68/YJ7WLM2ZkOI/AAAAAAAFEjw/sG3IBjN7z189-fvfb16czP6Lc0lEPJ7NACPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/IMG_4199.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wY7uxRVhYVY/YJ7WLNHTFhI/AAAAAAAFEjw/hj-hQU072tUBrTwRV5vQQEkWs44r4RvrQCPcBGAsYHg/s4320/IMG_4207.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3240" data-original-width="4320" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wY7uxRVhYVY/YJ7WLNHTFhI/AAAAAAAFEjw/hj-hQU072tUBrTwRV5vQQEkWs44r4RvrQCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/IMG_4207.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Vv26VF3Y0w4/YJ7WLO4kBDI/AAAAAAAFEjw/hoMecRECncMCyTgl2n0o3Q34xEoMg6TgACPcBGAsYHg/s4320/IMG_4211.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3240" data-original-width="4320" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Vv26VF3Y0w4/YJ7WLO4kBDI/AAAAAAAFEjw/hoMecRECncMCyTgl2n0o3Q34xEoMg6TgACPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/IMG_4211.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">Continuing my route
north, along a broad valley hemmed in on the west side by the Sierra
Nevada mountains and on the east side by the White mountains. A
gorgeous drive by itself. My next stop would be the Ancient
Bristle-cone Pine Forest. Heading into the White Mountain range from
about 3,000 ft up to 10,000 feet elevation I encountered the
windingest, twisted, two lane road I’d ever been on. There was
even a section hemmed in by the shear rock mountains creating a
single lane. Not quite sure how you let the other vehicles going in
the opposite direction that I was a coming through, but I made it
anyway.</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />
</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">The higher I got,
the more dramatic the views were, as the road hung to the edge of the
mountain. No guard rail of course. I must admit, when not hugging
the mountain side, I drove quiet deliberately on the center line.
Fortunately there was very light traffic going both ways. I’m not
sure how many mountain ranges, valleys far far below I saw, I surely
couldn’t name but a very few.</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">At the top is a nice
visitor center, not open, but the hiking trails and brochure were
adequate to explore. Imagine, most of the elderly Bristle-cone Pines
are between 3,000 and 4,000 years old. With one having been verified
at being over 4,500 years old and still a living Pine. The first
trail I took was to a couple of log cabins and remains of a mining
operation. Can’t imagine the harsh conditions they had to endure
during the mining years. All in all, a spectacular drive and hike
amongst some of the oldest living things on this planet. Kind of
humbling to experience.</p><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br /></p>
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margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0LMs9OXr7Mc/YJ7XhmJUNFI/AAAAAAAFEj4/KegZ2JoUvMUkW5cp1OycB7dfChUpNRBhwCPcBGAsYHg/s4000/20210511_114655.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0LMs9OXr7Mc/YJ7XhmJUNFI/AAAAAAAFEj4/KegZ2JoUvMUkW5cp1OycB7dfChUpNRBhwCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/20210511_114655.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">cabin built into the side of the mountain</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wNDuRan85j0/YJ7Xhl0YYII/AAAAAAAFEj4/Uny85KzerO4moJIrNYnqKxh-MYUSKLEOgCPcBGAsYHg/s4000/20210511_114709.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wNDuRan85j0/YJ7Xhl0YYII/AAAAAAAFEj4/Uny85KzerO4moJIrNYnqKxh-MYUSKLEOgCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/20210511_114709.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3VW_G5gzrl0/YJ7Xho1l1xI/AAAAAAAFEj4/c-d1cHnmQbMuWM8Ky2MQmlxdfeEqwR4IQCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20210511_115622.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3VW_G5gzrl0/YJ7Xho1l1xI/AAAAAAAFEj4/c-d1cHnmQbMuWM8Ky2MQmlxdfeEqwR4IQCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/20210511_115622.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Fcm0ouCprYA/YJ7Xhs6YMhI/AAAAAAAFEj4/MnY8kKR-oB4pDOgzyoQ78CBVDBQWMy3mQCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20210511_115627.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Fcm0ouCprYA/YJ7Xhs6YMhI/AAAAAAAFEj4/MnY8kKR-oB4pDOgzyoQ78CBVDBQWMy3mQCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/20210511_115627.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vqX5ho3kUqg/YJ7XhqjvceI/AAAAAAAFEj4/zKrt81qC4o4UlgMOlb7ftcCOZfx7b4nPwCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20210511_130012.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vqX5ho3kUqg/YJ7XhqjvceI/AAAAAAAFEj4/zKrt81qC4o4UlgMOlb7ftcCOZfx7b4nPwCPcBGAsYHg/w480-h640/20210511_130012.jpg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">You are probably looking at a couple<br />of Bristle Cone Pines at leaast<br />3,000 to 4,000 years old</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4ETpUm4rLkI/YJ7Xhs_rPFI/AAAAAAAFEj4/CAosAnkXuxEIVa-2m8gt0RQ7G_4j46QPQCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20210511_130134.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4ETpUm4rLkI/YJ7Xhs_rPFI/AAAAAAAFEj4/CAosAnkXuxEIVa-2m8gt0RQ7G_4j46QPQCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/20210511_130134.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />
</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">Oh there is so much
more to experience along this route, hwy 395. And to think that
after 16 years on the road, I’d never experienced but a tiny little
section of the hwy coming from the Nevada side. Just driving through
the town of Bishop, population 3,745, I know I could have spent a bit
of time exploring this vibrant town surrounded by so many places to
experience the great outdoors. It has lots of shops, restaurants, a
really nice city park, next to the visitors center, which
unfortunately is not currently open. I also noticed that many of
the small towns along this route also have small Indian Reservations,
literally on the edge of each town. Bishop even has a small Casino.</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />
</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">Well, there’s just
too much to put into one blog, so I’ll end it here and you can read
part Two as soon as I’m able to write it up.
</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />
</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">Hope all you arm
chair tourist are enjoying the journey.</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />
</p>
<h3 style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;">More photos:</h3>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />
</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><a href="https://photos.app.goo.gl/yveKTZSfZKEvH4NBA" target="_blank">Needles California</a></p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />
</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><a href="https://photos.app.goo.gl/oMBNRpGdLsWDwZby5" target="_blank">Boron to Lone Pine
California</a></p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />
</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><a href="https://photos.app.goo.gl/eAhWVDeJ1CMXkcPPA" target="_blank">Lone Pine, Western
Movie Museum
</a></p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />
</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><a href="https://photos.app.goo.gl/eAhWVDeJ1CMXkcPPA" target="_blank">Alabama Hills, where
over 400 movies were filmed</a></p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />
</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><a href="https://photos.app.goo.gl/PDwmxMDnN4zgdCR79" target="_blank">Ancient Bristle-cone
Pine Forest</a></p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />
</p>
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</p>doug palosaarihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06788577431487694015noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7226837123536034405.post-42003809680512470802021-05-05T10:57:00.000-05:002021-05-05T10:57:14.539-05:002021-4 Laughlin Nevada and Doug Purchases a Tropical Cottage<p> 2021-4</p>
<h3 style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;">Laughlin Nevada/
Bullhead City AZ</h3><div><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-HHFpenoQsrM/YJBL3NsMw1I/AAAAAAAFCo4/ilpCrdPkRjYpGb1Lr7NjlwBYXgjwAvAdQCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20210501_080357%257E2.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-HHFpenoQsrM/YJBL3NsMw1I/AAAAAAAFCo4/ilpCrdPkRjYpGb1Lr7NjlwBYXgjwAvAdQCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/20210501_080357%257E2.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Davis Dam, AZ/NV overlooking new<br />fishing piers and bike path</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div>Also included:</div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: red;"><i>BIG NEWS: ANNOUNCING DOUG'S NEW COTTAGE</i></span></h2>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">Campground: Cerbat
Foothills Recreation Area. Free. Parking area up front. Lots of
mountain biking, hiking trails. A bit crowded with lots of Rv-ers.
But free is free. Pretty windy this time of year.</p><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br /></p>
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<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">Campground:
Riverside Casino Rv Park. $98 per week + taxes. Great deal, and a
favorite stop on my summer travels.
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<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6uPIekB9NxQ/YJAa_DaLfGI/AAAAAAAFCic/G_4ttwVlhHENQdJseACbwzt5oH1H4DExACPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20210426_194739.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6uPIekB9NxQ/YJAa_DaLfGI/AAAAAAAFCic/G_4ttwVlhHENQdJseACbwzt5oH1H4DExACPcBGAsYHg/s320/20210426_194739.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Warm evenings for sitting out<br />with views of Casino row</td></tr></tbody></table><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">Before leaving the
Kingman area, where I camped out in parking lots, Cracker Barrels,
next to Walmarts that also permits overnight parking/camping. I also
checked out Cerbat Foothills Rec area and stayed one night. Pretty
crowded, but I found a decent spot, though the guy near me turned out
to enjoy his music and gaming (sounds of race cars zooming) very
loud. Didn’t overly bother me, as I was able to listen to my own
music and Tv. He did turn everything off around 10pm which was nice.</p><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br /></p>
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Kingman Az to Laughlin Nevada along hwy 68. A short 40 minute drive.
I headed out early as this time of year it is often very windy. I
might add the temperature is climbing mid week to the 100 degree
range as well. The Rv A/C is handling the heat quite well.</p><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br /></p>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-q89gZm8cva4/YJAcUSFDSLI/AAAAAAAFCis/7EliDkKT1vY45c2mB-ouqDoZ_L_OBHwVACPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20210426_084950.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-q89gZm8cva4/YJAcUSFDSLI/AAAAAAAFCis/7EliDkKT1vY45c2mB-ouqDoZ_L_OBHwVACPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/20210426_084950.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Overpass on hwy 68</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3RcesrmoS2A/YJAcURYGU1I/AAAAAAAFCis/uwqoDehHZhMJoia-ywLFukeVvaWMGy6QgCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20210426_085018.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3RcesrmoS2A/YJAcURYGU1I/AAAAAAAFCis/uwqoDehHZhMJoia-ywLFukeVvaWMGy6QgCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/20210426_085018.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">hwy 68 to Laughlin NV</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">I had a really fun
ride along the Colorado River walking/biking trail and climbed up to
the top of Davis Dam. Even though I started my ride early morning,
the winds were quite brisk. To the point a couple of times I was
leaning against the wind. After getting to the top, passing a couple
of regular bikes, as I easily peddled my E-bike up the hill, I almost
felt guilty having used the power assist. But, I had to chuckle as
if I had somehow won a race to the top.</p><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br /></p>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-yYgexeoBaXo/YJAc8KTox4I/AAAAAAAFCi0/W5nxcgtCsqoWb3G9Waoem7S-X1HGZFQPwCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20210501_074511%257E2.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-yYgexeoBaXo/YJAc8KTox4I/AAAAAAAFCi0/W5nxcgtCsqoWb3G9Waoem7S-X1HGZFQPwCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/20210501_074511%257E2.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">exploring a new bike path/hiking along the Colorado River<br />Bullhead City side.</td></tr></tbody></table><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">Heading across the
dam, I discovered that the Bullhead side has been working feverishly
on a new bike path which will link a large loop trail on both sides
of the river. So, even though it was still under construction, I had
to ride part of it. Well, ok, most of it. Now I would never have
done this if it wasn’t for you, my good readers. Knowing you’d
want a report on this awesome new bike path. Entering via a spur
connector (which had no DO NOT ENTER signs) I gleefully peddled my
way on a most exciting newly paved route. Lots of turns, hills and
valleys to traverse. Soooo glad I was riding my E-bike. I’m not
sure I could have peddled my arse up and around all those hills and
valleys. Near the far end, I noticed a lot of construction vehicles,
and before they could see me, I turned around and retraced my newly
discovered route.</p><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br /></p>
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I had a second ride along the Nevada side of the Colorado River,
across the top of the dam and discovered that another section of the
new bike trail had been paved. Talk about quick work. Needless to
say, I road on this section and enjoyed some awesome views
overlooking an alcove where a new lakeside overlook stop with benches
and three cantilevered fishing docks have been created. Neither the
fisherman nor I had any qualms about exploring the new paved trail
and docks.</p><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br /></p>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Iz8XLs7Zahk/YJAeOm7O0bI/AAAAAAAFCjE/JkV-H3iO4xobVNvtX2bdb20mPtZEIZCuwCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20210429_083034.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Iz8XLs7Zahk/YJAeOm7O0bI/AAAAAAAFCjE/JkV-H3iO4xobVNvtX2bdb20mPtZEIZCuwCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/20210429_083034.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Colorado Riverfront</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0sWtwHPP6eo/YJAeOgtUj_I/AAAAAAAFCjE/lq4Kffb-mso0B2k1oPmvYOCvN6F8WoB7gCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20210429_083257.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0sWtwHPP6eo/YJAeOgtUj_I/AAAAAAAFCjE/lq4Kffb-mso0B2k1oPmvYOCvN6F8WoB7gCPcBGAsYHg/w480-h640/20210429_083257.jpg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Riverside Casino and Rv park</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_eosiLj2G0g/YJAeOiSSefI/AAAAAAAFCjE/jLmnBzHVcBcCOXp_HjVSmpMq54YjpD0swCPcBGAsYHg/s3926/20210501_071639.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3926" data-original-width="2944" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_eosiLj2G0g/YJAeOiSSefI/AAAAAAAFCjE/jLmnBzHVcBcCOXp_HjVSmpMq54YjpD0swCPcBGAsYHg/w480-h640/20210501_071639.jpg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A great bike path bridge</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UJOX-wHdo6s/YJAeOocGG8I/AAAAAAAFCjE/rQDtnnLDUKY2Tu_ebCuy0MiP_ky9KXsGwCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20210501_072520.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UJOX-wHdo6s/YJAeOocGG8I/AAAAAAAFCjE/rQDtnnLDUKY2Tu_ebCuy0MiP_ky9KXsGwCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/20210501_072520.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">camping along the Colorado River below the Davis Dam<br />and the river walk/bike path</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DYmkiQqf-6A/YJAeOigbHuI/AAAAAAAFCjE/jVTTCdWwxDIatQWfn6W2iCaBVbKh8uniACPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20210501_072530.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DYmkiQqf-6A/YJAeOigbHuI/AAAAAAAFCjE/jVTTCdWwxDIatQWfn6W2iCaBVbKh8uniACPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/20210501_072530.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">original bike path. Laughlin Side of Colorado River</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DiQ-9IKRmD4/YJAeOqOd2mI/AAAAAAAFCjE/iz1dl4QGibABiMDOAvLf-WpO64-RYz7vACPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20210501_074514%257E2.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DiQ-9IKRmD4/YJAeOqOd2mI/AAAAAAAFCjE/iz1dl4QGibABiMDOAvLf-WpO64-RYz7vACPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/20210501_074514%257E2.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">new sections of the bike path, Bullhead City side of the river</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">What an exhilarating
ride.</p>
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<h1 style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: center;">FINALLY, The Big
News Can be Revealed</h1><div><br /></div>
<h1 style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #6aa84f;"><i>Doug’s New Tropical Lakeside Cottage!</i></span></h1><div><span style="color: #6aa84f;"><i><br /></i></span></div>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-dciS8FM10ME/YJAfzKjgTnI/AAAAAAAFCjM/cjBBsIqDJk8b71pKaQvmLskHy8GfQkvggCPcBGAsYHg/s763/596.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="572" data-original-width="763" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-dciS8FM10ME/YJAfzKjgTnI/AAAAAAAFCjM/cjBBsIqDJk8b71pKaQvmLskHy8GfQkvggCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/596.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">TA Da!!! Doug's New Cottage<br />Shelter Cover, St Cloud Florida</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">After a long two
month wait, the paperwork, financing and 3 appraisal attempts,
wondering if I would be able to get the loan or not, and it finally
all came together on <strike>Monday,</strike> Tuesday. Contract signed, funds transferred to the Title company, etc. (how many date changes can we have?) So I now have a permanent Cottage to
come to during the winter months back in Florida.</p><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br /></p>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-poER2I76MYQ/YJAggZko12I/AAAAAAAFCjU/A756q-2g-occZc2O33auMaqhLp6Djv5_QCPcBGAsYHg/s6000/DSC04268.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="6000" height="426" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-poER2I76MYQ/YJAggZko12I/AAAAAAAFCjU/A756q-2g-occZc2O33auMaqhLp6Djv5_QCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h426/DSC04268.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Doug's Tropical Cottage<br />of course I'll be adding lots of tropical palms </td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">Description: Of
course You can look at all the pictures that Kelly (my niece) and
Dorothy (my sister) took of the place. They did such a good job
documenting the place for my view and decision making. Rusty provided
great input as to the condition of the place making the decision to
purchase that much easier. My Cottage is in the same community
(Shelter Cove) where I own three Rv lots that I lease out. The new
cottage (to me) is along a pretty street and canal leading out to
Lake Common. it’s a one bedroom Park Model with a large Florida
Room and extra bathroom/laundry room. All overlooking a grassy lawn
and 70 foot wooden dock and boat slip fronting the canal/lake views.</p><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>small one bedroom, built in closet and drawers</li><li>full bathroom</li><li>small fully electric kitchen, open to:</li><li>living room with sliding glass doors to Florida Room</li><li>large florida room with bathroom/laundry room at far end</li></ul><p></p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">I’ve been able to
complete this all remotely while wintering in Arizona and beginning
my summer travels through New Mexico, Arizona and Nevada. Hoping it
would all turn out. I had my truck (Big Blue) transported to Florida
ahead of the purchase of the cottage.</p><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br /></p>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Oyn8UEqDYXA/YJAg8u5NbFI/AAAAAAAFCjc/l2BeZWMMu2EuiO0x9vXZjZL_RixIBuJOACPcBGAsYHg/s6000/DSC04254.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="6000" height="426" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Oyn8UEqDYXA/YJAg8u5NbFI/AAAAAAAFCjc/l2BeZWMMu2EuiO0x9vXZjZL_RixIBuJOACPcBGAsYHg/w640-h426/DSC04254.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Thank you, Warren Smith for selling me your place<br />Florida Room</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-aGUiRDJg0k8/YJAg8tkpZjI/AAAAAAAFCjc/WWSCv10gegUWQBn56IWLyy3v-Qx--DMFACPcBGAsYHg/s6000/DSC04255.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="6000" height="426" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-aGUiRDJg0k8/YJAg8tkpZjI/AAAAAAAFCjc/WWSCv10gegUWQBn56IWLyy3v-Qx--DMFACPcBGAsYHg/w640-h426/DSC04255.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-W_f1mVAK864/YJAg8pHeIGI/AAAAAAAFCjc/GhUTGJkctiUGAGhpOk_Y6fIfO_1upcTsQCPcBGAsYHg/s6000/DSC04257.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="6000" height="426" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-W_f1mVAK864/YJAg8pHeIGI/AAAAAAAFCjc/GhUTGJkctiUGAGhpOk_Y6fIfO_1upcTsQCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h426/DSC04257.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">it's a one bedroom Park Model (smaller than a mobile home)<br />all built in storage, side tables, bed</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uS-h_uL-qX8/YJAg8lSce1I/AAAAAAAFCjc/jjDEgbAnVmQ_7F2CGFk_0dBUhk6hBFuggCPcBGAsYHg/s6000/DSC04259.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="6000" height="426" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uS-h_uL-qX8/YJAg8lSce1I/AAAAAAAFCjc/jjDEgbAnVmQ_7F2CGFk_0dBUhk6hBFuggCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h426/DSC04259.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">a bit dated, but well kept through the years<br />I'll be doing some updating in this area</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZjNrxToiwLU/YJAg8msOdqI/AAAAAAAFCjc/-SmftKwkaCsJiZ0utu7MriGSfGqtDqE6gCPcBGAsYHg/s6000/DSC04260.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="6000" height="426" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZjNrxToiwLU/YJAg8msOdqI/AAAAAAAFCjc/-SmftKwkaCsJiZ0utu7MriGSfGqtDqE6gCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h426/DSC04260.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">eat in kitchen and hutch</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Rq12xjTS_sY/YJAg8o0ADTI/AAAAAAAFCjc/1iaXIb_Jjy8rG2SK_AmaaIkP12NhGOIPACPcBGAsYHg/s6000/DSC04261.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="6000" height="426" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Rq12xjTS_sY/YJAg8o0ADTI/AAAAAAAFCjc/1iaXIb_Jjy8rG2SK_AmaaIkP12NhGOIPACPcBGAsYHg/w640-h426/DSC04261.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">comes fully furnished, a nice bonus<br />counter between kitchen and living room</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Qrcfp1Sj49k/YJAg8u13nDI/AAAAAAAFCjc/lHVnOYbVyfsPoK4f3mT3E3SOs78dIbNNQCPcBGAsYHg/s6000/DSC04262.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="6000" height="426" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Qrcfp1Sj49k/YJAg8u13nDI/AAAAAAAFCjc/lHVnOYbVyfsPoK4f3mT3E3SOs78dIbNNQCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h426/DSC04262.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Rusty (left) did a great job checking out the place<br />Warren, the previous owner<br />living room off of Kitchen</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5zr8Fz72tt0/YJAg8mibtuI/AAAAAAAFCjc/HxQl-dIqUYw3VNdXciXQNMFGigajVPCbwCPcBGAsYHg/s6000/DSC04265.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="6000" height="426" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5zr8Fz72tt0/YJAg8mibtuI/AAAAAAAFCjc/HxQl-dIqUYw3VNdXciXQNMFGigajVPCbwCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h426/DSC04265.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A Large Florida room overlooking the canal/dock and lake</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-a9i3PnTRVp0/YJAg8lTjT1I/AAAAAAAFCjc/0du46Ds6znQkxe714FtiRORZ_F5iJN-DACPcBGAsYHg/s6000/DSC04264.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="6000" height="426" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-a9i3PnTRVp0/YJAg8lTjT1I/AAAAAAAFCjc/0du46Ds6znQkxe714FtiRORZ_F5iJN-DACPcBGAsYHg/w640-h426/DSC04264.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">corner of the kitchen looking out onto the Florida Room</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KvX1aboZjHQ/YJAg8vTACxI/AAAAAAAFCjc/uWxDQlxQU6sIuJyExo0Akv0QdkyuvDVjQCPcBGAsYHg/s6000/DSC04266.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="6000" height="426" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KvX1aboZjHQ/YJAg8vTACxI/AAAAAAAFCjc/uWxDQlxQU6sIuJyExo0Akv0QdkyuvDVjQCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h426/DSC04266.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Thanks Kelly, Rusty and Dorothy for doing a thorough<br />walk thru <br />Florida room, with bathroom and Laundry at far end</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />
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<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><b>More Photos:</b></p><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><a href="https://photos.app.goo.gl/gaFEbzsjESQ9o8fP6" target="_blank">Laughlin NV and Hwy 68</a></p><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><a href="https://photos.app.goo.gl/TcXBEb2mzqmEpMHb6" target="_blank">Cerbat Foothills Recreation Area, Kingman AZ</a></p><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><a href="https://photos.app.goo.gl/mQA2a9yoecTVBA1Z8" target="_blank"><b>DOUG'S TROPICAL COTTAGE, Shelter Cove, St Cloud Florida</b></a></p>
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</p>doug palosaarihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06788577431487694015noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7226837123536034405.post-33294877526597570342021-04-25T14:44:00.000-05:002021-04-25T14:44:27.001-05:002021-3 Traveling I-40/Route 66 through Northern Arizona<p> </p><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">2021-3</p>
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<h3 style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;">I-40, Route 66
Northern Arizona</h3>
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<h3 style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;">The Journey
Continues</h3>
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<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">Campground: Om
Place Rv Park, Springerville AZ. $20 full-hookups. In town. Shell
Gas station next door, best price for fuel in town.
</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">Campground: Kaibab
National Forest, Flagstaff AZ. <b>Free. </b> Hwy 180 less than a
mile out of town. Very busy dispersed
campsites, but lots of space between rigs. Forest is thinned out as
they have been logging to clear burned and dead trees.</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">Campground: Kaibab
National Forest, Williams AZ, off of 4<sup>th</sup> street south.
<b>Free</b>. Once you arrive in forest, many forest roads for
dispersed camping. Close to town, easy access.</p><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br /></p>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-yVoMm5KtgQo/YIW2B82d7QI/AAAAAAAFByM/VtLft9HIzRYjawAdBYU4bYvUvFanLIilgCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20210421_132636.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-yVoMm5KtgQo/YIW2B82d7QI/AAAAAAAFByM/VtLft9HIzRYjawAdBYU4bYvUvFanLIilgCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/20210421_132636.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">Kaibab National Forest, Williams AZ, </span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CjvPFsFzh3Q/YIW2B0cz_KI/AAAAAAAFByM/NO0IHHNrsOApecZV1sogF31vwMiKbW9NACPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20210422_084155.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CjvPFsFzh3Q/YIW2B0cz_KI/AAAAAAAFByM/NO0IHHNrsOApecZV1sogF31vwMiKbW9NACPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/20210422_084155.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />
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<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">Campground: Ashfork
AZ, close to Seligman AZ (route 66). <b>Free</b>. A small dispersed
BLM site. Good for a couple Rv’s.
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<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-iJLIaNW9EHc/YIW2ZxF_yTI/AAAAAAAFByU/vJSJEuX5kLYdbgKrKssPi5UUIlwwdNpigCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20210422_110516.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-iJLIaNW9EHc/YIW2ZxF_yTI/AAAAAAAFByU/vJSJEuX5kLYdbgKrKssPi5UUIlwwdNpigCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/20210422_110516.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">Ashfork AZ, close to Seligman AZ (route 66)</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">Campground: Crozier
Ranch, route 66. <b>Free</b>. Open gate/close gate. Sign in. I
understand many large ranch lands in this area permit boondocking on
their land. This one listed in I-Overlander app is fantastic. Nice
camp areas, with cedar trees.</p><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br /></p><h3 style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;">The Journey Continues</h3>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">Leaving Truth or
Consequences NM, I had planned on stopping in Albuquerque, but the
weather was a mix of high winds and possible snow. Since my
destination is to travel to the Sierra Mts in eastern California, I
decided this side trip could end for now.</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">I chose hwy 60
heading west back into northern Arizona. A Beautiful route that
would be perfect for any size Rv. Although it’s only a two lane
road, it is well maintained and had little traffic the day I drove
it. The Very Large Array (large dish antenna for listening for signs
of intelligent life out there) as well as Pie Town are along this
rural route.</p><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br /></p>
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can only be observed from a distance as tours are currently not
available. Pie city, for me anyway was also a bust, as the only shop
open for pies was very small, no face coverings on visitors or staff.
The tables were very close together, no social distancing here.
Needless to say, I didn’t get any pie. What I did get was an
awesome drive along hwy 60 into Arizona. I even saw a few patches of
snow on the higher elevations and some snowflakes for a few miles.</p><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br /></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-N6VnsJdpuR8/YIW4AsPgmPI/AAAAAAAFByk/SfJtPL6PFOgrXgNeT8BTu--rp1Y19eY-QCPcBGAsYHg/s4320/IMG_3887.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3240" data-original-width="4320" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-N6VnsJdpuR8/YIW4AsPgmPI/AAAAAAAFByk/SfJtPL6PFOgrXgNeT8BTu--rp1Y19eY-QCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/IMG_3887.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">hwy 60</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-iIXc-Fr2cE0/YIW4Aq3JOuI/AAAAAAAFByk/DiMkB5dKeOAwbqp9oJs_6E7LV1DxSk0DwCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20210418_125116.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-iIXc-Fr2cE0/YIW4Aq3JOuI/AAAAAAAFByk/DiMkB5dKeOAwbqp9oJs_6E7LV1DxSk0DwCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/20210418_125116.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Pie Town, most of the buildings looked like this</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_WmhSSbXbBw/YIW4AjrXrYI/AAAAAAAFByk/GPDSmlSwyNYBTau96IMn0No6amg4-QXgwCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20210418_125133.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_WmhSSbXbBw/YIW4AjrXrYI/AAAAAAAFByk/GPDSmlSwyNYBTau96IMn0No6amg4-QXgwCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/20210418_125133.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Pies and lunch served. Very small interior, no social distancing...<br />this is the other pie shop, it was closed on Sunday when I went through</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">Just over the NM/AZ
boarder I arrived in the small town of Springerville. Home to Casa
Maipais Archaeological site. Like many attractions, this one only
has limited access requiring advance reservations due to Covid I’m
sure. Definitely a site I would come back and explore.</p><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br /></p>
<h3 style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;">Petrified Forest
National Park</h3><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QiLoZRlsGa0/YIW9ypObKwI/AAAAAAAFBys/gQa91hwFQe8c6ofGBgIC56ONjPrvt1oKACPcBGAsYHg/s4320/IMG_3951.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3240" data-original-width="4320" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QiLoZRlsGa0/YIW9ypObKwI/AAAAAAAFBys/gQa91hwFQe8c6ofGBgIC56ONjPrvt1oKACPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/IMG_3951.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/--LsfEQhnFoA/YIW9ypKto5I/AAAAAAAFBys/qfjOyLnAbIU9kuCL7mQLU8nLLj5N4cGRwCPcBGAsYHg/s4320/IMG_3956.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3240" data-original-width="4320" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/--LsfEQhnFoA/YIW9ypKto5I/AAAAAAAFBys/qfjOyLnAbIU9kuCL7mQLU8nLLj5N4cGRwCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/IMG_3956.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YBE8ce5fT8s/YIW9yrLCosI/AAAAAAAFBys/OcE6R609HGgyPVVBzX4dtnHhks8kxjw1QCPcBGAsYHg/s4320/IMG_3963.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3240" data-original-width="4320" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YBE8ce5fT8s/YIW9yrLCosI/AAAAAAAFBys/OcE6R609HGgyPVVBzX4dtnHhks8kxjw1QCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/IMG_3963.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">I’d toured this
park a number of years back, but took more time to explore it’s
many attractions. Amazing what a person misses when touring a place
on a time constraint or just missed opportunities. It was almost like
I was experiencing the park for the first time.</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">Starting at the
southern end, just outside the park are two tourist shops/museums
where you’re able to purchase Petrified wood and there’s even
campsites available for free. No hookups available. Some of the
things I enjoyed this time around;</p><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br /></p>
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center. A small but very informative display describing the
Triassic Period, 225 million years ago that created the petrified
forest. Once a tropical landscape with lush vegetation and early
dinosaurs. Excellent display of those early dinosaur skeletons as
well.</p>
</li><li>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">I missed a
short hike from this area to the agate House. A structure made
entirely of petrified wood. (def. Worth a return visit)</p>
</li><li>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">Agate Bridge.
A large petrified log over a stream. As the water eroded the
riverbed, the log remained over the stream creating a natural
bridge. It has been re-enforced with concrete to preserve it for
now.
</p>
</li><li>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">Crystal
Forest. A nice loop trail through a forest of petrified logs. And
to think, these are only the ones that have been exposed over time.
Thousands more are still buried beneath the silt and riverbed.</p>
</li><li>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">Newspaper
Rock. There are a number of locations throughout the west similarly
named, as they rocks contain a condensed wall of petroglyphs. The
ones here are far below an observation deck. But a good zoom camera
or the two telescopes provide excellent views of the rock art.
</p>
</li><li>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">Puerco
Pueblo. A 100 room Pueblo along with some astronomical calendar
petroglyphs. Located in this dry forbidding desert scenery. Hard
to imagine hundreds of Native Indians inhabiting this area some
13,000 years ago to 1380 AD when they departed the area. This was
well worth stopping to explore and contemplate their life back then.</p>
</li><li>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">The marker
designating the original route 66. Making the Petrified Forest the
only National park that Route 66 traveled through.</p>
</li><li>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">And one of my
favorite sites are the CCC buildings, The Painted Desert Inn in
particular. It’s no longer used as an Inn, but rather for museum
exhibits. Currently closed. But of course I took as many pictures
of this stunning adobe building as I could. Would love to see this
one used as an Inn again.</p>
</li><li><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br /></p></li></ul>
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for any Rv travelers, it you’ve already visited a national park, I
strongly recommend revisiting it and exploring it in greater depth.
As a full-time RV-er, we have the time to do that. And no doubt
you’ll see so much more than you thought possible.</p><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br /></p>
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AZ. What a great town. Stopped to get propane for Zippy and the
young guy filling the tank said it is a very expensive area to live.
What I saw most a modern town with many new buildings, homes
stretching out into the surrounding forests. An elevation of 7,000
ft ensures cooler summers and snow skiing in the surrounding mountain
range. I’d really like to explore this area more, but with
concerns still regarding Covid, that will have to wait for another
time.</p>
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<h3 style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;">Fred Flintstones
Bedrock City</h3><div><br /></div>
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The Grand Canyon, I’m once again spending the summer travels
looking for less crowded venues. The Flintstones Bedrock city/Rv
park has been on my bucket list for quite some time. Originally
built as an attraction and campground. I believe it had closed for a
time but has new owners that are remaking it into a Raptor exhibit.
The Rv park is open, costing between $45-$75 depending on the season
and size of your rig. For $5 I was able to tour the original
Flintstone Bedrock displays. For me it was a fun photo opportunity.
Glad much of the original remains for now.</p><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br /></p>
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<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">Williams AZ.
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<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">Another stop along
the way, great forest campsite. Checked out the downtown area. Most
visitors wear face coverings, locals seem to ignore any mask
requirements. Oh well, more money stays in my pocket, no need to do
any tourist shopping/dining.
</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">Seligman AZ, Route
66</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">Same story as
Williams. Traveled through Seligman early in the morning. Nice to
be able to walk around town, with no crowds, take some pictures and
reflect on times past.</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">You might have
noticed that there are quite a few campsites listed. Most are free.
Many are short distances from each other. After doing some touring,
a few chores, in-town shopping, fuel runs, I’m able to select from
a ton of free campsites. Rather than going back to the previous
spot, I choose the closest one available.</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">Next week I’ll
spend the entire week in Laughlin NV at the Riverside Casino Rv park.
A go-to for me anytime I’m in the area.</p>
<h3 style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;">Bonus Info: Meteor City Road. </h3><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">Exit off of I-40. All because of this attraction on the old Route 66, Meteor City was here and an on/off ramp was built. Nothing else is off of this exit ramp. </p><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1I_E-5RnDrM/YIXCd8W9NUI/AAAAAAAFBzc/L971vt2nimQRckH0NFfznERoaYMyUahrQCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20210420_093612.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1I_E-5RnDrM/YIXCd8W9NUI/AAAAAAAFBzc/L971vt2nimQRckH0NFfznERoaYMyUahrQCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/20210420_093612.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BaujcN982RM/YIXCd6MCevI/AAAAAAAFBzc/4iQG5bKMeV00-2evkfJ8OWzDgDZERKMRgCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20210420_093704.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BaujcN982RM/YIXCd6MCevI/AAAAAAAFBzc/4iQG5bKMeV00-2evkfJ8OWzDgDZERKMRgCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/20210420_093704.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-IK9mRdl7Tic/YIXCd_eWj3I/AAAAAAAFBzc/NjmtQP3aWRgnkeirn1kGLIbecN9BqaIoACPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20210420_093804.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-IK9mRdl7Tic/YIXCd_eWj3I/AAAAAAAFBzc/NjmtQP3aWRgnkeirn1kGLIbecN9BqaIoACPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/20210420_093804.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YU26DP9Dpko/YIXCd59lUdI/AAAAAAAFBzc/oD6w73EgmlImA0LiWpVGWMlH1wyxK8GRQCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20210420_093859.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YU26DP9Dpko/YIXCd59lUdI/AAAAAAAFBzc/oD6w73EgmlImA0LiWpVGWMlH1wyxK8GRQCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/20210420_093859.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-n5Gz_RkEqMQ/YIXCdzR9NMI/AAAAAAAFBzc/xLJINvEhgd08OLKRai0IlEBRIp-Q5LHEwCPcBGAsYHg/s3869/20210420_093928%257E3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2902" data-original-width="3869" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-n5Gz_RkEqMQ/YIXCdzR9NMI/AAAAAAAFBzc/xLJINvEhgd08OLKRai0IlEBRIp-Q5LHEwCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/20210420_093928%257E3.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-pl3Q2i4TgTQ/YIXCd3126yI/AAAAAAAFBzc/GvvpL0VIgwMaCLxU1GTKIBA7B_NVBuiHwCPcBGAsYHg/s3024/20210420_094002.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2986" data-original-width="3024" height="632" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-pl3Q2i4TgTQ/YIXCd3126yI/AAAAAAAFBzc/GvvpL0VIgwMaCLxU1GTKIBA7B_NVBuiHwCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h632/20210420_094002.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-lnRS4Yz4y7Y/YIXCd4sAihI/AAAAAAAFBzc/TehRYzP7vKU_HHTqpgm2zPJCsodQxmZSQCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20210420_094122.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-lnRS4Yz4y7Y/YIXCd4sAihI/AAAAAAAFBzc/TehRYzP7vKU_HHTqpgm2zPJCsodQxmZSQCPcBGAsYHg/w480-h640/20210420_094122.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br /></p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">Till the next
report, I’m wishing you many adventures in nature to rejuvenate and
refresh.</p>
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<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">More photos:</p><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br /></p><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><a href="https://photos.app.goo.gl/AGLG7iPyXpXQMoQD6" target="_blank">Magdalena, Very large Array, Pie Town: hwy 60</a></p>
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<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><a href="https://photos.app.goo.gl/fDaEGrXWvZxVggeaA" target="_blank">Petrified Forest
National Park</a></p><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br /></p><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><a href="https://photos.app.goo.gl/yowrh7ttqRdHGbGx9" target="_blank">Desert Inn, Petrified Forest NP</a></p>
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<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><a href="https://photos.app.goo.gl/uw21fdxm9uvgLfL99" target="_blank">Fred Flintstones
Bedrock City</a></p>
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<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><a href="https://photos.app.goo.gl/AGLG7iPyXpXQMoQD6" target="_blank">Seligman AZ, Route66</a></p>doug palosaarihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06788577431487694015noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7226837123536034405.post-14948541065222815182021-04-18T18:24:00.001-05:002021-04-18T18:24:18.941-05:002021-2 Truth or Consequences New Mexico and Spaceport USA<p> 2021-2</p>
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<h3 style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;">Truth or
Consequences New Mexico<br />formerly Hot Springs</h3><h3 style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;">Spaceport USA</h3><div><br /></div>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-PxPbZmPhX2w/YHy06fsG_lI/AAAAAAAFAkE/ED3AXf59NzU3xJR8WmVwBCjsPtqu4bfgQCPcBGAsYHg/s4320/IMG_3766.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3240" data-original-width="4320" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-PxPbZmPhX2w/YHy06fsG_lI/AAAAAAAFAkE/ED3AXf59NzU3xJR8WmVwBCjsPtqu4bfgQCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/IMG_3766.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Virgin Galactic, when will it finally fly passengers?</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;"><br />
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<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">Campground: RJ Rv
Park, T or C. $17 a night, $125 weekly using Passport America.
Close to town, on south side. Basic full hookups. Laundromat and
wifi. Good Tv signals and Verizon Cell.</p><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br /></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5OqtteLiE7A/YHy1cqg_2JI/AAAAAAAFAkM/IXsV1gaaLtEGRuQxSbR1utRvcKGBxJeBgCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20210414_113616.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="150" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5OqtteLiE7A/YHy1cqg_2JI/AAAAAAAFAkM/IXsV1gaaLtEGRuQxSbR1utRvcKGBxJeBgCPcBGAsYHg/w200-h150/20210414_113616.jpg" width="200" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">RJ Rv park</td></tr></tbody></table><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">Campground: Pie town
City campground. Forested dirt road loop with ample campsites. Some
with picnic table (in poor condition). Free, no hookups and only 1X
Verizon cell service. (didn't stay)</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">Campground: OM
Place Rv park. Springerville AZ. $20 full hookups. Basic gravel
lots in town. Close to restaurants and gas station. Personally not
going into any place in town, as the two places I checked out, no
staff or customers wear face coverings. 4/2021.</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">I’ve traveled
through this town numerous times and decided to stay at a Passport
America campground. I usually just got a non preservable site at the
Elephant Butte Lake State Park, but they aren’t quite set up for
accepting folks without reservations…. All a part of the covid
thing.</p>
<h3 style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;">Spaceport USA</h3>
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<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">The main reason for
staying over is that I have a reservation to tour Spaceport USA. A
bit expensive, but something I’ve wanted to do for a couple of
years now. So at the end of my stay here in T or C, I drove out to
the Spaceport and hooked up with the tour.
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<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">Our small group were
able to ride in the van/bus and as it turned out, we all have had our
Covid vaccination shots. Still continued to wear face coverings,
which made it difficult to hear the tour guide occasionally. We were
able to tour mission control, the huge runway and the main terminal
where the space flights will be taking off and the space plane and
it’s space booster reside. The only downer is that we were only
allowed to see it through a frosted glass overlooking the hanger.</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">Not sure when the
first commercial launches will occur they keep delaying that part of
the whole thing. Supposedly two pilots will ride into space sometime
this year.</p><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br /></p>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-sRhzeJzgpC0/YHy2wVpQh9I/AAAAAAAFAkc/D9pFJEL_uN4W5RWtx5i8aAsAfDkKvKgbgCPcBGAsYHg/s4320/IMG_3775.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3240" data-original-width="4320" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-sRhzeJzgpC0/YHy2wVpQh9I/AAAAAAAFAkc/D9pFJEL_uN4W5RWtx5i8aAsAfDkKvKgbgCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/IMG_3775.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">main flight terminal</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xsnKKLpo8Xg/YHy2wZl1lnI/AAAAAAAFAkc/78m4NamWH8IUq_LOv1nEf_MLFJ5gVWyvgCPcBGAsYHg/s3987/IMG_3780.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2257" data-original-width="3987" height="362" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xsnKKLpo8Xg/YHy2wZl1lnI/AAAAAAAFAkc/78m4NamWH8IUq_LOv1nEf_MLFJ5gVWyvgCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h362/IMG_3780.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">flight control building, great architecture<br />roof is covered in Home Depot ceramic tiles</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tqt89kC0rVQ/YHy2wcB9aLI/AAAAAAAFAkc/B2TT1jLSsFkQhEn-4MuCCvIpYOONXBg8wCPcBGAsYHg/s4320/IMG_3781.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3240" data-original-width="4320" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tqt89kC0rVQ/YHy2wcB9aLI/AAAAAAAFAkc/B2TT1jLSsFkQhEn-4MuCCvIpYOONXBg8wCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/IMG_3781.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3ET5c_px_jw/YHy2wXw4AQI/AAAAAAAFAkc/m1UL71MRab42xkvKuD4o7Vm2nDhuyxfZwCPcBGAsYHg/s4320/IMG_3782.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3240" data-original-width="4320" height="300" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3ET5c_px_jw/YHy2wXw4AQI/AAAAAAAFAkc/m1UL71MRab42xkvKuD4o7Vm2nDhuyxfZwCPcBGAsYHg/w400-h300/IMG_3782.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">tour guide, did his best but I only <br />heard about half, due to mask</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BkdCJEFh5wM/YHy2wZ4Iw-I/AAAAAAAFAkc/wdz5U5Yq-aAZIq73DGGEcGziE7s9KC8DgCPcBGAsYHg/s4320/IMG_3788.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3240" data-original-width="4320" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BkdCJEFh5wM/YHy2wZ4Iw-I/AAAAAAAFAkc/wdz5U5Yq-aAZIq73DGGEcGziE7s9KC8DgCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/IMG_3788.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3m-xjL__SPs/YHy2wSW7eCI/AAAAAAAFAkc/wmyf5cePVTormDGo9ife8aflLRcktjeigCPcBGAsYHg/s4320/IMG_3790.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3240" data-original-width="4320" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3m-xjL__SPs/YHy2wSW7eCI/AAAAAAAFAkc/wmyf5cePVTormDGo9ife8aflLRcktjeigCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/IMG_3790.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Control tower and conference room</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_vXPRQ64JEk/YHy2wbc4vKI/AAAAAAAFAkc/ehV_-3O1A3ACWBy-nYm_k9nzlUmvQYWNQCPcBGAsYHg/s4320/IMG_3801.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3240" data-original-width="4320" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_vXPRQ64JEk/YHy2wbc4vKI/AAAAAAAFAkc/ehV_-3O1A3ACWBy-nYm_k9nzlUmvQYWNQCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/IMG_3801.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-f-4seD3dZTk/YHy2wYhBNqI/AAAAAAAFAkc/ZFcPXIdE4zkBdDW1N3DZMoxmnkfW9BxCACPcBGAsYHg/s4320/IMG_3807.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3240" data-original-width="4320" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-f-4seD3dZTk/YHy2wYhBNqI/AAAAAAAFAkc/ZFcPXIdE4zkBdDW1N3DZMoxmnkfW9BxCACPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/IMG_3807.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A one of a kind fire fighting truck for the desert landscape</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-SetQE8TyP2c/YHy2wRDANaI/AAAAAAAFAkc/aXfcV6bQTb0MTSvCzJiMjyCV-vAGZi9cACPcBGAsYHg/s4320/IMG_3811.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3240" data-original-width="4320" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-SetQE8TyP2c/YHy2wRDANaI/AAAAAAAFAkc/aXfcV6bQTb0MTSvCzJiMjyCV-vAGZi9cACPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/IMG_3811.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rmsc4_Sw1zo/YHy2wZG12PI/AAAAAAAFAkc/lkR3wKV5_0QGP-YhdSbFSEotSjmKtntPQCPcBGAsYHg/s4320/IMG_3812.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3240" data-original-width="4320" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rmsc4_Sw1zo/YHy2wZG12PI/AAAAAAAFAkc/lkR3wKV5_0QGP-YhdSbFSEotSjmKtntPQCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/IMG_3812.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">ready to fly into outer-space</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DO9icxHkpbk/YHy2wQUFBBI/AAAAAAAFAkc/RgYponfhBdgmNCN2TCDR7ndJE4AuJfVhgCPcBGAsYHg/s4320/IMG_3816.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3240" data-original-width="4320" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DO9icxHkpbk/YHy2wQUFBBI/AAAAAAAFAkc/RgYponfhBdgmNCN2TCDR7ndJE4AuJfVhgCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/IMG_3816.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GrEXuq8ibzs/YHy2wSBX0RI/AAAAAAAFAkc/vUYr1NuQ_GE57XinFM8Q7Syv1R7tmZHqwCPcBGAsYHg/s4074/IMG_3819.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3055" data-original-width="4074" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GrEXuq8ibzs/YHy2wSBX0RI/AAAAAAAFAkc/vUYr1NuQ_GE57XinFM8Q7Syv1R7tmZHqwCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/IMG_3819.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">flight terminal and Virgin Galactic hanger</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jmu4Ew0a3ms/YHy2wdCBUkI/AAAAAAAFAkc/E9GehCSOe_cF4yYupw1uG3fTDiMPWwE3gCPcBGAsYHg/s4320/IMG_3825.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3240" data-original-width="4320" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jmu4Ew0a3ms/YHy2wdCBUkI/AAAAAAAFAkc/E9GehCSOe_cF4yYupw1uG3fTDiMPWwE3gCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/IMG_3825.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Front entrance to main terminal<br />very Starwars type design</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-bB0YO_qtPXY/YHy2wVzEB_I/AAAAAAAFAkc/yyHshuG8iiQuUHWiR0KBRzZtyfevdIg8gCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20210417_115436.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-bB0YO_qtPXY/YHy2wVzEB_I/AAAAAAAFAkc/yyHshuG8iiQuUHWiR0KBRzZtyfevdIg8gCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/20210417_115436.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">a sparse visitor center experience</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">An interesting tour,
though I would question the value of the $56 tour fee. For me it was
worth it and especially to see the futuristic buildings everything is
housed in. Kind of funny to see an office/mobile home next to those
stunning buildings, especially since the main buildings are hardly
utilized at this point. With empty offices, control rooms etc.</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />
</p>
<ul>
<li>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">Cost to fly:
$250,000</p>
</li><li>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">to an
elevation of 50,000 ft up</p>
</li><li>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">length of
time in space, 5 minutes</p>
</li><li>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">total flight
time approx. 1 and ½ hours</p>
</li></ul>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />
</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">Back in Truth or
Consequence which was named after the Tv show years ago, changing
it’s original name Hot Springs New Mexico. Kind of nice to have
the time to meander around town and see how the locals are holding
up. Definitely small town USA.</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">One of the things
I’ve noticed, walking/riding my bike around town, is that I don’t
enjoy browsing through stores with a face mask on. It feels stuffy,
my glasses fog up and it just seems unnatural. Having avoided that
sort of thing all this past year, only going into grocery stores and
dollar stores to pick up essentials and leaving rather quickly. The
face covering doesn’t bother me in those situations, wonder why.</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">So it’s much more
enjoyable to ride the bike around town, taking pictures and exploring
back roads off the main street.</p><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br /></p>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-TBsdmQBMaWw/YHy6YQGi0pI/AAAAAAAFAko/ewO2czPJzDMJEZycbY_aYlXghw69YusTgCPcBGAsYHg/s4000/20210411_181017%257E2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-TBsdmQBMaWw/YHy6YQGi0pI/AAAAAAAFAko/ewO2czPJzDMJEZycbY_aYlXghw69YusTgCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/20210411_181017%257E2.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">many buildings in town, little used or empty</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/--zWW7JlzUw8/YHy6YdLBWbI/AAAAAAAFAko/HEL-5YoVgjYb27ZM9ynOIVtJhiIIsgwMACPcBGAsYHg/s4000/20210411_181038%257E2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-pU4jG8KgaBI/YHy6Yf98X8I/AAAAAAAFAko/4WdzIHewTOgtvUXuU0uM6RPDQsEwggG6wCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20210414_093453.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-pU4jG8KgaBI/YHy6Yf98X8I/AAAAAAAFAko/4WdzIHewTOgtvUXuU0uM6RPDQsEwggG6wCPcBGAsYHg/w480-h640/20210414_093453.jpg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Buffalo sculpture<br />made with old radio tubes<br />car lights</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-RAbvDHSLPO4/YHy6YQK6tJI/AAAAAAAFAko/7NoabEN2iVURssRN0smSGx2z_H54cEYVgCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20210414_093544.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-RAbvDHSLPO4/YHy6YQK6tJI/AAAAAAAFAko/7NoabEN2iVURssRN0smSGx2z_H54cEYVgCPcBGAsYHg/w480-h640/20210414_093544.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-iX-cDhmSzcY/YHy6Yb6ipNI/AAAAAAAFAko/_fdVOBnGe9EypORMfyjDyEVaGB8rviQ-wCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20210414_093941.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-iX-cDhmSzcY/YHy6Yb6ipNI/AAAAAAAFAko/_fdVOBnGe9EypORMfyjDyEVaGB8rviQ-wCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/20210414_093941.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">run off from the row of hot springs resorts</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-N2GLBXYvEPk/YHy6YTZQGnI/AAAAAAAFAko/VHJBhZUfbKQR8sLGIivtQllEqKz9ZHLLgCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20210414_093956%257E2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-N2GLBXYvEPk/YHy6YTZQGnI/AAAAAAAFAko/VHJBhZUfbKQR8sLGIivtQllEqKz9ZHLLgCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/20210414_093956%257E2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-bottom: 0in;">Not sure I’ll make
it to Albuquerque as they are expecting high winds and a dusting of
snow over the next couple of days. May start heading back west
again.</p><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br /></p>
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</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">As much as I would
have enjoyed visiting a couple of friends in the Albuquerque area, I
decided on a more rural route. So after leaving T or C I headed
north on I-25, which had very light traffic on a Sunday. Then from
Socorro I headed west along a two lane road, hwy 60. What a perfect
route for any Rv-er. Well maintained, light on traffic as well.</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">I stopped at the
Very Large Array. The National Radio Astronomy Observatory just to
take a few pictures, as the site is currently closed to visitors.
Still, worth the stop, to contemplate the research man is doing into
the pursuit of finding more life out there in the universe.</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">Well now, I hadn’t
quite anticipated see patches of snow, but with some recent cold
weather in the region, the forested trees all looked like they had
been in a deep freezer and someone forgot to hit the defrost button.
Along with small patches of snow surrounding a number of trees and a
bit of low cloud cover or perhaps fog hugging the mountain sides.</p>
<h3 style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;">Pie Town</h3>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">I continued on to
Pie Town. Where the only place opened is the Gathering Place.
Checked it out. Very small restaurant, no space between tables.
Both customers and staff had no face coverings. Oh well, I’ll have
to get a piece of pie some other day. Heading out of town.</p><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br /></p>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DKY5CJvPvVU/YHy9uv4zfMI/AAAAAAAFAlM/atA9oXNoNPMkxGmDqZCs9grF-lWm4YtEACPcBGAsYHg/s4320/IMG_3881.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3240" data-original-width="4320" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DKY5CJvPvVU/YHy9uv4zfMI/AAAAAAAFAlM/atA9oXNoNPMkxGmDqZCs9grF-lWm4YtEACPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/IMG_3881.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">just outside of Pie Town</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2GccWG2R2OM/YHy9unMM3sI/AAAAAAAFAlM/UGw-3WzgTcEfx6Mfh2q3krvyRNvFUsA8ACPcBGAsYHg/s4320/IMG_3878.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3240" data-original-width="4320" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2GccWG2R2OM/YHy9unMM3sI/AAAAAAAFAlM/UGw-3WzgTcEfx6Mfh2q3krvyRNvFUsA8ACPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/IMG_3878.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Pm6l9356A8U/YHy9usMcCHI/AAAAAAAFAlM/JolgBLlK-jkkge93mq1jjM45ybCT4aaPwCPcBGAsYHg/s4320/IMG_3877.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2389" data-original-width="4320" height="354" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Pm6l9356A8U/YHy9usMcCHI/AAAAAAAFAlM/JolgBLlK-jkkge93mq1jjM45ybCT4aaPwCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h354/IMG_3877.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KIMcm-q_fOQ/YHy9ureNSxI/AAAAAAAFAlM/1NumuMddy_sb077xMbbsthruUWblQLaOACPcBGAsYHg/s4320/IMG_3876.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3240" data-original-width="4320" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KIMcm-q_fOQ/YHy9ureNSxI/AAAAAAAFAlM/1NumuMddy_sb077xMbbsthruUWblQLaOACPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/IMG_3876.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fl6pFSk7hbo/YHy9ulGORvI/AAAAAAAFAlM/lUilV878cBMpYk-JnP9ZRkS9CtJJlqgnQCPcBGAsYHg/s4320/IMG_3875.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3240" data-original-width="4320" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fl6pFSk7hbo/YHy9ulGORvI/AAAAAAAFAlM/lUilV878cBMpYk-JnP9ZRkS9CtJJlqgnQCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/IMG_3875.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Bw49x_zy1hE/YHy9usuLb7I/AAAAAAAFAlM/0B7IjjhwRpUdrBWmKc1qLTyNsN-Qjqd7QCPcBGAsYHg/s4320/IMG_3867%257E2.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3240" data-original-width="4320" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Bw49x_zy1hE/YHy9usuLb7I/AAAAAAAFAlM/0B7IjjhwRpUdrBWmKc1qLTyNsN-Qjqd7QCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/IMG_3867%257E2.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />
</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">Driving west on hwy
60, crossing over the Continental Divide again, and ekk, it started
to snow. Pastures covered in a light blanket of snow. Move on Doug,
move on…
</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />
</p>
<h3 style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;">Arizona,
Springerville</h3>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />
</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">An hours drive
further west and I’m back in Arizona. Checked out a couple
restaurants no mask wearing. Needless to say, I’m not dining in
town today. Couple doors down is a small Rv park, only $20 a night.
The owner/manager didn’t bother putting on a face covering. Not a
problem, as I never got out of my vehicle, had mask on, signed in and
paid through drivers window. Life on the road, I’ve got to accept
there are lots of Covid deniers out there.
</p>
<h3 style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;">Update on attempt to purchase Park Model in Florida</h3>
<ul>
<li>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">Update on
attempt to purchase that Park Model in Shelter Cove. The 2<sup>nd</sup>
appraisal company was not to the liking of Fairwinds Credit Union,
so they have chosen a 3<sup>rd</sup> appraisal company. Probably
another weeks delay.
</p>
</li></ul>
<h3 style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;">More photos:</h3>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />
</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><a href="https://photos.app.goo.gl/5xyc5gJBC3vPDCqK9" target="_blank">Truth or
Consequences New Mexico</a></p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><a href="https://photos.app.goo.gl/WwRYgt5kT72EATLh7" target="_blank">Spaceport USA</a></p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><a href="https://photos.app.goo.gl/xpjgvSk8TVZSnUPX7" target="_blank">hwy 60, Pie Town New
Mexico</a></p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />
</p>doug palosaarihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06788577431487694015noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7226837123536034405.post-91087983164575110832021-04-13T11:27:00.000-05:002021-04-13T11:27:11.652-05:002021-1 17 Years on the Road to A New Beginning<p> </p><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">2021-1</p>
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</p>
<h2 style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;">17 Years on the Road
To A New Beginning</h2><div><br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-IMLgkmOxByc/YHW7-hN90kI/AAAAAAAE_3k/ChC9ZQYnfeEncP4kNT2YfcT810xlzUudACPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20210404_183339.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-IMLgkmOxByc/YHW7-hN90kI/AAAAAAAE_3k/ChC9ZQYnfeEncP4kNT2YfcT810xlzUudACPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/20210404_183339.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-aAwjzYVTdFg/YHW7-tzLebI/AAAAAAAE_3k/DFwBUtalC_4B5tU3_nzl0VUct-grcFIfgCPcBGAsYHg/s3985/20210404_074041.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2520" data-original-width="3985" height="404" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-aAwjzYVTdFg/YHW7-tzLebI/AAAAAAAE_3k/DFwBUtalC_4B5tU3_nzl0VUct-grcFIfgCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h404/20210404_074041.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Enjoying my last couple of Days at Desert Trails Rv Park<br />Tucson Az<br /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">Campground: Desert
Trails Rv Park, Tucson. Winter campground</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">Campground:
Veterans Campground. Lordsburg NM. Ramada with picnic table. Free.
20 plus sites, basic, not crowded. Good Verizon cell service. 3 PBS
tv stations.</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">Campground:
Walmart, Silver City. Opted for paved parking lots with high winds
expected afternoon and evening. Less dust and sand in camper. Good
Verizon cell service, lots of over-the-air tv stations.</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">Campground: Gila
national forest. Forks Campground. Designated sites with fire ring.
Free. Nice views, canyon overlooking a small river below. Appox.
15 miles from Gila Cliff Dwellings. No cell service, no Tv, no radio.
Surrounded by thousands of acres of National Wilderness land.</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">Campground: RJ Rv Park, Truth or Consequences NM. $17 per night full hookups. PPA discount. $125 for 7 nights. Close to town. </p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">I’m getting ready
to head out in a few days after wintering in Tucson, probably for the
last time staying in the Tucson area as a seasonal snowbird on this
wonderful journey. I’m sure I’ll be passing through to visit
with friends along the way in coming years. But before I begin with
all the NEW BEGINNINGS, let’s recap the winter stay here in Tucson.</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">…… after my
laptop crashed while writing this report…. Re-typing everything</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">……. and a couple
of complete reboots due to Microsoft’s automatic updates</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">This past year has
been quite the challenge what with all the political hoohah and the
pandemic going on. But I hardly need to tell you that. During my
stay at Desert Trails this past winter, all activities were shut
down, laundromats, rec hall, and other buildings were restricted to
mask requirements at all times and minimal people. The few
activities that did continue were mainly held outside.</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">The anticipation of
getting a vaccine shot has been heightened for everyone. After a
number of attempts to sign up online, I finally drove over to Kino
Sports Complex where a mass vaccination site had been set up hoping
to get a vaccination at the end of the day if any left over shots
were available.</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">Driving through the
line where they answered questions etc, I was able to describe my
situation, medical concerns etc. and was grateful when told I could
go into the first drive thru line and get a shot.</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">With that taken care
of I was able to have a couple medical procedures taken care of
without the concern of getting Covid in a hospital. Note: I had my
colonoscopy and a polyp was thankfully removed. So I’m once again
good for another 5 years. This is my 4<sup>th</sup> or 5<sup>th</sup>
time and it has saved my life. Don’t put it off. They have new
prep solutions that are quite easy to take. So get er done. The
hernia is on hold at this point.</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">Along with all those
issues of course Zippy and my truck needed some preventative
maintenance done as well. Can we say $$$. But it is the price to pay
if one wants to play. :) I’d say I’m ready to get out Dodge and
enjoy the coming travel season. This being my 17<sup>th</sup> year on
the road. And it could be a challenge finding campground sites as so
many new Rv-ers are now on the road, filling up established
campgrounds. Reservations needed months in advance. Something I
rarely do.</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">Fortunately, I’ll
be able to do lots of dispersed camping and boondocking on BLM and
Forest sites especially while still out west.</p>
<h3 style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;">Big News, almost</h3>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">But I haven’t
gotten to the Big, Big news. I’ve been working on purchasing a 4<sup>th</sup>
piece of property back in Florida at Shelter Cove, St Cloud. it’s
a “Park Model” with a large Florida Room. The mini mobile home
sits on a canal with views to Lake Common. It has a 70 ft dock as
well. So, while dealing with covid, health issues, taxes, selling
my 5<sup>th</sup> wheel camper, and making arrangements to have my
truck transported to Florida, I have been working on purchasing this
sweet little piece of property for when I get older and might want a
permanent location.
</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">It’s been on hold
for a couple weeks after filling out and signing my life away. A low
ball Appraisal came in and we are currently disputing it. With help
from the Realtor, banks etc.</p><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0 0 0 40px; padding: 0px;"><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;"><b><i>Update, April 13. Bank is paying for a second appraisal. They agree the 1st appraisal was way off. Expect update in 3 to 5 days.</i></b></p></blockquote>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">April 6<sup>th</sup>.</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">Ben K arrived from
Florida to transport Big Blue, my Chevy Truck back to Florida. Still
no word on the purchasing of the property.</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">April 7<sup>th</sup>.</p>
<h3 style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;">The Beginning of
Year 17 on the Road has begun.</h3>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">After two
get-togethers in one evening to wish everyone well on their journeys
I started my own travels. A quick washing of the camper before
heading out, a flip of the coin to decided which direction to begin
my journeys and I headed to Lordsburg NM for my first stop.</p><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GQQGqrJrkVs/YHW89B1YTQI/AAAAAAAE_3s/kL-MeREHHvkT9ANc_obw5CuhU0D4ACaoQCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20210407_094553%257E2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2296" data-original-width="4032" height="364" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GQQGqrJrkVs/YHW89B1YTQI/AAAAAAAE_3s/kL-MeREHHvkT9ANc_obw5CuhU0D4ACaoQCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h364/20210407_094553%257E2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-cU590eOGmMg/YHW89CtfufI/AAAAAAAE_3s/4JrtpcTs_ZMvZTCdSw4wA_ra9kWnlCnrgCPcBGAsYHg/s2944/20210407_094728.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2208" data-original-width="2944" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-cU590eOGmMg/YHW89CtfufI/AAAAAAAE_3s/4JrtpcTs_ZMvZTCdSw4wA_ra9kWnlCnrgCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/20210407_094728.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">First Day on the road to adventure<br />Texas Canyon Rest Stop</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br /></p>
<h3 style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;">New Mexico</h3>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><b>Lordsburg</b></p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">I stayed overnight
at a Veterans park which had about twenty ramadas with picnic tables.
I was the only one in the park until after dark. Then a Mercedes Van
camper pulling a stg trailer pulled in, turned around and pointed
their headlights right at my camper. Parking their vehicle next door
to mine. Really. With over 20 empty sites, they park next to me.
The next morning I got up and went outside to gather up my security
lights that I place around the camper. They come on automatically if
a critter or human comes near. Ekk! The couple have three dogs, two
of which are your aggressive police type dogs. Yup, they started
barking and in short order, with their owners gently saying no, no
come back, stop barking. The dogs started to run towards me with
intent to do bodily harm. Fortunately, I was close to my entry door
and fumbled my way quickly into the camper out of harms way.</p><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br /></p>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4Kjtk_B4-g0/YHW9cZ7-GRI/AAAAAAAE_34/3d2ys46b4u81jyna8BzLJlC3NZLtKMG_QCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20210407_161528.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4Kjtk_B4-g0/YHW9cZ7-GRI/AAAAAAAE_34/3d2ys46b4u81jyna8BzLJlC3NZLtKMG_QCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/20210407_161528.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">1st stop, Veterans Park, free</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-gBdA3Mjak9c/YHW9cYYLmcI/AAAAAAAE_34/gPElLZg5BtYiNyoFrtxtI-BKfn1SOVpyACPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20210407_181913.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-gBdA3Mjak9c/YHW9cYYLmcI/AAAAAAAE_34/gPElLZg5BtYiNyoFrtxtI-BKfn1SOVpyACPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/20210407_181913.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">one of the older shelters on edge of campground/park</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-oLe9gITyQTQ/YHW9cTP-33I/AAAAAAAE_34/IX1rUN40a9sQ_qhSJT6hNnUy5zJErz41wCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20210408_075213.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-oLe9gITyQTQ/YHW9cTP-33I/AAAAAAAE_34/IX1rUN40a9sQ_qhSJT6hNnUy5zJErz41wCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/20210408_075213.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">these folks arrived after dark<br />bright lights shining into my camper<br />2 aggressive dogs</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">Bottom line, they
got to enjoy making breakfast under their ramada, while I packed up
and exited. Unable to enjoy the campsite. Lesson learned. Next
time: Yell at neighbors to chain up their dogs before coming out of
my own camper. By the way, I’m sure they parked next to mine with
the intent that they would be safer closer to another camper.
Unfortunately, they had no consideration for my safety.</p><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br /></p>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ulyIe2aAjeg/YHW-ZmZHnYI/AAAAAAAE_4A/350M6TI8IgEoCceLn2qr7TTWVFuuMPCbACPcBGAsYHg/s3777/20210408_111137%257E2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3777" data-original-width="2833" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ulyIe2aAjeg/YHW-ZmZHnYI/AAAAAAAE_4A/350M6TI8IgEoCceLn2qr7TTWVFuuMPCbACPcBGAsYHg/w480-h640/20210408_111137%257E2.jpg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Silver City NM<br />Great small town America</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">Next stop would be
Silver City and onto Gila Cliff Dwellings. Hwy 90 from Lordsburg to
Silver City is a perfect two lane secondary road. Gradually
increasing in elevation to 6,000 feet. Desert becomes scrub land,
turns into pinion pines and other scrub pine trees along the changing
mountain elevation.</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">Signs throughout
town state wear a mask, indoors and outdoors when around other
people. Those constant reminders did a good job keeping folks
properly covered. Most shops, numerous art galleries and lots of
coffee shops are all open. This being a college town as well, it has
a cool, hip vibe and nice mix of artists, new age, retirees and
workers alike. Lots of wall murals with many being composed of
ceramic tile creations in shapes of flowers, people, etc.</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">The visitor center
isn’t currently open, but they have really nice packets of visitor
brochures for the taking. A worker even came out and handed me a
special brochure on the murals around town since I was admiring the
ones around the visitor ctr buildings.</p><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br /></p>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-j18Cg3ixsss/YHW_cGP1eXI/AAAAAAAE_4I/0r40HafWIDoi9Ax9vtpdrDevDuRe9KwDwCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20210408_094233.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-j18Cg3ixsss/YHW_cGP1eXI/AAAAAAAE_4I/0r40HafWIDoi9Ax9vtpdrDevDuRe9KwDwCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/20210408_094233.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">mural at visitor center<br />info on hiking trail along the <br />Continental Divide</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-u4gZlTOdTsk/YHW_cDAOaUI/AAAAAAAE_4I/nBGCkfsohZYqqONqor1aHy3UIH40C9yPQCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20210408_100152.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-u4gZlTOdTsk/YHW_cDAOaUI/AAAAAAAE_4I/nBGCkfsohZYqqONqor1aHy3UIH40C9yPQCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/20210408_100152.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Even the backside of building are getting<br />murals</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-dHW1BAxbdqw/YHW_cFy36eI/AAAAAAAE_4I/ckpMKRF1gLcGUy7uEUrfYqVhCT1jzaBhACPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20210408_100423%257E2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-dHW1BAxbdqw/YHW_cFy36eI/AAAAAAAE_4I/ckpMKRF1gLcGUy7uEUrfYqVhCT1jzaBhACPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/20210408_100423%257E2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YQk7wjKGQ1w/YHW_cKI8DEI/AAAAAAAE_4I/zewuM4FP--gz-8NEhG10vj0X550pJvB4wCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20210408_100630.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YQk7wjKGQ1w/YHW_cKI8DEI/AAAAAAAE_4I/zewuM4FP--gz-8NEhG10vj0X550pJvB4wCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/20210408_100630.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-sTF6nvUGREo/YHW_cCRKqZI/AAAAAAAE_4I/_DTVHR3JtiUctXLYvwxwvXu9J-uKj9_jgCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20210408_101228.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-sTF6nvUGREo/YHW_cCRKqZI/AAAAAAAE_4I/_DTVHR3JtiUctXLYvwxwvXu9J-uKj9_jgCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/20210408_101228.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">lots of local artists in town<br />great thrift shops as well<br />coffee shops galore</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6jBszE3HpVY/YHW_cGICTXI/AAAAAAAE_4I/WEQhC7jFoJIvE8oX9v1M9e1o1CZKHgeGQCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/20210408_111306.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">young, old, hippies and University town<br />great mixture</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />
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<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">Although their were
options to stay at a couple of Passport America campgrounds in the
area, one right in town. I opted for overnighting it at Walmarts. I
basically wanted pavement underfoot since the afternoon and evening
expected very high winds. It was a good choice and saved me from
having tons of blowing sand getting into the camper.</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">You know having
plenty of solar backup power, a generator, etc. I rarely realize that
I’m not connected to shore power. Even had good cell signal and
lots of over-the-air tv stations to choose from.</p>
<h3 style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;">Gila Cliff
Dwellings.</h3>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1-fFM7OthRw/YHXBgz_0Q-I/AAAAAAAE_4Q/cpWKQ4CaxWUXGlMPF7wjRvJgfO0Xnbq7ACPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20210409_101848.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1-fFM7OthRw/YHXBgz_0Q-I/AAAAAAAE_4Q/cpWKQ4CaxWUXGlMPF7wjRvJgfO0Xnbq7ACPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/20210409_101848.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">a mile and a half hike along a canyon<br />to the cliff dwellings</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xkWbV1xeFVE/YHXBgxtYPmI/AAAAAAAE_4Q/QjEgcO8uUVc5C1fYzNCjAtoA4ag3dr_VACPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20210409_102227.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xkWbV1xeFVE/YHXBgxtYPmI/AAAAAAAE_4Q/QjEgcO8uUVc5C1fYzNCjAtoA4ag3dr_VACPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/20210409_102227.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">no guided tours, or access into the Gila Cliff dwellings<br />but rangers available at entrance for questions/answers<br />brochures</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">Hwy 15 from Silver
City to Gila Cliff National Monument it quite the thrill ride. Talk
about your two lane country road. No shoulders, but well paved. The
center line disappeared as the road narrowed as lots and lots of
twists and turns continued unabated. I kept expecting to see those S
curve yellow signs all bunched together by the dozen in an attempt to
let you know, the whole darn road was a curve to the left, right,
sharp really sharp turns and lots of mountain climbing and steep
grades. No wonder a 45 mile drive takes all of two hours.</p><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-PUmxG6LfSOs/YHXCg548UfI/AAAAAAAE_4Y/EgHR1qngudkna3r0JZMS0RsQHArJx8Y5ACPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20210409_102246.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-PUmxG6LfSOs/YHXCg548UfI/AAAAAAAE_4Y/EgHR1qngudkna3r0JZMS0RsQHArJx8Y5ACPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/20210409_102246.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zyFRBXAyEgs/YHXCg1vzWyI/AAAAAAAE_4Y/XSUzv6cgiJYbKS9oMh7OYX4eXiSbB_puQCPcBGAsYHg/s4000/20210409_102253.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zyFRBXAyEgs/YHXCg1vzWyI/AAAAAAAE_4Y/XSUzv6cgiJYbKS9oMh7OYX4eXiSbB_puQCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/20210409_102253.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8iP-EU3GXoc/YHXCg9tSF3I/AAAAAAAE_4Y/FWN0oL_UpFUAmO7ZIPDDUsWgGB7S2E9sQCPcBGAsYHg/s4000/20210409_102539.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8iP-EU3GXoc/YHXCg9tSF3I/AAAAAAAE_4Y/FWN0oL_UpFUAmO7ZIPDDUsWgGB7S2E9sQCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/20210409_102539.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BJEDhNf4D08/YHXCgyyvjtI/AAAAAAAE_4Y/688ERD2Lsvc-7PnyziByPPDGV-MHjRJ9wCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20210409_102746.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BJEDhNf4D08/YHXCgyyvjtI/AAAAAAAE_4Y/688ERD2Lsvc-7PnyziByPPDGV-MHjRJ9wCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/20210409_102746.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GqHRGWPWeGs/YHXCg1gs9LI/AAAAAAAE_4Y/3yJQKg0w7fwSljYqL49rLQyol2_5LSKGACPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20210409_103035.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GqHRGWPWeGs/YHXCg1gs9LI/AAAAAAAE_4Y/3yJQKg0w7fwSljYqL49rLQyol2_5LSKGACPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/20210409_103035.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1UC3vj1vhRE/YHXCg7Q8UuI/AAAAAAAE_4Y/MYj-X6mnWLcYzIEarrzxPosB7YGVMo-RACPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20210409_103351%257E2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1UC3vj1vhRE/YHXCg7Q8UuI/AAAAAAAE_4Y/MYj-X6mnWLcYzIEarrzxPosB7YGVMo-RACPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/20210409_103351%257E2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">Now to be fare,
there is another route that’s considerably better and that's hwy
35, which I might add, I’ll be taking out on the return trip. The
Gila Cliff Dwellings besides being a great destination, it’s free
to enter and they have two parking lot style campgrounds with picnic
tables etc in the surrounding forest setting. I’ve opted for a
National Forest Campground called Forks Campground. outside of the
park. It too is free and has designated sites with fire rings, pinon
pines, wonderful smelling cedar trees and great overlooks into a
canyon with a river running through it.</p><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br /></p>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-bi0oTykHQ3g/YHXDV60gVdI/AAAAAAAE_4g/Ch3BulE-BDMBN2jJvS9gCqZNO-i4Q_aeQCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20210409_143807.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-bi0oTykHQ3g/YHXDV60gVdI/AAAAAAAE_4g/Ch3BulE-BDMBN2jJvS9gCqZNO-i4Q_aeQCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/20210409_143807.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Gila National Forest, Forks Campground, free</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DVmDa1vlDpo/YHXDV0xWoCI/AAAAAAAE_4g/e9H3yp5RUfsoqH_PgLzsFqJrkUmfWcT3gCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20210409_144316.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Kq-L2zpneBA/YHXDV-GjnZI/AAAAAAAE_4g/7jHewf8yLHc_2E4P92GFRLJHQ0A9CYyHQCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20210410_102349%257E3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2324" data-original-width="4032" height="368" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Kq-L2zpneBA/YHXDV-GjnZI/AAAAAAAE_4g/7jHewf8yLHc_2E4P92GFRLJHQ0A9CYyHQCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h368/20210410_102349%257E3.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">early spring</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DGVJWJMsoXw/YHXDV1rF-6I/AAAAAAAE_4g/O6IEePRJra4oP9UR6neCWSI4W7Wk25KnACPcBGAsYHg/s4032/original_fdc5347f-30af-4fc0-a722-582f7243bd27_20210410_102609.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DGVJWJMsoXw/YHXDV1rF-6I/AAAAAAAE_4g/O6IEePRJra4oP9UR6neCWSI4W7Wk25KnACPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/original_fdc5347f-30af-4fc0-a722-582f7243bd27_20210410_102609.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Gila River</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ETK6lR1V4v4/YHXDV2yjuRI/AAAAAAAE_4g/d5ZgVSPWsUA2VFdho5SX77fMf4npGOSCwCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/original_854fcd1e-7c3e-4b79-95ee-46e19f2d7bc8_20210410_102619.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ETK6lR1V4v4/YHXDV2yjuRI/AAAAAAAE_4g/d5ZgVSPWsUA2VFdho5SX77fMf4npGOSCwCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/original_854fcd1e-7c3e-4b79-95ee-46e19f2d7bc8_20210410_102619.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-bXKsM3ffPwY/YHXDV0aHiwI/AAAAAAAE_4g/j22CYyKW-qQXbWWvNUuhAx4OQrQHgnQHwCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/20210411_094630.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-bXKsM3ffPwY/YHXDV0aHiwI/AAAAAAAE_4g/j22CYyKW-qQXbWWvNUuhAx4OQrQHgnQHwCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/20210411_094630.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">But with forested
campsites up in the higher elevations also come cooler temps at
night. 38 degrees was the overnight temperatures and you can be
assured I had the furnace on. Used approx. 2 lbs of propane. About
$5. Well worth the cost for a free campsite.</p><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">Ps: lots of deer and a half a dozen javelina. </p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">next stop: Truth or Consequences New Mexico</p><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">More photos available:</p><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><a href="https://photos.app.goo.gl/uByMxiV9sJStSpaL7" target="_blank">Lordsdurg New Mexico</a></p><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><a href="https://photos.app.goo.gl/8d9KFiryytXUMsKU8" target="_blank">Silver City New Mexico</a></p><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><a href="https://photos.app.goo.gl/kcYgfRnja6ZkPkP49" target="_blank">Gila Cliff Dwellings and the Gila National Forest</a></p><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"> </p>
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</p>doug palosaarihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06788577431487694015noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7226837123536034405.post-22095830395140602822020-12-22T15:24:00.002-06:002020-12-23T10:12:50.564-06:002020-30 Year End Wrap up, Trip to Ajo Arizona<p> </p><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">2020-30</p>
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<h3 style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;">A year End Wrap-up<br />Short trip to Ajo
Arizona</h3>
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<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">I thought I’d send
out a year end wrap up during this most unusual year of covid-19 and
all the other stuff making for a difficult year for all.
</p>
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<h3 style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;">Desert Trails Rv
park, Tucson AZ</h3>
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<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">Having arrived in
Tucson for a couple of months, mainly to sell my 5<sup>th</sup> wheel
camper and prepare to live in Zippy for the near future. After
taking a couple of weeks to prepare the Open Range Roamer for sale,
ie, removing most of my stuff and transferring what I needed into the
Class C camper as well as stowing some stuff in the back of the
truck, it was ready to go up for-sale online first.
</p><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br /></p>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-bfQ6jr55iKY/X-JeX9YPoWI/AAAAAAAE5Yg/OoZWOpABzsw-95f-KTSPYJoIxUp5umoCgCPcBGAsYHg/s4000/IMG_20201125_083300707.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-bfQ6jr55iKY/X-JeX9YPoWI/AAAAAAAE5Yg/OoZWOpABzsw-95f-KTSPYJoIxUp5umoCgCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/IMG_20201125_083300707.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br />Selling the Open Range Roamer, 6 years on the road...</td></tr></tbody></table><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">I advertised it on
the Desert Trails FB website and had it sold within a few days to a
very nice couple in the park. Making for what I assumed would be an
easy transfer. Oddly the couple purchasing the 5<sup>th</sup> wheel
never showed any enthusiasm about purchasing the camper. I had even
kept the price much lower than I could have sold it for to the
general public or on consignment locally. Oh well, hope they
eventually will enjoy it as much as I have over the past 6 years. It
was very pleasant to spend a good month and a half in it before
selling it.</p>
<h3 style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;"><br /></h3><h3 style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;">Ajo Arizona</h3>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">So after the
transfer of the 5<sup>th</sup> wheel and settling into the Class C
camper, it was time to take it out on a winter excursion to test out
a few things and enjoy an outing along the way.</p>
<h3 style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;"><br /></h3><h3 style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;">Things I learned:</h3><div><br /></div>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-87EXbK5rjr8/X-JfDpjIsHI/AAAAAAAE5Yo/vnMDIQVX9AQss58zOAK47wQjmk_bgyBUQCPcBGAsYHg/s4000/IMG_20201209_152249418.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-87EXbK5rjr8/X-JfDpjIsHI/AAAAAAAE5Yo/vnMDIQVX9AQss58zOAK47wQjmk_bgyBUQCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/IMG_20201209_152249418.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">heading out for a few days, I would leave most of the outdoor<br />stuff at my site in Desert Trails</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><ul><li><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />living in
Zippy full-time and around the Christmas time-frame, I wanted to
find out how much effort it would take to get it ready to go out on
the road. Extra stuff laying around and Christmas decorations being
the biggest difference. It took only a little extra time to stow
everything away and prepare to head out. A pleasant surprise.</p>
</li><li>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">Driving to
Ajo, about a two and a half hour drive was pleasant with no issues.</p>
</li><li>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">Monitoring
the propane use for furnace use in the evenings as the desert gets
really cold at night. Used about a 1/3 of a tank of propane.
Closing the slide at night provided a more compact area to keep warm
overnight but not sure it saved much fuel.</p>
</li><li>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">Solar panels
(2) along with 2 lithium-ion batteries got well used. it’s the
most power I’ve used so far. Consuming 50% of the 200 amp hours
available per day. Of concern is that the solar panels during the
winter months are not as efficient as the summer time. Only
recharging the batteries to about 65% capacity. May need to tilt
the solar panels while boondocking in winter months to capture more
sunlight.</p>
</li><li>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">Boondocked at
Darby Wells Road (BLM land). The road wraps around the mine outside of Ajo
Arizona. The main road is well maintained though washboard. Side
roads for camping are a mix of good to just ok. I usually try to
get a spot close to the main road. I went approx 1 ½ miles on
Darby Wells rd before turning off one of the numerous side roads
for camping.</p>
</li><li>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">Locals in the
area for the most part are wearing face coverings, though some don’t
and I avoid any interaction if someone is not covered. Limiting my
stay inside to a bare minimum.</p>
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<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">Stopping off at the
visitor center in Ajo’s super nice town square, with it’s
magnificent palm trees and Spanish designed buildings provided some
good brochures on the local area as well as some history. Brochures
were outside as the visitor center was closed.</p><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br /></p>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-N9l5L2-t_X0/X-JhAf-vY9I/AAAAAAAE5Y4/ot3ot18HKeITNS-U_06SePJLG0hpLMxawCPcBGAsYHg/s4000/IMG_20201219_115147789.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-N9l5L2-t_X0/X-JhAf-vY9I/AAAAAAAE5Y4/ot3ot18HKeITNS-U_06SePJLG0hpLMxawCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/IMG_20201219_115147789.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Main Plaza</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ycBvCIwWtwI/X-JhAVtnr3I/AAAAAAAE5Y4/NbVLGA8T74EcdjEYqOvyJ8GptovCheRwgCPcBGAsYHg/s4000/IMG_20201219_115932957.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ycBvCIwWtwI/X-JhAVtnr3I/AAAAAAAE5Y4/NbVLGA8T74EcdjEYqOvyJ8GptovCheRwgCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/IMG_20201219_115932957.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OJCyfuBp5nQ/X-JhAdXGurI/AAAAAAAE5Y4/LImVQXPdxUAcU6bSZxS91hxfAgpcHv1mQCPcBGAsYHg/s4000/IMG_20201219_121927960.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OJCyfuBp5nQ/X-JhAdXGurI/AAAAAAAE5Y4/LImVQXPdxUAcU6bSZxS91hxfAgpcHv1mQCPcBGAsYHg/w480-h640/IMG_20201219_121927960.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-g5ffcT-GEjY/X-JhAW0d_3I/AAAAAAAE5Y4/EoMorEeEss0H2Swqh0-cP7rYHKqoPrDhwCPcBGAsYHg/s4000/IMG_20201219_121955806.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-g5ffcT-GEjY/X-JhAW0d_3I/AAAAAAAE5Y4/EoMorEeEss0H2Swqh0-cP7rYHKqoPrDhwCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/IMG_20201219_121955806.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />
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<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">Lots of O’Odham
Native Indian members live in the area and along with the Spanish
influence, artist colony and retirees who have moved into the area,
the place has some great possibilities. One of the signs in the
local area mention the 3 Nations Tribes.</p>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-obxyxH9WCT8/X-Jhd9tqFSI/AAAAAAAE5ZA/VW4dp8bHjrIxxhDLJnUjj_FhmxfKJK1SgCPcBGAsYHg/s4000/IMG_20201219_114353675.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-obxyxH9WCT8/X-Jhd9tqFSI/AAAAAAAE5ZA/VW4dp8bHjrIxxhDLJnUjj_FhmxfKJK1SgCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/IMG_20201219_114353675.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-U2xPQqZzBCg/X-JhdzC9X8I/AAAAAAAE5ZA/o5T_Rj2ykSArg91qgxWXXooow6EgIkFswCPcBGAsYHg/s4000/IMG_20201220_125924244.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2992" data-original-width="4000" height="478" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-U2xPQqZzBCg/X-JhdzC9X8I/AAAAAAAE5ZA/o5T_Rj2ykSArg91qgxWXXooow6EgIkFswCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h478/IMG_20201220_125924244.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Community Thrift shop, multiple vendors</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">I was able to see
the original open pit mine, though the museum overlooking the mine
was not open. Many of the larger homes in the area are painted a
stark white as are the Adobe Churches. The town which is the only
planned mining community town in Arizona was integrated yet separate.
Though all were welcome into the central plaza.</p><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br /></p>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-g3W1NdtZiT8/X-Jh5uWGTuI/AAAAAAAE5ZI/pJ8_Mb1fbekIPKkQ_3BteO2s4PQaVyEnwCPcBGAsYHg/s3712/IMG_20201220_124759529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1746" data-original-width="3712" height="302" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-g3W1NdtZiT8/X-Jh5uWGTuI/AAAAAAAE5ZI/pJ8_Mb1fbekIPKkQ_3BteO2s4PQaVyEnwCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h302/IMG_20201220_124759529.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">large mansion on top of the hill, Ajo AZ</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-AtUpJK1HRRM/X-Jh5sINTUI/AAAAAAAE5ZI/liHRakFriNMlcZ4a09he0cs-zCljFKStACPcBGAsYHg/s4000/IMG_20201220_124307479.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2992" data-original-width="4000" height="478" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-AtUpJK1HRRM/X-Jh5sINTUI/AAAAAAAE5ZI/liHRakFriNMlcZ4a09he0cs-zCljFKStACPcBGAsYHg/w640-h478/IMG_20201220_124307479.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">large open pit mine on edge of town</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xFvNuSvytDI/X-Jh5qTuIXI/AAAAAAAE5ZI/UVXIX3Qy7wgv1yhNkQBio-Z2iggCMJ7qgCPcBGAsYHg/s4000/IMG_20201220_124230068.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2992" data-original-width="4000" height="478" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xFvNuSvytDI/X-Jh5qTuIXI/AAAAAAAE5ZI/UVXIX3Qy7wgv1yhNkQBio-Z2iggCMJ7qgCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h478/IMG_20201220_124230068.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Lake Ajo</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-bvupBP8iiuI/X-Jh5qdKBvI/AAAAAAAE5ZI/U-dQAOjUEjokNdMhcoQ38GdGw0-UBt93QCPcBGAsYHg/s4000/IMG_20201220_123938723.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2992" data-original-width="4000" height="478" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-bvupBP8iiuI/X-Jh5qdKBvI/AAAAAAAE5ZI/U-dQAOjUEjokNdMhcoQ38GdGw0-UBt93QCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h478/IMG_20201220_123938723.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-WNkq6mCR8q8/X-Jh5ngyV9I/AAAAAAAE5ZI/kdwEznY43aMw0aJn3pI1yPgy8ALjFZmagCPcBGAsYHg/s4000/IMG_20201220_123835658.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2992" data-original-width="4000" height="478" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-WNkq6mCR8q8/X-Jh5ngyV9I/AAAAAAAE5ZI/kdwEznY43aMw0aJn3pI1yPgy8ALjFZmagCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h478/IMG_20201220_123835658.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mission style Church near mine pit</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">My plans for the
near future are to hang around the Tucson area hopefully long enough
to get the Covid vaccine once it’s available to the general
public, then I’ll start my plans for the spring and summer travels.
Hoping to get to the U.P. Michigan this year and then back into
Florida next fall. With the possibility of heading to Washington
State to visit dear friends. But only time will tell what happens.</p>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Nv-tChnO_FA/X-JiwsNJM-I/AAAAAAAE5ZQ/TquMTkgMqzgLunvySlxFAFaiKwmxtzVugCPcBGAsYHg/s4000/IMG_20201210_091049510.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Nv-tChnO_FA/X-JiwsNJM-I/AAAAAAAE5ZQ/TquMTkgMqzgLunvySlxFAFaiKwmxtzVugCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/IMG_20201210_091049510.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Christmas Time in my Tiny home</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">Hoping for the best
of New Years for all of us, staying safe until we all can get the
Covid vaccine. Final note: Desert Trails has had two people
confirmed of having Covid-19 and self quarantined for 10+ days and
are doing well. Possibly a couple others have been exposed and are
in self quarantine as well. With that, I will stop all get together
s for myself with fellow Desert Trail neighbors. It’s getting way
to close for comfort.</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">More photos:</p><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><a href="https://photos.app.goo.gl/y7yzZCK5wJqJg6bHA" target="_blank">Ajo Arizona, a short shake down cruise in Zippy</a></p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br /></p><h3 style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;">2020-30 Addendum</h3><h3 style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;">Two more “Things I
learned”</h3><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />
</p><ul>
<li>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">Since I had
the built in dinette removed and replaced with a lounge chair and
side table I wanted to find out how stable they would be for travel.
The trip to Ajo did the trick along with the washboard road leading
to the campsite. The loose furniture, tucked into the slide-out did
not move even an inch. Good to know for long summer travels.
</p>
</li><li>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">What didn’t
stay in place were items stored in the cab-over bed area. The
soundbar for the TV came crashing down, fortunately on the passenger
side so I didn’t get knocked out by falling debris. Guess I need
to take more time securing those items overhead. Fortunately,
most of the items are blankets and hats.</p>
</li><li>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><b><i>Now the big
big lesson I learned </i></b>on this trip was about security and dogs in
particular. While boondocking this summer, I would often go for a
walk in the area I was camping, often passing by other Rv’s. Many
with barking dogs. Fortunately they were all on leash or inside of
the campers. While setting up at my site in Ajo along Darby Well
Rd. I had met a guy how was camped near my new camping spot.
Thinking nothing of it, I later walked past his older motorhome and
as is often the case, his dog began barking. didn’t think
anything of it until the dog came running up to me barking and
trying to jump up on me. Having lots of friends with dogs who have
jumping dogs, I still didn’t think much of the situation, figuring
it was a friendly dog. It wasn’t, the owner after calling his dog
a number of times came and held it back. This was just after the
dog jump as high as my face and almost took a bite out of me. Ekk.
The owner made no apologies except to say he had the dog for his
protection. No concern over whether his dog could have or would
have bitten me.</p>
</li></ul><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"> Lesson learned.
Have some kind of pepper spray or deterrent to scare/chase off the
dog. IE not dogs are friendly. Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated.</p><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />
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</p>doug palosaarihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06788577431487694015noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7226837123536034405.post-51429669267235496722020-10-18T15:54:00.000-05:002020-10-18T15:54:12.337-05:002020-29 LAST REPORT OF THE SEASON, Nelson Ghost town, Laughlin NV<p> </p><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">2020-29</p>
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<h3 style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;">LAST REPORT OF THE
SEASON</h3>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">along hwy 95, south
of Las Vegas</p><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br /></p>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jPh83EKC5cc/X4ygKNLWxkI/AAAAAAAE2ts/ltPJq1RPkronxtTUBv0xmiar4gxXenlZwCPcBGAsYHg/s4320/IMG_3220.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3240" data-original-width="4320" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jPh83EKC5cc/X4ygKNLWxkI/AAAAAAAE2ts/ltPJq1RPkronxtTUBv0xmiar4gxXenlZwCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/IMG_3220.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Nelson, silver and gold mining town, Ghost Town/attraction</td></tr></tbody></table><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br /><br />
</p>
<h3 style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;">Nelson, an old
mining Ghost Town/attraction</h3>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">Cal-Nev-Ari</p>
<h3 style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;">Laughlin/Bullhead
City</h3>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />
</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">Campground:
Cal-Nev-Ari Rv park. $25.00 full hookups. Basic desert campground. Just an overnight stop.</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />
</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">Campground:
Riverside Rv Park, Laughlin Nv. Part of the first casino that
started allof Laughlin Nv. $109 per week. Discount price this time
of year. Full-hookups. Includes cable tv, though I was not able to
get a signal. Good over-the-air Tv signal. Good Verizon signal.</p><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br /></p>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-EPOuM_e5ooM/X4yfd0QyeSI/AAAAAAAE2tk/ps_oUqwhPlo8ZDfa_1McPS6bWq_08v8jwCPcBGAsYHg/s4000/IMG_20201012_181934900.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="300" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-EPOuM_e5ooM/X4yfd0QyeSI/AAAAAAAE2tk/ps_oUqwhPlo8ZDfa_1McPS6bWq_08v8jwCPcBGAsYHg/w400-h300/IMG_20201012_181934900.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Laughlin NV, casino row<br /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-TDeoTadqfwE/X4yfd_5vBkI/AAAAAAAE2tk/AT9FoVPi--0koMYPAFJcM61yLDqgy0lugCPcBGAsYHg/s4000/IMG_20201010_181330092.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="300" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-TDeoTadqfwE/X4yfd_5vBkI/AAAAAAAE2tk/AT9FoVPi--0koMYPAFJcM61yLDqgy0lugCPcBGAsYHg/w400-h300/IMG_20201010_181330092.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="400" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Riverside Casino Rv park<br />300+ campsites on terraced hillside</td></tr></tbody></table><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-TDeoTadqfwE/X4yfd_5vBkI/AAAAAAAE2tk/AT9FoVPi--0koMYPAFJcM61yLDqgy0lugCPcBGAsYHg/s4000/IMG_20201010_181330092.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div><br /><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />
</p>
<h1 style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;">LAST REPORT OF THE
SEASON:</h1><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br /></p>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GfhdpbY9qeE/X4ygg2H27SI/AAAAAAAE2t0/cza22V4g6hI1TjLPhfK-Bqvvx8CAehyEACPcBGAsYHg/s4320/IMG_3209.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3240" data-original-width="4320" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GfhdpbY9qeE/X4ygg2H27SI/AAAAAAAE2t0/cza22V4g6hI1TjLPhfK-Bqvvx8CAehyEACPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/IMG_3209.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">one of two Palm Tree Oasis I came across<br />Mohave Desert, NV</td></tr></tbody></table><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br /><br />
</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">Well folks, it’s
been an unusual summer to be traveling throughout the western U.S.
But with my new to me, Class C camper, Zippy, It has been one of the
best experiences I could have imagined. Along with Little Zippy the
E-bike has been just a perfect compliment to the camper. Both
keeping me safely distanced from other folks and any possible Covid
contact.
</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">Trying to stay safe
and avoiding all the bigger crowds I’ve been able to tour some out
of the way places that have been as enjoyable as any national park I
could have visited. And many of those places were much less crowded
making for a peaceful and enjoyable visit. My highlight was
definitely staying in the Kanab Utah area for a month. There were so
many places to explore including being able to bike around town and
along a nice bike path. But the best was being able to visit Zion
National Park while it had only limited access. I was able to drive
into the park. Park the camper and use Little Zippy to tour the park
at my own pace. No vehicles or shuttle buses were on the main tour
route. Only hikers and folks with bikes. What an awesome, once in a
lifetime experience. To be able to experience this awesome park as
if it was 25 years ago with a very limited number of tourists. I
will hold that experience close to my heart for years to come.</p><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br /></p>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-b9xhVZVrc5w/X4yhgIV8Q7I/AAAAAAAE2uA/Waj2Vxi7FVAgOZvS6gng_TrIeZVAtMXiwCPcBGAsYHg/s4320/IMG_3308.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3240" data-original-width="4320" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-b9xhVZVrc5w/X4yhgIV8Q7I/AAAAAAAE2uA/Waj2Vxi7FVAgOZvS6gng_TrIeZVAtMXiwCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/IMG_3308.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Raw mountains in the desert<br />constantly changing with the light of day</td></tr></tbody></table><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br /><br />
</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"> Heading back to
Tucson Az</p>
<h3 style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;">Nelson NV GHOST TOWN</h3>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">After leaving Valley
of Fire, I did pass through Las Vegas only to check on a part for the
camper. I had already checked and there currently are no Passport
America campgrounds in the Vegas area. Since I was heading to
Laughlin, a pretty large Casino town, there was no need to spend any
time in Vegas.</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">On down hwy 95 I had
discovered the ghost town of Nelson. Not far from the Colorado
River, where at one time ferry boats plied the river. That is until
they built the dams. The mining town of Nelson once had quite a bit
of silver and gold in them there mountains. Today, a couple of the
buildings are being lived in by private owners and the rest of the
town is part of a ghost town attraction including tours of some of
the buildings as well as the mine. I missed out on the tour so</p><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br /></p>
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charge to walk around and access a couple of the buildings on my own.
The price included being able to take photos. They told me their
liability insurance has gone up to $10,000 a year. Lots of vintage
vehicles in various stages of disrepair. Some neat buildings to
check out and of course lots of photo opportunities.</p><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br /></p>
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margin-bottom: 0in;"><br /><br />
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<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">After touring, I
headed a bit further down the road to stay overnight in the mini-town
of Cal-Nev-Ari. I’ve always wanted to stop at this hole-in the
wall place pretty much in the middle of nowhere. Obviously between
California, Nevada and Arizona. The bar/restaurant and Casino closed
this spring due to Covid. The 85 year old gal who owns it all has no
real desire to reopen. Oh well, it became just a stop along the way.
</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />
</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">Laughlin Nevada.</p>
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hurry to head on to Tucson until the 1<sup>st</sup> of November, I’ve
stopped in Laughlin and am once again staying at the Riverside Casino
Rv park. The $109 weekly rate special this time of year is quite the
deal and I enjoy the area. Time to visit with my former co-worker
and friend Paul. Unfortunately his wife is currently back east so no
chance to catch up with her as well.</p><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br /></p>
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</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">Using Paul’s
truck, we took an excursion to check out a BLM free camp site along
the Colorado River. Called Telephone Cove, it’s approx 6.5 miles
off the main hwy 163 leading into Laughlin NV. By using Paul’s
truck, I could check out the road leading in, without having to
attempt driving my camper. As it turned out, the road is all
relatively hard packed sand and is washboard most all the way in.
Though quite doable with a two wheel drive vehicle and most Rv’s
would have no problem.
</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">Telephone Cove can
be quite busy, but the day we went (Oct 17<sup>th</sup>) there was
plenty of space to camp with some cottonwood trees being the coveted
locations for some shade. I liked the location and would probably
only plan a stay of a few days as the drive in and out along the
washboard road would not make it conducive for driving into town,
etc.</p><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br /></p>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-M-gig03r2DI/X4ymFhzJfJI/AAAAAAAE2us/TRejraBanzAbgFi8mEocNnx4L2pIuxV0ACPcBGAsYHg/s4200/IMG_3336.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3150" data-original-width="4200" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-M-gig03r2DI/X4ymFhzJfJI/AAAAAAAE2us/TRejraBanzAbgFi8mEocNnx4L2pIuxV0ACPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/IMG_3336.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">first peak down into Telephone Cove</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-bmVwiGf2b6Q/X4ymFtsNUXI/AAAAAAAE2us/pBGp-RIejRczhwMZU6QSquSipyatxh4KgCPcBGAsYHg/s4320/IMG_3340.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /><img border="0" data-original-height="3240" data-original-width="4320" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-bmVwiGf2b6Q/X4ymFtsNUXI/AAAAAAAE2us/pBGp-RIejRczhwMZU6QSquSipyatxh4KgCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/IMG_3340.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-yLh1AN3JSPA/X4ymFjNZbZI/AAAAAAAE2us/ur_oUY0J5hkQP-dFcmzmpYOUxXDk9WmhwCPcBGAsYHg/s4320/IMG_3344.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3240" data-original-width="4320" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-yLh1AN3JSPA/X4ymFjNZbZI/AAAAAAAE2us/ur_oUY0J5hkQP-dFcmzmpYOUxXDk9WmhwCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/IMG_3344.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">one of the few free camping areas along the Colorado River<br />at least in this area.</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Ouj_Q5rT0Zk/X4ymFlWrPbI/AAAAAAAE2us/4exPtRbKDKwicxps9erdj9sta9OpAsj6QCPcBGAsYHg/s4320/IMG_3348.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /><img border="0" data-original-height="3240" data-original-width="4320" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Ouj_Q5rT0Zk/X4ymFlWrPbI/AAAAAAAE2us/4exPtRbKDKwicxps9erdj9sta9OpAsj6QCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/IMG_3348.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">Our next excursion
was to Grapevine Canyon, along Christmas Tree Pass. There are some
awesome native Indian Petroglyphs on both sides of the canyon
entrance. It’s a short walk from the parking area, but walking
down in the dry wash area is very soft sand and I’d recommend
staying on top to get to the petroglyphs. Lots of line drawings with
a few figures as well. Paul had never been to the site and I was
more than happy to experience it again.</p><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br /></p>
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<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">Today I took “little
Zippy” out on the heritage Trail and Davis Dam Trail along the
Colorado River. It amounted to about 4 miles each way from where I
started with the climax being able to drive on the closed road
leading across the dam. Only bikes and hikers are permitted on the
top of the dam road. Really breath taking views and only a couple
other bikers were up here the same time as I was. Perhaps because
it is quite a climb to get to top of the dam. Either that or many
may not even be aware we are permitted to ride the road to the top.
Especially with all the barricades in place.</p><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br /></p>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-guAmLVY8r0w/X4yog9hwpYI/AAAAAAAE2u8/ParpcnrC_U8v1Qfic3FPR4TcmoLrAAn1ACPcBGAsYHg/s4000/IMG_20201018_092912428.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-guAmLVY8r0w/X4yog9hwpYI/AAAAAAAE2u8/ParpcnrC_U8v1Qfic3FPR4TcmoLrAAn1ACPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/IMG_20201018_092912428.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">bike trail leading out of Laughlin NV</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-04vkz6K-9zw/X4yog-xvUXI/AAAAAAAE2u8/3AujOQm3o0QpzYleV9OSm1ma-NdYBbxLQCPcBGAsYHg/s4000/IMG_20201018_092909543.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-X8nC3aFHU7Q/X4yog-Ly2NI/AAAAAAAE2u8/FSuhG09BpoQoD4XvQ_E9GNPafeCkxv45wCPcBGAsYHg/s4000/IMG_20201018_084307988.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-X8nC3aFHU7Q/X4yog-Ly2NI/AAAAAAAE2u8/FSuhG09BpoQoD4XvQ_E9GNPafeCkxv45wCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/IMG_20201018_084307988.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="640" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">lots of camping, both primitive and full hookups on the Bullhead side <br />of the Colorado River</td></tr></tbody></table><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-X8nC3aFHU7Q/X4yog-Ly2NI/AAAAAAAE2u8/FSuhG09BpoQoD4XvQ_E9GNPafeCkxv45wCPcBGAsYHg/s4000/IMG_20201018_084307988.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3240" data-original-width="4320" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-E0cIAsYi2s0/X4yog8WAAKI/AAAAAAAE2u8/e4CSS4a4F6A5hETHfwW54JfYL2n63mi0wCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/IMG_3429.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="640" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">on top of the dam, what great views looking back to Bullhead City<br />and laughlin</td></tr></tbody></table><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-E0cIAsYi2s0/X4yog8WAAKI/AAAAAAAE2u8/e4CSS4a4F6A5hETHfwW54JfYL2n63mi0wCPcBGAsYHg/s4320/IMG_3429.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-lRAGkSw0ENw/X4yog0_bniI/AAAAAAAE2u8/b0yieigvi5EFT9S7Kz9MZJ2hVgd_D4BpQCPcBGAsYHg/s4320/IMG_3426.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3240" data-original-width="4320" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-lRAGkSw0ENw/X4yog0_bniI/AAAAAAAE2u8/b0yieigvi5EFT9S7Kz9MZJ2hVgd_D4BpQCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/IMG_3426.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7F52PXHkELQ/X4yog5B3qZI/AAAAAAAE2u8/rARgiKzPmeU9rDOpOf9k1eyD70g4n1BowCPcBGAsYHg/s4320/IMG_3425.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3240" data-original-width="4320" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7F52PXHkELQ/X4yog5B3qZI/AAAAAAAE2u8/rARgiKzPmeU9rDOpOf9k1eyD70g4n1BowCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/IMG_3425.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Davis dam, with 5 hydro power generators</td></tr></tbody></table><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br /><br />
</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">Interesting views
and early morning bike riding made for a very pleasant ride. My
E-bike is surely the best accessory I could have gotten to go with
Zippy, my class C camper.
</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />
</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">Well folks, it’s
been quite the journey this past summer and I’m sure glad you’ve
been along for the Ride. I do hope you’ll drop me a line if you
have a chance. I sure would like to hear how your doing and what
your journey this past summer has been like. You can e-mail me or
text on my phone as it’s a quick and easy way to keep in touch.
</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />
</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">A special thanks to
all those who have taken the time to write to me during my summer
journeys. Your efforts have truly filled my heart and put a smile on my face hearing
from you and being able to keep in touch.
</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />
</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">Most of my followups
will be on FB so if your not a FB fan, it may appear like I’ve
dropped off the planet for a while. For those on FB I’ll keep
sending out pictures and any interesting things I may come across
this coming winter season.</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />
</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">Please be as safe as
you can be and we’ll hopefully all come out of this pandemic in
good shape.</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />
</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">More pictures:</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />
</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><a href="https://photos.app.goo.gl/BGwjsiAL5cGGFEC86" target="_blank">Heritage Trail and
Davis Dam Trail, Laughlin NV</a></p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />
</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><a href="https://photos.app.goo.gl/iwGbfvFrvnsCuAD88" target="_blank">Telephone Cover and
Grapevine Canyon, NV</a></p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />
</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><a href="https://photos.app.goo.gl/jzgjuX7Ruvcr8uMo6" target="_blank">Nelson mining Ghost
Town, NV</a></p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />
</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />
</p>doug palosaarihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06788577431487694015noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7226837123536034405.post-15346255757005865872020-10-11T11:26:00.000-05:002020-10-11T11:26:49.696-05:002020-28 St George Utah to Littlefield AZ and onto Valley of Fire Nevada2020-28 <div><br /></div><div><h3 style="text-align: left;">St George,</h3><h3 style="text-align: left;"> Utah Littlefield AZ </h3><h3 style="text-align: left;">Valley of Fire, Nevada</h3><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-XOSuofFoNNs/X4Mx2oYC5lI/AAAAAAAE1-8/9HapfTHgkscSRgT38P2UQVNiK5z6tHJhwCPcBGAsYHg/s4320/IMG_3186.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3240" data-original-width="4320" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-XOSuofFoNNs/X4Mx2oYC5lI/AAAAAAAE1-8/9HapfTHgkscSRgT38P2UQVNiK5z6tHJhwCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/IMG_3186.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Valley of Fire, Nevada. <br />Cabins built by CCC late 1930's</td></tr></tbody></table><div><br /><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Campground: Chief Sleep Easy Rv park.
Littlefield AZ. $150 for 7 days. $30 nightly. Full hookups. Good over-the-air
Tv, good wifi. Poor cellphone coverage. Sept 25, hot this time of year, 98
degrees. Stayed an extra 5 days, as the post office was almost directly across
from the Rv park. Was able to get my mail sent Express Mail. Needed to get my
voting ballet in and sent back to Florida. Mission accomplished. Very wide sites.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BczZp6OW2mo/X4IjqaJOEUI/AAAAAAAE178/km5lx4HTXDooVkdAuug4gIWX8KX9zdKoACPcBGAsYHg/s4000/IMG_20200925_175937056.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2262" data-original-width="4000" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BczZp6OW2mo/X4IjqaJOEUI/AAAAAAAE178/km5lx4HTXDooVkdAuug4gIWX8KX9zdKoACPcBGAsYHg/s320/IMG_20200925_175937056.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Campground:
Valley of Fire State Park, Nevada. $10 entry fee. $20 basic camping fee. $ 10
surcharge for electric. $20 for three days of wi-fi. Stunning scenery. Desert
heat this time of year, electric a must. </div><div><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-lXRymyeXbuQ/X4IkDxKgIsI/AAAAAAAE18E/5Y73VnBQhSUFtRcFGFPKBG4YG_U2SnclwCPcBGAsYHg/s4000/IMG_20201006_115453509.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-lXRymyeXbuQ/X4IkDxKgIsI/AAAAAAAE18E/5Y73VnBQhSUFtRcFGFPKBG4YG_U2SnclwCPcBGAsYHg/s320/IMG_20201006_115453509.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">many of the dry campsites are against the<br />red rock boulders, beautiful settings. </td></tr></tbody></table><div><br /><br /></div><h3 style="text-align: left;">St George</h3><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DFTnTobNnOc/X4IlHKyPalI/AAAAAAAE18M/MrI6NqrBcGINbKRte5KvVNqzq7hc4shTQCPcBGAsYHg/s4000/IMG_20200924_113015884.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2992" data-original-width="4000" height="478" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DFTnTobNnOc/X4IlHKyPalI/AAAAAAAE18M/MrI6NqrBcGINbKRte5KvVNqzq7hc4shTQCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h478/IMG_20200924_113015884.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">St George at the St George Dinosaur Discovery Site</span></td></tr></tbody></table><div><br /><br /></div><div>After leaving the Pipe Springs
reservation campground, I headed towards St George for a bit of a
tour/adventure. Along the way in Colorado City I spotted a new Dollar General.
Well you may know I own a little bit of stock in the company and consider it a
good investment. Besides, I enjoy shopping for some great deals there. This was
one of the best maintained stores I’ve been in. So well stocked and organized.
Needless to say, they had just about everything I needed on my list and a few I
probably didn’t need. But such fun going to a dollar store and saving a bundle.
Since I’ve made a little money from the stocks, I always feel like I’m getting
stuff for free. </div><div><br /></div><div>Ok, now that I satisfied my need to shop a bit, and the place
wasn’t crowded, my next stop was in St George at the St George Dinosaur
Discovery Site. It sits on the Johnson Farm site where in 2000, Dr Sheldon
Johnson a retired optometrist was in the process of excavating his property when
he stumbled upon a large naturally cut rock. The rock contained a dinosaur
footprint. He would go onto to work with local and state governments to preserve
the site where the museum is actually built right over some of the exposed slabs
of clay mud which sat next to a now dried up lake. It eventually became a ruddy
red stone with thousands of dinosaur prints. Work is ongoing, and I have to tell
you, though the place was a bit more crowded than I would have liked, I was able
to see and experience this unique site as much as possible. I wasn’t able to
watch the film they have near the entrance, as the seats were packed tight
together. Oh, and when I entered to sign in and pay the admission charge I had
three docents hoover around me. The closest to me, had her mask loosely hanging
below her nose, obviously not protecting anyone from airborne stuff. As I kept
backing up, the gal behind the desk took charge and said she’d take care of me.
Gheez. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-lGtChvNdt5Q/X4ImsWHMO-I/AAAAAAAE18U/UbKR5o9x4EMWUYv8L8zr0bPIBEraKhYxwCPcBGAsYHg/s4000/IMG_20200924_110147368.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2992" data-original-width="4000" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-lGtChvNdt5Q/X4ImsWHMO-I/AAAAAAAE18U/UbKR5o9x4EMWUYv8L8zr0bPIBEraKhYxwCPcBGAsYHg/s320/IMG_20200924_110147368.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LSc8m0aBqaE/X4ImsQg9k0I/AAAAAAAE18U/Tx9kcvfcpIUn8xNc6bsOVR4yo2mDA-eiACPcBGAsYHg/s4000/IMG_20200924_110810192.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2992" data-original-width="4000" height="478" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LSc8m0aBqaE/X4ImsQg9k0I/AAAAAAAE18U/Tx9kcvfcpIUn8xNc6bsOVR4yo2mDA-eiACPcBGAsYHg/w640-h478/IMG_20200924_110810192.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-SSWTZffNqbc/X4Imscq8RPI/AAAAAAAE18U/3Par3SMQu4IaTTENOUIakPvsSC4clXlrwCPcBGAsYHg/s4000/IMG_20200924_111830024.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="2992" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-SSWTZffNqbc/X4Imscq8RPI/AAAAAAAE18U/3Par3SMQu4IaTTENOUIakPvsSC4clXlrwCPcBGAsYHg/w299-h400/IMG_20200924_111830024.jpg" width="299" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">next to a back door, sat this paper cutout<br />of the original discoverer of the <br />dinosaur prints....</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Djd5aMpgY2g/X4ImsewSjBI/AAAAAAAE18U/yQQSGG6uP7Q8liF1IB2sKmZg45Amzfd7gCPcBGAsYHg/s4000/IMG_20200924_111924375.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /><img border="0" data-original-height="2992" data-original-width="4000" height="478" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Djd5aMpgY2g/X4ImsewSjBI/AAAAAAAE18U/yQQSGG6uP7Q8liF1IB2sKmZg45Amzfd7gCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h478/IMG_20200924_111924375.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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dinosaur tracks in a very comfortable air conditioned environment. Did I mention
daytime temps are hoovering around the mid 90’s. </div><div><br /></div><div>Now I’m at about 5,000
elevation here and having not been in St George I had planned to stay in town,
basically doing the parking lot camp scene. But with it being pretty hot, I
decided to find a campground with full hookups. </div><div><br /></div><div>Soooo, just down the road, about
32 miles, I’ve landed in Littlefield AZ. And I do mean down! A 3,000 foot drop
through the Virgin River Canyon. There was no stopping as I descended 3,000 ft
at 6 and 7% grades. No where to pull off and take a few pictures of the thousand
foot and higher mountains on either side of the canyon. Sure wish I could have
taken a few pictures. But it just wasn’t possible. But what a fun and exciting
experience. This stop along the way is meant to give me a break from touring and
sight seeing for a bit. The campground is in a town with literally no services
other than a few Rv parks. </div><div><br /></div><div>Though it is just 9 miles to the Nevada boarder town
of Mesquite. Where of course there are the usual casinos, restaurants, grocery
stores and even a Walmart. Chief Sleep Easy Rv park sits between Utah and Nevada
on a pie shaped wedge of Arizona. So going between 9 and 29 miles either way
will bring me into a different state. </div><div><br /></div><h3 style="text-align: left;">Chores and repairs:</h3><div><br /></div><div> • During this week of
downtime, I’m able to perform a few chores. One of them being, since arriving
back into hotter temperatures, which I might add I’ve avoided most of the
summer, is outfitting some of the windows with aluminum backed insulation that
can easily be installed or removed as needed. Rather odd considering you’d think
I would have needed it during the summer months, not the fall season. It
certainly has helped keep the camper much cooler so job well done. </div><div><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qHTmjyKx8n4/X4IoHaRc6FI/AAAAAAAE18c/YNIU7_5WdZoRQo_XZCo5PrA_FUSJk9X3ACPcBGAsYHg/s4000/IMG_20201010_135803015.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qHTmjyKx8n4/X4IoHaRc6FI/AAAAAAAE18c/YNIU7_5WdZoRQo_XZCo5PrA_FUSJk9X3ACPcBGAsYHg/s320/IMG_20201010_135803015.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">aluminum backed insulation for windows<br />and ceiling skylights where needed<br />easy to remove</td></tr></tbody></table><div><br /><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>• Getting
laundry done a couple of times as well has been very convenient and cheap right
here in the park. </div><div><br /></div><div>• Discovered a propane leak, probably due to the last place I
filled up overfilling the propane tank. Damage was done to one of the two
propane regulators. Was able to turn off the propane tank as the source and stop
by the only Rv retailer in Mesquite Nevada. It’s a Ford dealer that also sells
rv’s. By driving up there right at opening, Monday morning, and using my best
full-time RV-er in distress look, I was able to get them to check out the
camper. 30 minutes later it was repaired and I was on my way. Great job done and
very thankful. </div><div><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-PsPDgbGz3rw/X4IosL1A8AI/AAAAAAAE18k/slejFPybPOkZCtQ1isMABZtv8prWHOVQQCPcBGAsYHg/s4000/IMG_20201004_094433679.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="300" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-PsPDgbGz3rw/X4IosL1A8AI/AAAAAAAE18k/slejFPybPOkZCtQ1isMABZtv8prWHOVQQCPcBGAsYHg/w400-h300/IMG_20201004_094433679.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">regulator started to leak like a sieve. <br />Note to self, don't let propane be filled beyond full<br />indicator dial.</td></tr></tbody></table><div><br /><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>• Fixed brush attachment to long wood handle that I use to clean
the camper. Over a very short amount of time, the threads on the composite brush
were stripped. A good dose of clear silicone glue filled in nicely. Now, who’s
up for cleaning the camper?? </div><div><br /></div><div>• Dermatologist. Well it was time I go see a
dermatologist as a had a few spots on my face that needed to be attended too.
Was able to get into Mojave Dermatology in Mesquite Nevada literally within one
hour of my giving them a call. Talk about fast service. And I must tell you it
was the best experience I’ve had. The Dr was not only knowledgeable but caring
and informative as well. Can’t tell you that last time I’ve had such good
service. Two biopsies on suspicious spots, numerous freezing of spots and a
recommendation for using CeraVe moisturizing cream with 3 essential ceramides.
Not sure what those are, but is is the best skin cream I’ve ever used. Certainly
is going to help my alligator/leather like skin that has gotten so dry from all
this desert heat and air. </div><div><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Wrb8dc-1cV8/X4Ip3nSsb3I/AAAAAAAE18w/0f5yw-unHzca1lf7I_DxC_Ye2LNiPviyQCPcBGAsYHg/s4000/IMG_20201010_143735763.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Wrb8dc-1cV8/X4Ip3nSsb3I/AAAAAAAE18w/0f5yw-unHzca1lf7I_DxC_Ye2LNiPviyQCPcBGAsYHg/s320/IMG_20201010_143735763.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">what a great product<br />it's really doing a great job healing my <br />alligator/leather skin and completely<br />absorbed by skin, no greasy feeling.</td></tr></tbody></table><div><br /><br /></div><div><br /></div><h3 style="text-align: left;">Valley of Fire.</h3><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tJIAhuQfXq8/X4Ir9BOjsjI/AAAAAAAE19E/LgBLi9AGMTwvkzxlSECsnIgWBv12eoY0QCPcBGAsYHg/s4320/IMG_2962.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3240" data-original-width="4320" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tJIAhuQfXq8/X4Ir9BOjsjI/AAAAAAAE19E/LgBLi9AGMTwvkzxlSECsnIgWBv12eoY0QCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/IMG_2962.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">oh how I enjoy driving out west through <br />rugged land. ps not my van....</td></tr></tbody></table><div><br /><br /></div><div>I had to options, the first was to
head directly to Valley of Fire and see if I could get a campsite with electric,
as the temperatures are rather high and it’s essential to have the a/c on most
of the day. My second option would be to head back to the small town of Overton
Nevada as they have two mobile home/Rv parks. Luck was with me, as I was able to
get one of only two electric sites opening up around noon time. A short wait,
while the previous campers finished packing up and I was able to secure the
site. I’ll do my short hikes and touring early morning over the next couple of
days before heading to Laughlin. There is so much to see and a number of good
hikes in the park. Early morning only for me. The soft rosy red sandstone
structures, hieroglyphs, honeycomb rock formations and not to forget there are
even a few natural arches close to the campground. I particularly liked the 7
sisters and the CCC cabins that were built back in the late 1930’s. Each one had
a different style stone fireplace. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QX2HjSBJ8A4/X4MtyX-1rwI/AAAAAAAE1-U/ytstFNOwvD0M4D8U7FdR5_lXgo8xEXN-QCPcBGAsYHg/s4320/IMG_3017.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3240" data-original-width="4320" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QX2HjSBJ8A4/X4MtyX-1rwI/AAAAAAAE1-U/ytstFNOwvD0M4D8U7FdR5_lXgo8xEXN-QCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/IMG_3017.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-c3QaVVQJdKg/X4Mtyc_0kNI/AAAAAAAE1-U/DXVxYbgNfAszXDrPrFpz8X-ad70JHLDXgCPcBGAsYHg/s4320/IMG_3019.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3240" data-original-width="4320" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-c3QaVVQJdKg/X4Mtyc_0kNI/AAAAAAAE1-U/DXVxYbgNfAszXDrPrFpz8X-ad70JHLDXgCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/IMG_3019.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zs5Yc8bkZo8/X4MvJjoZO8I/AAAAAAAE1-g/qVmQIXdvrPwGHu1ClJAcglTYS2rC1Mx0ACPcBGAsYHg/s4320/IMG_3162.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3240" data-original-width="4320" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zs5Yc8bkZo8/X4MvJjoZO8I/AAAAAAAE1-g/qVmQIXdvrPwGHu1ClJAcglTYS2rC1Mx0ACPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/IMG_3162.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>RV TIP: </div><div><br /></div><div>For those of us who are of a certain
age and bruise easily and bleed like a pig, I’ve found one solution. Cut up an
old fleece jacket, just the sleeves. ( purchased a jacket at a thrift store for
$3). Put them on anytime you are going to be doing work around the camper,
basement storage area or sewer hoses etc. The sleeves will give you that added
protection you need. I know my own arms really appreciate the extra effort and
are actually looking normal again. PS they can easily be thrown in the wash as
well. Come to find out, they even keep the grease and dirt off of me while
taking the bike out of storage and setting it up.
</div></div><div><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Bvy5ycMUbpI/X4MvvCOXnyI/AAAAAAAE1-o/ZqolGqiw3Rg-OV-UzHK5jpT5A6WPzECwwCPcBGAsYHg/s4000/IMG_20201010_135837147.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Bvy5ycMUbpI/X4MvvCOXnyI/AAAAAAAE1-o/ZqolGqiw3Rg-OV-UzHK5jpT5A6WPzECwwCPcBGAsYHg/w300-h400/IMG_20201010_135837147.jpg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">cut out just the sleeves of an old<br />fleece jacket. Use anytime you<br />need the extra protection...</td></tr></tbody></table><br />More photos:<div><br /></div><div><a href="https://photos.app.goo.gl/VFGPSiTkXv2BME12A" target="_blank">St George Utah, Dinosaur Tracks</a></div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://photos.app.goo.gl/cMdWtwWn6bQaim9x9" target="_blank">Littlefield Azizona</a> just a wedge of land between Utah and Nevada</div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://photos.app.goo.gl/Ze9Buf48zHXRg9S86" target="_blank">Valley of Fire, Nevada<br /></a><div><br /><br /></div></div>doug palosaarihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06788577431487694015noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7226837123536034405.post-28513661261651781932020-09-23T14:22:00.000-05:002020-09-23T14:24:00.634-05:002020-27 From Bluff Utah to Monument Valley onto Pipe Springs AZ<p> </p><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">2020-27</p>
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<h3 style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;">Bluff Utah<br />Monument Valley,
Utah<br />Page Arizona (two
days)<br />Kanab Utah (second
time this summer)<br />Pipe Springs (20
miles down the road)</h3>
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<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;">Campground: Bluff
Utah. Cadillac Ranch Rv pk. Pay online, $25 +$3.40 taxes, full
hookups, 30/50 amp. Basic pull-thru sites. One night, just passing
through. it’s hot or I would have gotten a free campsite in the
area.</p><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tTijqRjafHI/X2ubH69WIBI/AAAAAAAE01Y/jFHL_ojLvwcSSeH1cC-XraAwH4Iss3Y6gCPcBGAsYHg/s4320/IMG_2726.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3240" data-original-width="4320" height="300" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tTijqRjafHI/X2ubH69WIBI/AAAAAAAE01Y/jFHL_ojLvwcSSeH1cC-XraAwH4Iss3Y6gCPcBGAsYHg/w400-h300/IMG_2726.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;"><br /></p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">Campground:
Gouldings Campground/Resort. $66.55 full hookups cable tv, swimming
pool, restaurant, gift shop, museum of Hollywood movies locations, on
sight . One night. Price is expected to go up the first of the year.
Excellent location when visiting the Monument Valley area.</p><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br /></p>
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<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">Campground: Page
Az. McDonald’s. Large side parking lot, pull-thru sites for
campers, trailers. Free</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">no pics</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">Campground: Lone
Rock, Lake Powell. $7 senior rate. Dispersed camping, dump station
and potable water available.
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<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">Campground:
Crocodile ATV Trail parking, Johnson Canyon Road. Free</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">no pics, dirt parking lot, nice views</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">Campground:
Passport America, half off, Kaibab Paiute RV campground. $12.50 full
hookups, 30/50 amp service. Nice covered patio for guests to meet
up. Laundry and Rec hall. Very good WIFI.
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<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-quPZXclEY34/X2uYYv-oiTI/AAAAAAAE000/0KVlujkPpOMxxs4bPx22aKv5Sl5d-t0OQCPcBGAsYHg/s4000/IMG_20200923_090029984.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="300" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-quPZXclEY34/X2uYYv-oiTI/AAAAAAAE000/0KVlujkPpOMxxs4bPx22aKv5Sl5d-t0OQCPcBGAsYHg/w400-h300/IMG_20200923_090029984.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">view from group shelter/picnic tables<br />I would highly recommend this place</td></tr></tbody></table><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br /><br />
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<h3 style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;">Bluff Utah.</h3>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-JirA5KfIZ6s/X2uYxB1NgKI/AAAAAAAE008/btDDQlQjfYULXEEM1_EKW_zNCI6i5Fz_ACPcBGAsYHg/s4000/IMG_20200915_122334036.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="300" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-JirA5KfIZ6s/X2uYxB1NgKI/AAAAAAAE008/btDDQlQjfYULXEEM1_EKW_zNCI6i5Fz_ACPcBGAsYHg/w400-h300/IMG_20200915_122334036.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Bluff, fort museum, Mormon history<br />developing the area</td></tr></tbody></table><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br /><br />
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<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">What an interesting
small western town USA. A visit to the Bluff Fort Historic site will
tell you all about this town of 320 folks. Having gotten it’s
start back in 1880 when the Church of Jesus</p><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-bPpNtEfJlMY/X2uZT27hn5I/AAAAAAAE01E/zV8Sf5xCxcE5m7yd6R5llrKJVliOgdndACPcBGAsYHg/s4000/IMG_20200915_123338186.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="300" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-bPpNtEfJlMY/X2uZT27hn5I/AAAAAAAE01E/zV8Sf5xCxcE5m7yd6R5llrKJVliOgdndACPcBGAsYHg/w400-h300/IMG_20200915_123338186.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Joseph Barton Original Family Cabin</td></tr></tbody></table></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tDWb4OVECGY/X2uZT2pTqMI/AAAAAAAE01E/fNpwtS3y82Y6gEFnqOkC6DbbO8sFRzkgACPcBGAsYHg/s4000/IMG_20200915_123332774.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /><br /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-JWuk_F897Us/X2uZT1AyCLI/AAAAAAAE01E/GyxPi6YoabwpAOqTe7PpuO8BaSZcNHz1ACPcBGAsYHg/s4000/IMG_20200915_123214555.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="300" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-JWuk_F897Us/X2uZT1AyCLI/AAAAAAAE01E/GyxPi6YoabwpAOqTe7PpuO8BaSZcNHz1ACPcBGAsYHg/w400-h300/IMG_20200915_123214555.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-NgAoVdRpx1c/X2uZT9dtyTI/AAAAAAAE01E/hiELvH00_d8zJKNS1OuKKX0yUTOKI4GKgCPcBGAsYHg/s4000/IMG_20200915_122712294.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="300" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-NgAoVdRpx1c/X2uZT9dtyTI/AAAAAAAE01E/hiELvH00_d8zJKNS1OuKKX0yUTOKI4GKgCPcBGAsYHg/w400-h300/IMG_20200915_122712294.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-iQ1bn8w8DfE/X2uZT4d89SI/AAAAAAAE01E/F_gKCvwkXIoZlzE95soAjm77hK0HMtZ_wCPcBGAsYHg/s4000/IMG_20200915_122225778.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="300" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-iQ1bn8w8DfE/X2uZT4d89SI/AAAAAAAE01E/F_gKCvwkXIoZlzE95soAjm77hK0HMtZ_wCPcBGAsYHg/w400-h300/IMG_20200915_122225778.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-V9LJikDseV8/X2uZTxrRTzI/AAAAAAAE01E/h6P23XEks9MIf8CuJuGIJOBYMsz-Usz8wCPcBGAsYHg/s4000/IMG_20200915_122211520.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="300" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-V9LJikDseV8/X2uZTxrRTzI/AAAAAAAE01E/h6P23XEks9MIf8CuJuGIJOBYMsz-Usz8wCPcBGAsYHg/w400-h300/IMG_20200915_122211520.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /> Christ of Latter-day
Saints (Mormons) sent pioneers to develop this bit of land in the SE
corner of the state. It sat between two native Indian tribes, the
Ute’s and the Navajo tribes. Hoping to forge better relations with
the Indians.
<p></p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />
</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">It would be the
roughest route any wagon train ever took, averaging only 1.7 miles
per day along the 250 miles. Including the Hole-in-the-wall which
was a vertical decent from 4329 ft down to 1800 ft. With slopes as
steep as 45 degrees to 25 degrees. 258 members, including children,
83 wagons, 200 draft animals and 1800 loose stock.
</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />
</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">They built the log
homes with fort walls between for protection. But after being
settling in for a short time, they had made friends with the Indians
and eventually removed the fort walls. Having many Indians join them
for dinner and trading.
</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />
</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">What determination,
much of it based on religious zeal I’m sure. Good to get to know
the history of these western towns. So many having been started due
to mining, forestry etc. The Mormons are a big influence out here
not only in Utah, but many of the bordering states.</p><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LfJv4sLR3AQ/X2ua4USdonI/AAAAAAAE01U/qTfbcFhSCXsB3fBH15rXnhdMFDMWsYdfgCPcBGAsYHg/s4000/IMG_20200915_124247270.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="300" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LfJv4sLR3AQ/X2ua4USdonI/AAAAAAAE01U/qTfbcFhSCXsB3fBH15rXnhdMFDMWsYdfgCPcBGAsYHg/w400-h300/IMG_20200915_124247270.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-z2k2OczGSSQ/X2ua4Xqpt-I/AAAAAAAE01U/gStB3Ttm9oM2dZF6eqxjDaQyKlTUceu5gCPcBGAsYHg/s4000/IMG_20200915_132707654.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="300" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-z2k2OczGSSQ/X2ua4Xqpt-I/AAAAAAAE01U/gStB3Ttm9oM2dZF6eqxjDaQyKlTUceu5gCPcBGAsYHg/w400-h300/IMG_20200915_132707654.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br /></p>
<h3 style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;">Sand Island Petroglyph Panels.
</h3>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">Just on the edge of
town is Sand Island, BLM land. They have a great campground, no
hookups next to the San Juan River and the Sand Island Petroglyph
Panels. Depending on the time of year, this is a great campground.
Cottonwood trees provide shade as well.
</p><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6RQGYNlO7z8/X2uaG2tdAaI/AAAAAAAE01M/XejMR3Awz98bO0QDKMyMaOS1g1vYUedmgCPcBGAsYHg/s4000/IMG_20200915_110432197.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="300" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6RQGYNlO7z8/X2uaG2tdAaI/AAAAAAAE01M/XejMR3Awz98bO0QDKMyMaOS1g1vYUedmgCPcBGAsYHg/w400-h300/IMG_20200915_110432197.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2-YzcqpverI/X2uaG9iTKVI/AAAAAAAE01M/EYNMqF3bRVI_mvXisxxeT7Hy3d6TWWQKwCPcBGAsYHg/s4320/IMG_2735.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3240" data-original-width="4320" height="300" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2-YzcqpverI/X2uaG9iTKVI/AAAAAAAE01M/EYNMqF3bRVI_mvXisxxeT7Hy3d6TWWQKwCPcBGAsYHg/w400-h300/IMG_2735.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-R8ulLiamaa0/X2uaG698pVI/AAAAAAAE01M/N7NgTV1oK98qYsrAdJOS9S_ixazF8yLZwCPcBGAsYHg/s4320/IMG_2738.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3240" data-original-width="4320" height="300" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-R8ulLiamaa0/X2uaG698pVI/AAAAAAAE01M/N7NgTV1oK98qYsrAdJOS9S_ixazF8yLZwCPcBGAsYHg/w400-h300/IMG_2738.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uZD5R2b4vAE/X2uaG1xNqSI/AAAAAAAE01M/CxawzfS966cHMF2zcFJ-DqDg5wsoVaVcACPcBGAsYHg/s4320/IMG_2745.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3240" data-original-width="4320" height="300" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uZD5R2b4vAE/X2uaG1xNqSI/AAAAAAAE01M/CxawzfS966cHMF2zcFJ-DqDg5wsoVaVcACPcBGAsYHg/w400-h300/IMG_2745.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4QFrtdWv8iM/X2uaGzXMw3I/AAAAAAAE01M/egTouf6saTo8Ic0FLad9Jyh_9qHv1gyAgCPcBGAsYHg/s4320/IMG_2746.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3240" data-original-width="4320" height="300" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4QFrtdWv8iM/X2uaGzXMw3I/AAAAAAAE01M/egTouf6saTo8Ic0FLad9Jyh_9qHv1gyAgCPcBGAsYHg/w400-h300/IMG_2746.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">one of the newest petroglyphs<br />as horses were first introduced with the landing<br />of the first Europeans</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-SE31oRjajo8/X2uaG8vvs0I/AAAAAAAE01M/rPWtaSUGVKwxwfcREWfOQGXvK8Kmx7UvwCPcBGAsYHg/s4320/IMG_2759.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3240" data-original-width="4320" height="300" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-SE31oRjajo8/X2uaG8vvs0I/AAAAAAAE01M/rPWtaSUGVKwxwfcREWfOQGXvK8Kmx7UvwCPcBGAsYHg/w400-h300/IMG_2759.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-SgJm1aQKdFI/X2uaG4mfHYI/AAAAAAAE01M/0jubPUIwQnIKd36yF2O1sqHL5uYQiGE5QCPcBGAsYHg/s4320/IMG_2756.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3240" data-original-width="4320" height="300" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-SgJm1aQKdFI/X2uaG4mfHYI/AAAAAAAE01M/0jubPUIwQnIKd36yF2O1sqHL5uYQiGE5QCPcBGAsYHg/w400-h300/IMG_2756.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br /></p><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br /></p>
<h3 style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;">Monument Valley</h3>
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</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">51 miles on down the
road, passing through Mexican Hat, I had to stop at the most iconic
road in the old west. This shot is where many movies and commercials
are filmed. The Navajo Indians own the land and unfortunately they
are not giving tours at this time due to Covid 19. But you can’t
lock up the scenery and I’ve decided to stay at Gouldings Trading
Post/campground for the night. Just to stay in the area a bit
longer. The campground is charging $66.55 per night full hookups and
I would usually not pay that pricey amount. But the area is so
spectacular, I had to cave in and pay the price. There are very few
camping opportunities in this area and electric is required with the
excessive heat throughout the summer months. And I’m told the
price will go up after the first of the year.
</p><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br /></p>
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<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">After an extremely
slow server came with my lunch, I finally got to the campsite,
relaxed a bit and took a walk along a cool path as it clung tot he
edge of a red sandstone cliff. Along the way were peekaboo views of
Monument Valley as Gouldings is tucked into a massive red rock
canyon. A bit further and a natural arch comes into view.
Unexpected and stunning, though the trail name should have given me a
clue. I’m often clueless and the surprises I come across are
always appreciated.</p><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br /></p>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-dheCRmXoFFk/X2udb1skTpI/AAAAAAAE014/nx8oUQ8CuacxjOK3SrHQGY_HHwaDoL0LgCPcBGAsYHg/s4320/IMG_2877.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3240" data-original-width="4320" height="300" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-dheCRmXoFFk/X2udb1skTpI/AAAAAAAE014/nx8oUQ8CuacxjOK3SrHQGY_HHwaDoL0LgCPcBGAsYHg/w400-h300/IMG_2877.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Morning hike along trail<br />just above the campground</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xSuFt_MK2E4/X2udby_p6MI/AAAAAAAE014/lmPqr4cx7XwAtSGdmwdhNhHntNEsK3XmACPcBGAsYHg/s4320/IMG_2881.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /><img border="0" data-original-height="3240" data-original-width="4320" height="300" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xSuFt_MK2E4/X2udby_p6MI/AAAAAAAE014/lmPqr4cx7XwAtSGdmwdhNhHntNEsK3XmACPcBGAsYHg/w400-h300/IMG_2881.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5UfuSnJR_Ps/X2udb2Oc2GI/AAAAAAAE014/BqSrSclHm1w3K9WwYrtPkR9l73uNDmNmQCPcBGAsYHg/s4320/IMG_2882.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3240" data-original-width="4320" height="300" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5UfuSnJR_Ps/X2udb2Oc2GI/AAAAAAAE014/BqSrSclHm1w3K9WwYrtPkR9l73uNDmNmQCPcBGAsYHg/w400-h300/IMG_2882.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">views thru canyon into Monument Valley<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uCunN7j7oQA/X2udb3MxNlI/AAAAAAAE014/yonU0Ej0c8I2i6goCn2SZGZF9VRvCeWvACPcBGAsYHg/s4320/IMG_2886.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3240" data-original-width="4320" height="300" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uCunN7j7oQA/X2udb3MxNlI/AAAAAAAE014/yonU0Ej0c8I2i6goCn2SZGZF9VRvCeWvACPcBGAsYHg/w400-h300/IMG_2886.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">sage<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1C4LIu5VcjM/X2udb4M_waI/AAAAAAAE014/aD3MbMtfOOszE7C4-w8fOQJMkDjnddD0gCPcBGAsYHg/s4320/IMG_2891.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3240" data-original-width="4320" height="300" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1C4LIu5VcjM/X2udb4M_waI/AAAAAAAE014/aD3MbMtfOOszE7C4-w8fOQJMkDjnddD0gCPcBGAsYHg/w400-h300/IMG_2891.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">the trail to the Arch<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-yDijOKRqBXM/X2udb3Zf3WI/AAAAAAAE014/5GvMdcp6H70ijJ3ngJPLWzCRrUwV_g-BACPcBGAsYHg/s4320/IMG_2892.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3240" data-original-width="4320" height="300" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-yDijOKRqBXM/X2udb3Zf3WI/AAAAAAAE014/5GvMdcp6H70ijJ3ngJPLWzCRrUwV_g-BACPcBGAsYHg/w400-h300/IMG_2892.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />
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<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">Heading on out the
next day, surprised at the temperatures being very reasonable for
this time of year. I’m heading back into Arizona, then back to
Utah to Page Az and the Lake Powell area where I’ll pick up my
mail. A night in-town, then out to Lone Rock (BLM $7.00) for some
spectacular views of the very low Lake Powell and Lone Rock. I would
have liked to camp on the beach, but darn if it wasn’t more crowded
than a 10 block city highway.
</p><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br /></p>
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<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">After picking up my
mail, I’m off to join a couple of friends, Matt and Madonna. We’ll
take our bikes out for a ride along the reservoir paved trail and a
whole new extension that was completed over the summer months.
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<h3 style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;">Pipe Springs, AZ</h3><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4GR_fgeGIQ0/X2ufmAYA3wI/AAAAAAAE02Q/SaRZlxWWc0cAXPFrZlw_v1PhQwYdUuTIQCPcBGAsYHg/s4000/IMG_20200922_100145343.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2992" data-original-width="4000" height="299" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4GR_fgeGIQ0/X2ufmAYA3wI/AAAAAAAE02Q/SaRZlxWWc0cAXPFrZlw_v1PhQwYdUuTIQCPcBGAsYHg/w400-h299/IMG_20200922_100145343.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-SL5Wm_D65wc/X2ufmCf_nZI/AAAAAAAE02Q/wrxiJpfwNwo5Rsj5qg2oAa8HTRhLc1KPQCPcBGAsYHg/s4000/IMG_20200922_095836276.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2992" data-original-width="4000" height="299" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-SL5Wm_D65wc/X2ufmCf_nZI/AAAAAAAE02Q/wrxiJpfwNwo5Rsj5qg2oAa8HTRhLc1KPQCPcBGAsYHg/w400-h299/IMG_20200922_095836276.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mormons built a fort right over the springs<br />controlling it's use...</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Vc-jnAmBsvg/X2ufmLDL2yI/AAAAAAAE02Q/rwzF8wpPzIsOvKVo6jMc6T9QRQAg6tivgCPcBGAsYHg/s4000/IMG_20200922_095825570.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /><img border="0" data-original-height="2992" data-original-width="4000" height="299" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Vc-jnAmBsvg/X2ufmLDL2yI/AAAAAAAE02Q/rwzF8wpPzIsOvKVo6jMc6T9QRQAg6tivgCPcBGAsYHg/w400-h299/IMG_20200922_095825570.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5j2yiQtuxp8/X2ufmLGc8LI/AAAAAAAE02Q/5_2MCQ-ASzY1deWoVz9A0r7IbzlocPXdQCPcBGAsYHg/s4000/IMG_20200922_094912510.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="300" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5j2yiQtuxp8/X2ufmLGc8LI/AAAAAAAE02Q/5_2MCQ-ASzY1deWoVz9A0r7IbzlocPXdQCPcBGAsYHg/w400-h300/IMG_20200922_094912510.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">I’ve headed on
down the road after a couple of days visit, 20 miles, to Pipe
Springs, surrounded by the Kaibab Paiute Indian Reservation.
</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">Pipe Springs is a
complex mix of history, overlapping the lives of Paiute, Ute, Navajo
Indians, with Mormon explorers moving into the area. The history
starts back in the Ancestral Puebloans, gradually exiting the area
around 1,000-1,250. The Paiutes moved in, being well suited tot he
harsh environment. Moving seasonally to hunt up on the Kaibab
forests before descending to the Pipe Springs area for the winter
months. By the 1500’s European diseases devastated all of the
Native Indian tribes. As if that wasn’t enough, the Ute and Navajo
tribes raided the Kaibab Paiute’s taking those captured into a life
of slavery, reducing the Paiute tribe to around 1,200. Well, you’d
think that would be enough, but no, the Missionaries, in this case
those of the Mormon faith moved into the area, 1860’s, obtaining a
title to 160 acres around Pipe Springs. With the land title, James
Whitmore moved in tons of sheep and cattle and built around the
springs, blocking access to the Indians. The more aggressive Navajo
raided the livestock and killed Whitmore and his herdsman. By 1868
Mormon Militiamen built a stone cabin, and eventually a fort right
over the springs. All those cattle and sheep had decimated the long
prairie grass the was a sustaining factor in the Paiute Indians way
of life. Along with the loss of water. Their lives were in shambles.
Today, a water agreement has been made splitting the water rights
equally between the Grand Canyon National Park, ranchers, and the
Paiute reservation. The reservation, where I am staying at their
campground consists of 120,000 acres. The Southern Paiute Nation
currently consists of 250 members.</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">
</p>
<h3 style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;">more photos:</h3>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><a href="https://photos.app.goo.gl/rr9WGv7pxT9kt7jq8" target="_blank">Bluff, Sand Island
Petroglyph</a></p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />
</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><a href="https://photos.app.goo.gl/aDKwq6jiPCERZaDS6" target="_blank">Monument Valley</a></p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />
</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><a href="https://photos.app.goo.gl/1rtD6Q7rwj76NDpk7" target="_blank">Page AZ (Lone Rock) Kanab Utah</a></p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />
</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><a href="https://photos.app.goo.gl/KZDVLRCQ5DWA8Gpg7" target="_blank">Pipe Springs</a></p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />
</p>doug palosaarihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06788577431487694015noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7226837123536034405.post-5929328634852553242020-09-18T13:04:00.017-05:002020-09-18T13:15:52.671-05:002020-26 Durango Colorado to Dolores Colorado <p> </p><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">2020-26</p>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-WGl0tAsX1vw/X2TtaJ20tSI/AAAAAAAE0dM/DDtsBAEKhjcohkGk0oUapINzHJbXBK5TwCPcBGAsYHg/s4320/IMG_2643.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tSxnRc_09eM/X2T0czsftAI/AAAAAAAE0dc/IH7K6eupVIcS4eOUiDxeSL38ocdCI6h-wCPcBGAsYHg/s3264/IMG_20200911_092137270.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3264" data-original-width="2448" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tSxnRc_09eM/X2T0czsftAI/AAAAAAAE0dc/IH7K6eupVIcS4eOUiDxeSL38ocdCI6h-wCPcBGAsYHg/s320/IMG_20200911_092137270.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I got my flu shot, did you?</td></tr></tbody></table><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-WGl0tAsX1vw/X2TtaJ20tSI/AAAAAAAE0dM/DDtsBAEKhjcohkGk0oUapINzHJbXBK5TwCPcBGAsYHg/s4320/IMG_2643.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-yCZZf7uLdvQ/X2T0c-NYAXI/AAAAAAAE0dc/WNTcUR_yHKsYkk6qlCvY6txOzup_ft4ZgCPcBGAsYHg/s4320/IMG_2583.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3240" data-original-width="4320" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-yCZZf7uLdvQ/X2T0c-NYAXI/AAAAAAAE0dc/WNTcUR_yHKsYkk6qlCvY6txOzup_ft4ZgCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/IMG_2583.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">we got snow at higher elevations<br />so the mountains were covered in snow<br />for a few days. Cool<br /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/--2GorfT4oNw/X2T0cyMN1iI/AAAAAAAE0dc/c23dujWqkmUVB2gRCXWFkWfgX8dHIDz2QCPcBGAsYHg/s4320/IMG_2589.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3240" data-original-width="4320" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/--2GorfT4oNw/X2T0cyMN1iI/AAAAAAAE0dc/c23dujWqkmUVB2gRCXWFkWfgX8dHIDz2QCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/IMG_2589.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="640" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">they haven't gotten too far on preserving <br />this historic hotel in Dolores.<br />But at least it has a good roof and some plaster siding</td></tr></tbody></table><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/--2GorfT4oNw/X2T0cyMN1iI/AAAAAAAE0dc/c23dujWqkmUVB2gRCXWFkWfgX8dHIDz2QCPcBGAsYHg/s4320/IMG_2589.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-L9eSnSgyK5Q/X2T0cx4anVI/AAAAAAAE0dc/o4bZPXybvWwXpg9r2gkI3RhHGlGoqlFjACPcBGAsYHg/s4000/IMG_20200912_093432713.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2992" data-original-width="4000" height="478" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-L9eSnSgyK5Q/X2T0cx4anVI/AAAAAAAE0dc/o4bZPXybvWwXpg9r2gkI3RhHGlGoqlFjACPcBGAsYHg/w640-h478/IMG_20200912_093432713.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">McPhee reservoir, very low<br /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZID2tVYUQFg/X2T0c-HBWTI/AAAAAAAE0dc/cedUm0VR0LQvugLJ60se3aNYl_Q0T7h1wCPcBGAsYHg/s4000/IMG_20200912_131408631.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZID2tVYUQFg/X2T0c-HBWTI/AAAAAAAE0dc/cedUm0VR0LQvugLJ60se3aNYl_Q0T7h1wCPcBGAsYHg/w300-h400/IMG_20200912_131408631.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="300" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">found a neat antique shop<br />on a side street in Dolores, well<br />worth exploring</td></tr></tbody></table><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZID2tVYUQFg/X2T0c-HBWTI/AAAAAAAE0dc/cedUm0VR0LQvugLJ60se3aNYl_Q0T7h1wCPcBGAsYHg/s4000/IMG_20200912_131408631.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-dl3y_hmT9z4/X2T0c8cwLMI/AAAAAAAE0dc/gWVF_EB_YzMwV7_FrjAOJnMwE2IrqmRcwCPcBGAsYHg/s4000/IMG_20200912_182944959.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-dl3y_hmT9z4/X2T0c8cwLMI/AAAAAAAE0dc/gWVF_EB_YzMwV7_FrjAOJnMwE2IrqmRcwCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/IMG_20200912_182944959.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">view from inside Zippy<br /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-eQOQUPM73O8/X2T0czWwCPI/AAAAAAAE0dc/KaDlhL1tWgwqXQD38TVA7jh4KBDYNC-NwCPcBGAsYHg/s4320/IMG_2606.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3240" data-original-width="4320" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-eQOQUPM73O8/X2T0czWwCPI/AAAAAAAE0dc/KaDlhL1tWgwqXQD38TVA7jh4KBDYNC-NwCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/IMG_2606.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="640" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">McPhee is a great location, camping and a nice<br />hiking trail along the rim of the reservoir</td></tr></tbody></table><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-eQOQUPM73O8/X2T0czWwCPI/AAAAAAAE0dc/KaDlhL1tWgwqXQD38TVA7jh4KBDYNC-NwCPcBGAsYHg/s4320/IMG_2606.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div><br /><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br /><br />
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<h3 style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;">Durango Colorado<br />to<br />Dolores Colorado<br />to<br /><i>Bluff Utah (story will follow in next blog)</i></h3>
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<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">Campground: Ute
Campground, National Forest. Basic, no hookups. Picnic table forest
site. $10 senior rate. One night.</p><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br /></p>
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<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">Campground:
Durango, Fairgrounds, in-town. Reservations required. Full hookup,
30 amp. Note: this place was originally set up for 12 campsites,
two sites per power post. They’ve reduced it to only 6 sites, more
space between campers. Next to walking/bike paths. Two nights,
that’s all they had available.</p>
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<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">Campground:
Dolores, Circle C Rv Park. $20 per night Passport America rate (two
nights) $40 one night, weekend no discount. Full hookups, 30/50 amp.
Good Verizon signal. No over-the-air TV. Caution: their electric
is weak. My volt meter is reading anywhere from a low of 111V to
114V. (should read 120V) Passport America rate, 3 nights required.</p><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br /></p>
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<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">Campground: McPhee,
BLM established campground. 30 amp Elect. Water available, but not
to fill you holding tanks. Dump station hasn’t been operational in
years. Cost: $12 senior rate +$8 electric. This campground is run
by a concessionaire. Only a few miles down the road, 3 nights.
Would have stayed at Circle C if they didn’t charge full price over
the weekends.</p>
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<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">Campground: Bluff
Utah. Cadillac Ranch Rv pk. Pay online, $25 +$3.40 taxes, full
hookups, 30/50 amp. Basic pull-thru sites. One night, just passing
through. it’s hot or I would have gotten a free campsite in the
area.</p>
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<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">After leaving
Creede, I had planned on staying overnight in Pagosa Springs, but
darn it was the Labor day weekend and so crowded, I didn’t stay in
the area. Checked out a couple of free parking areas for overnight
camping, crowded. Tried out their walking/bike path. In town, very
narrow and crowded. Once out of the town center, the newer sections
was wide and enjoyable but unfortunately very short. Do you see a
theme here?</p><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br /></p>
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<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">So it was onto plan
B, find a campsite in the national forest, either free dispersed or
designated campground. Even over the holiday weekend, I was able to
get a nice official campsite for the night. With the weather turning
rainy and cold, I’m glad I was able to get a couple of nights in
Durango at the fairgrounds with full electric hookups. With
electric, I don’t have to run the propane furnace, and instead use
the heat-pump. Nice warm heat.
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<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">Durango has the
nicest bike paths/walking paths through town and out to the
surrounding area. They are continuing to expand it and I look
forward to coming back and enjoying this wonderful feature. Since
getting the E-bike, I’m really enjoying the rides along established
bike paths. I see so much more in these wonderful western towns.
And the added benefits are that I’m getting exercise without even
knowing it. The e-bike sure makes it easy and enjoyable.</p><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br /></p>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hexPJIwZXOI/X2ToCDvdPSI/AAAAAAAE0cc/3e9SM7O-Ingi9DCREdy-NWPKOb0ycP_5QCPcBGAsYHg/s4000/IMG_20200908_094242361.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="300" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hexPJIwZXOI/X2ToCDvdPSI/AAAAAAAE0cc/3e9SM7O-Ingi9DCREdy-NWPKOb0ycP_5QCPcBGAsYHg/w400-h300/IMG_20200908_094242361.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qqYGDcdV7s0/X2ToCIZN4wI/AAAAAAAE0cc/i5cvR_oUk1oBgREdCr4fO2rIeuQ87qYtQCPcBGAsYHg/s4000/IMG_20200908_095345856.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="300" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qqYGDcdV7s0/X2ToCIZN4wI/AAAAAAAE0cc/i5cvR_oUk1oBgREdCr4fO2rIeuQ87qYtQCPcBGAsYHg/w400-h300/IMG_20200908_095345856.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">note: I was only able to get a two day<br />stay in Durango, I had hoped to be here for <br />a full week. So no pictures<br />or exploring the downtown area.</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-I-6sFb2BCUo/X2ToCGM1NzI/AAAAAAAE0cc/6lKhYnDICFEdkRb0Gg8MHaf6hWBCK_V2QCPcBGAsYHg/s4000/IMG_20200908_095359083.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="300" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-I-6sFb2BCUo/X2ToCGM1NzI/AAAAAAAE0cc/6lKhYnDICFEdkRb0Gg8MHaf6hWBCK_V2QCPcBGAsYHg/w400-h300/IMG_20200908_095359083.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-HWTAj36HZM8/X2ToCKDI7kI/AAAAAAAE0cc/NKyR6VHCmagQgTqs7jXfQT4w9bhjZqpGgCPcBGAsYHg/s4000/IMG_20200908_095531053.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="300" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-HWTAj36HZM8/X2ToCKDI7kI/AAAAAAAE0cc/NKyR6VHCmagQgTqs7jXfQT4w9bhjZqpGgCPcBGAsYHg/w400-h300/IMG_20200908_095531053.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CVVekzHZ4ew/X2ToCFgJ7qI/AAAAAAAE0cc/l9ofgL6Y78AVSlm-qntpzpDuLEZSuUiOACPcBGAsYHg/s4000/IMG_20200908_095540111.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="300" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CVVekzHZ4ew/X2ToCFgJ7qI/AAAAAAAE0cc/l9ofgL6Y78AVSlm-qntpzpDuLEZSuUiOACPcBGAsYHg/w400-h300/IMG_20200908_095540111.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-x3fzpaOlH5M/X2ToCEtUpoI/AAAAAAAE0cc/HGU0nC-q0C0Gv_iFqvJHQYMvahz9FemQQCPcBGAsYHg/s4000/IMG_20200908_100051775.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="300" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-x3fzpaOlH5M/X2ToCEtUpoI/AAAAAAAE0cc/HGU0nC-q0C0Gv_iFqvJHQYMvahz9FemQQCPcBGAsYHg/w400-h300/IMG_20200908_100051775.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">a great bike path and coffee along<br />the way, couldn't get any better</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_0TP13tVjYY/X2ToCE3ab4I/AAAAAAAE0cc/OBSGxRy3hC8bS-yzR7Y4egjO0w17cUNHwCPcBGAsYHg/s4000/IMG_20200908_104238270.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_0TP13tVjYY/X2ToCE3ab4I/AAAAAAAE0cc/OBSGxRy3hC8bS-yzR7Y4egjO0w17cUNHwCPcBGAsYHg/s320/IMG_20200908_104238270.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-R_iMx8l1OE0/X2ToCI5DKKI/AAAAAAAE0cc/wCsFDCHN8e0ZLlxZztn76LuODSi91GUWACPcBGAsYHg/s4000/IMG_20200908_104925833.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="300" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-R_iMx8l1OE0/X2ToCI5DKKI/AAAAAAAE0cc/wCsFDCHN8e0ZLlxZztn76LuODSi91GUWACPcBGAsYHg/w400-h300/IMG_20200908_104925833.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">miles of great bike paths<br />Durango Colorado</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-PM1iO4v9QXQ/X2ToCGjGPzI/AAAAAAAE0cc/jB7NlZKHpBwFETEXranCOsyA1i2G8cUzwCPcBGAsYHg/s4000/IMG_20200908_105142444.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="300" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-PM1iO4v9QXQ/X2ToCGjGPzI/AAAAAAAE0cc/jB7NlZKHpBwFETEXranCOsyA1i2G8cUzwCPcBGAsYHg/w400-h300/IMG_20200908_105142444.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="400" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">this is as far as I got. Dark clouds quickly<br />formed and as I started to head back,<br />a few drops became a downpour,<br />which turned into hale!</td></tr></tbody></table><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-PM1iO4v9QXQ/X2ToCGjGPzI/AAAAAAAE0cc/jB7NlZKHpBwFETEXranCOsyA1i2G8cUzwCPcBGAsYHg/s4000/IMG_20200908_105142444.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div><br /><h3 style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;">Repairs or educating the owner?</h3>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">Well, I had the
idiot engine light come on over the past week or two. Then it would
go out. Decided the second time it came on to have the engine
diagnostics done. A great small diesel engine shop in Durango was
able to check everything out. I got some valuable information of the
operation of the Mercedes engine/Sprinter as well. Worth the charge
and now I know a bit more.
</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />
</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">Checking out my
options for the next couple of days, as the weather is continuing to
be cold and just yucky, I found a Passport America campground, that’s
half off for most nights only about an hour west of Durango. I’ve
discovered, when the weather is going to be especially yucky (cold) I
prefer to find a campground with electric hookups. Comfort is worth
the bit of extra $$.
</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />
</p>
<h3 style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;">RV TIP:</h3>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />
</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">I use a small Hughes
Volt meter, plugged into a regular A/C outlet. It lets me know if
the voltage has dropped to unsafe levels. Currently it has been
reading 111-114 volts which is very low and could easily cause damage
to many appliances, microwave, A/C or heat-pump.
</p><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br /></p>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-WEqVeDIZT1g/X2TqW-fQkqI/AAAAAAAE0ck/pXvfO2hkl4osWCxAfZE9z7Q7MmxicaomQCPcBGAsYHg/s2941/IMG_20200912_084210497.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2941" data-original-width="2858" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-WEqVeDIZT1g/X2TqW-fQkqI/AAAAAAAE0ck/pXvfO2hkl4osWCxAfZE9z7Q7MmxicaomQCPcBGAsYHg/s320/IMG_20200912_084210497.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">plugs into any outlet<br />and tells you the volts<br />Should be close to 120V</td></tr></tbody></table><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br /><br />
</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">Use the voltage
meter to determine if you should use any electronics that could get
damaged by low voltage.</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />
</p>
<h3 style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;">Notes: </h3><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br /></p><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">Back in
Alamosa Colorado, I noted many of the men wear guns. Not sure if
it’s a sign of virility or was I actually in a dangerous area.</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />
</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">While in Salida, at
the visitor center checking out possible dispersed campgrounds, the
gal mentioned a couple of campgrounds north of town, then retracted
them, as she said their were unsavory types living in that area.
</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />
</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">While in the Cortez
area, which had closed down their town to outsiders this past spring
due to heavy Covid 19 cases in the area, I did some checking and at
first thought it was still high, but after rechecking the internet,
come to find out the County has recently had 4 cases so far in Sept,
2020.
</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />
</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">Of interest, the
Indian Reservations in the area are all closed to outsiders. Not
sure if their Covid count is included in the counties numbers, doubt
it.
</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />
</p>
<h3 style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;">Moving more
frequently:
</h3>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />
</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">a friend online
asked about my moving more often from site to site. I had noticed
that myself and had started to give it some thought. Though I’m
not necessarily traveling great distances between campsites, I sure
have been moving around a lot. This weeks list of campgrounds is no
exception. Except for my months stay in Kanab, which I really
enjoyed, I think with the Class C camper, I’m finding it so easy to
move on, that I often just say to myself, just move on down the road.
</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">I would like to get
back to the time frame of staying at each campsite for at least a
week before heading on out. We’ll see what the future travels have
in store.</p><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br /></p><h3 style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;">Telluride: a miss adventure</h3><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">Oh, and I didn't even talk about the journey to Telluride! Which right up front was a major disappointment for me. Arrived on a Monday, figuring it would not be crowded. But, the place was so crowded, nary a parking spot could be found. Tons of people, all with face masks, but way to crowded for me to enjoy. So it turned out the drive from Dolores to Telluride, with a short stop in Rico was the main attractions. </p><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-RpDZM1-TLgM/X2Tv0e6iiLI/AAAAAAAE0dU/iXmJs-fwY4Qcx0JP2fqPuH9p5bkR30OPwCPcBGAsYHg/s4320/IMG_2635.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3240" data-original-width="4320" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-RpDZM1-TLgM/X2Tv0e6iiLI/AAAAAAAE0dU/iXmJs-fwY4Qcx0JP2fqPuH9p5bkR30OPwCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/IMG_2635.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zIX-Z15fPTM/X2Tv0VoQtcI/AAAAAAAE0dU/DlEhuEz9lrECVw23v4J9xYFSKwU3lXVNQCPcBGAsYHg/s4320/IMG_2641.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3240" data-original-width="4320" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zIX-Z15fPTM/X2Tv0VoQtcI/AAAAAAAE0dU/DlEhuEz9lrECVw23v4J9xYFSKwU3lXVNQCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/IMG_2641.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-JFlz8VMFxJM/X2Tv0SjYKCI/AAAAAAAE0dU/1p3NPFV8Obs6IqjNjhy_dcd24p1Iauc-QCPcBGAsYHg/s4320/IMG_2683.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3240" data-original-width="4320" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-JFlz8VMFxJM/X2Tv0SjYKCI/AAAAAAAE0dU/1p3NPFV8Obs6IqjNjhy_dcd24p1Iauc-QCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/IMG_2683.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="640" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">ahhhh, but the views along hwy 145 were perfect</td></tr></tbody></table><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-JFlz8VMFxJM/X2Tv0SjYKCI/AAAAAAAE0dU/1p3NPFV8Obs6IqjNjhy_dcd24p1Iauc-QCPcBGAsYHg/s4320/IMG_2683.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7re7k_WhzSg/X2Tv0REiH0I/AAAAAAAE0dU/txSeVlj1MRARMNluWNSFmc7ypxkLECZowCPcBGAsYHg/s4320/IMG_2699.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3240" data-original-width="4320" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7re7k_WhzSg/X2Tv0REiH0I/AAAAAAAE0dU/txSeVlj1MRARMNluWNSFmc7ypxkLECZowCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/IMG_2699.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">scenes from the small mining town of Rico</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LF7sDtXy73U/X2Tv0ewGyrI/AAAAAAAE0dU/B7_CT6T8GqU8DkLpuBYmRY2gzVXyC6RNwCPcBGAsYHg/s4320/IMG_2701.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /><img border="0" data-original-height="3240" data-original-width="4320" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LF7sDtXy73U/X2Tv0ewGyrI/AAAAAAAE0dU/B7_CT6T8GqU8DkLpuBYmRY2gzVXyC6RNwCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/IMG_2701.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KL2y5aoo1Bc/X2Tv0QYDpBI/AAAAAAAE0dU/8rkhssxgV3AINYv8xHvtVW1-tcIoWrQ3gCPcBGAsYHg/s4320/IMG_2716.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3240" data-original-width="4320" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KL2y5aoo1Bc/X2Tv0QYDpBI/AAAAAAAE0dU/8rkhssxgV3AINYv8xHvtVW1-tcIoWrQ3gCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/IMG_2716.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="640" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">the town court house<br />looks like it's a library now</td></tr></tbody></table><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KL2y5aoo1Bc/X2Tv0QYDpBI/AAAAAAAE0dU/8rkhssxgV3AINYv8xHvtVW1-tcIoWrQ3gCPcBGAsYHg/s4320/IMG_2716.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xU_-13aVNGU/X2Tv0SjqsLI/AAAAAAAE0dU/QPRCZd3sPAgXCqUpT3Gqmj_iZBS2a-ZMQCPcBGAsYHg/s4000/IMG_20200914_114848103.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xU_-13aVNGU/X2Tv0SjqsLI/AAAAAAAE0dU/QPRCZd3sPAgXCqUpT3Gqmj_iZBS2a-ZMQCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/IMG_20200914_114848103.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">just a side note, part of my not getting into<br />Telluride, besides it being unbelievably crowded,<br />was that my back has gone out again, lots of pain<br />which usually lasts about a week,<br />while I take pain pills like they are candy.<br />ps.... feeling better (about a week later)</td></tr></tbody></table><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />PS I'm way behind writing and editing....</p><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">More photos:</p><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><a href="https://photos.app.goo.gl/totftF9vqzDwSsW18" target="_blank">Pagosa, Wolf Creek Pass</a></p><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><a href="https://photos.app.goo.gl/jWYXTbyMDfCwuCAy9" target="_blank">Durango Colorado</a></p><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><a href="https://photos.app.goo.gl/ouHhC6XhV4UNJBR37" target="_blank">Dolores Colorado</a></p><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><a href="https://photos.app.goo.gl/zuuvuzhenoA7Ggtq6" target="_blank">Ride to Telluride, but more pics of Rico, hwy 145</a></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div>doug palosaarihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06788577431487694015noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7226837123536034405.post-75211631505464202362020-09-07T18:24:00.000-05:002020-09-07T18:24:08.353-05:002020-25<p> </p><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">25-2020</p>
<h3 style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;">Great Sand Dunes area, Part 2<br />Creede Colorado</h3>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">Campground: San
Luis State Wildlife Area. A Former Colorado State Park. Cost:
Daily, 5 day, or yearly Fishing pass. I paid $32.14 for a 5 day
fishing license (out of state price) making my daily fee $6.41. nice
covered picnic table, 30/50 amp electric hookups. Water available
and dump station.
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<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">Campground: Walmart
parking lot: Alamosa Colorado</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">no pictures</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">Campground:
Dispersed camping, Rio Grande National Forest. Hwy 160 Wolf Creek
Pass.</p><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br /></p>
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<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">Campground:
Dispersed camping, Rio Grande National Forest. Palisades established
campground, 10 miles east of Creede Colorado. $13 Senior rate. $26
regular. Picnic tables, Bear storage, dumpster, well water pump.
Pit toilets. Lush pine tree forest and Rio Grande River (it’s
origins are right up the road)</p><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br /></p>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-lWmdrzRP_eI/X1a0Wj9GXJI/AAAAAAAEzAU/5qgw0xsCQng4DiORRjDTwzELd43qPBL9gCPcBGAsYHg/s4320/IMG_2544.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3240" data-original-width="4320" height="300" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-lWmdrzRP_eI/X1a0Wj9GXJI/AAAAAAAEzAU/5qgw0xsCQng4DiORRjDTwzELd43qPBL9gCPcBGAsYHg/w400-h300/IMG_2544.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">sunset view from my patio<br /> Palisades established campground,</td></tr></tbody></table><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br /><br />
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<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">Before I leave the
Great Sand Dunes NP area, let me describe why I think this is a great
place to stay for awhile. You already know about the inexpensive
campground: San Luis State Wildlife Area. But there is much more to
this area. First off, it’s only a 30 minute drive to the town of
Alamosa, which has all the stores you’d need, including Walmart's,
grocery stores, hardware, and Walgreen drug store. So it’s
convenient from that standpoint. Next it has a number of attractions
that I find appealing. The Sand Dunes of course, The hot geothermal
swimming pools, a gator farm, really. And the UFO observation tower.
And 30 minutes south of Alamosa, in the town of Antonio, is a unique
feature. A series of ‘castles”
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<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">From the San Luis
State Wildlife Area campground, it’s only about a 15 or 20 minute
ride to the geothermal pools. Inexpensive and a great way to enjoy a
large swimming pool, lap pool, and hot pool. They have a small
hotel, Rv park as well as a nice spot for lunch or a snack. Believe
me, when your essentially in the middle of nowhere, that’s quite a
treat.
</p><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br /></p>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-WxnPJlaA5MU/X1a21uQbyWI/AAAAAAAEzAk/MB_sgEGbPa02wlWPHDEDWQk40ycEH5KWgCPcBGAsYHg/s4320/IMG_2384.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3240" data-original-width="4320" height="375" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-WxnPJlaA5MU/X1a21uQbyWI/AAAAAAAEzAk/MB_sgEGbPa02wlWPHDEDWQk40ycEH5KWgCPcBGAsYHg/w500-h375/IMG_2384.JPG" width="500" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">numerous sightings have occurred in <br />this area for years</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xQEjBiUaVYs/X1a21g_ISvI/AAAAAAAEzAk/7vnS8IGUVwM3KbS-8vbXmScDEuzuKWZQQCPcBGAsYHg/s4320/IMG_2391.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /><img border="0" data-original-height="3240" data-original-width="4320" height="300" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xQEjBiUaVYs/X1a21g_ISvI/AAAAAAAEzAk/7vnS8IGUVwM3KbS-8vbXmScDEuzuKWZQQCPcBGAsYHg/w400-h300/IMG_2391.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jzQ11w2zOnw/X1a21oADbDI/AAAAAAAEzAk/wiu72hnjQnkoau4CsuiMXF9IVjlN8wGkwCPcBGAsYHg/s4320/IMG_2397.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3240" data-original-width="4320" height="300" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jzQ11w2zOnw/X1a21oADbDI/AAAAAAAEzAk/wiu72hnjQnkoau4CsuiMXF9IVjlN8wGkwCPcBGAsYHg/w400-h300/IMG_2397.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">people leave objects in the UFO "garden"<br />not sure how Taylor Swift would feel<br />about this :)</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Cg0jQHbHfa4/X1a21rI1D2I/AAAAAAAEzAk/YHs7r11f_K4DonoqIx5oNKVmO0FLrfCMACPcBGAsYHg/s4320/IMG_2399.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3240" data-original-width="4320" height="300" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Cg0jQHbHfa4/X1a21rI1D2I/AAAAAAAEzAk/YHs7r11f_K4DonoqIx5oNKVmO0FLrfCMACPcBGAsYHg/w400-h300/IMG_2399.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="400" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">people stay overnight/Rving<br />so they can watch and try to see a UFO</td></tr></tbody></table><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Cg0jQHbHfa4/X1a21rI1D2I/AAAAAAAEzAk/YHs7r11f_K4DonoqIx5oNKVmO0FLrfCMACPcBGAsYHg/s4320/IMG_2399.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tTPbRh7j2mQ/X1a21t7CiyI/AAAAAAAEzAk/2XGVG8kXovMvCATrMFo-q_RbJ0K7FMbxwCPcBGAsYHg/s4320/IMG_2396.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3240" data-original-width="4320" height="300" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tTPbRh7j2mQ/X1a21t7CiyI/AAAAAAAEzAk/2XGVG8kXovMvCATrMFo-q_RbJ0K7FMbxwCPcBGAsYHg/w400-h300/IMG_2396.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">supposedly by leaving an object<br />you enhance the Vortex powers??</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tqeuVWlIg2g/X1a21oBLfvI/AAAAAAAEzAk/PK_uKVx23SspMvto71uJuHy3NdqRDJX4gCPcBGAsYHg/s4320/IMG_2403.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3240" data-original-width="4320" height="300" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tqeuVWlIg2g/X1a21oBLfvI/AAAAAAAEzAk/PK_uKVx23SspMvto71uJuHy3NdqRDJX4gCPcBGAsYHg/w400-h300/IMG_2403.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="400" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I thought this was interesting<br />cassette tape....</td></tr></tbody></table><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tqeuVWlIg2g/X1a21oBLfvI/AAAAAAAEzAk/PK_uKVx23SspMvto71uJuHy3NdqRDJX4gCPcBGAsYHg/s4320/IMG_2403.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-StI4bedN2hg/X1a21h8wypI/AAAAAAAEzAk/PsjQqecT6sk5Zz4JjXban4cO183JF7M2QCPcBGAsYHg/s4320/IMG_2405.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3240" data-original-width="4320" height="375" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-StI4bedN2hg/X1a21h8wypI/AAAAAAAEzAk/PsjQqecT6sk5Zz4JjXban4cO183JF7M2QCPcBGAsYHg/w500-h375/IMG_2405.JPG" width="500" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">the closest I've gotten to seeing an alien<br />well except for those crossing the boarder.... </td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-WbHT4siLDvY/X1a21lxpGFI/AAAAAAAEzAk/GDj-lR5tdWUzQ-rIbNS9oPLcPKFWzbJ1ACPcBGAsYHg/s4320/IMG_2412.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /><img border="0" data-original-height="4320" data-original-width="3240" height="500" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-WbHT4siLDvY/X1a21lxpGFI/AAAAAAAEzAk/GDj-lR5tdWUzQ-rIbNS9oPLcPKFWzbJ1ACPcBGAsYHg/w375-h500/IMG_2412.JPG" width="375" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-VSh0I8dJfPE/X1a21kJisLI/AAAAAAAEzAk/d8dVgBTEWwYESlKqEYb538V8UPwxlM1ZwCPcBGAsYHg/s4320/IMG_2408.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4320" data-original-width="3240" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-VSh0I8dJfPE/X1a21kJisLI/AAAAAAAEzAk/d8dVgBTEWwYESlKqEYb538V8UPwxlM1ZwCPcBGAsYHg/w300-h400/IMG_2408.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><br /><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />
</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">A few minutes
further on down the road and your at the UFO Watchtower. It’s even
listed on my National Geographic Adventure Edition Map. The
watchtower is available for anyone staying at their primitive
campground for night viewing. You might even see a UFO. Hmmm. I
talked to the owner/ worker and she said they have had over 200
sightings this past year. Believe it or not. It’s still a fun
place to visit.
</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />
</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">On my exit out of
the area, I of course stopped in the town of Alamosa. Pick up
supplies, medicines, and wouldn’t you know it, I had another
incident with the tire valves. Had an almost flat tire after parking
overnight at Walmart's and was able to limp my way a mile and a half
to a tire shop. They figured out it was a loose valve fitting.
After fixing that, I had them install two valve extensions on the
dually tires as I was unable to reach the inside tires for adding air
when needed. So it all turned out well in the end. An inexpensive
repair/upgrade.</p><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br /></p>
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</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">From Alamosa, I
headed south to Antonio to see an Atlas Obscura site. (that’s a
great app by the way) In the small Spanish town is a series of three
Castles made by hand, by a Spanish gentleman who created it after
surviving the Vietnam War. It was his way of thanking God. He’s
been creating this masterpiece for over 40 years. From things he
finds at the dump, mainly aluminum, wood, hubcaps, you name it.
</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />
</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">He told me about his
family first settling the valley here in southern Colorado, when it
was still a part of the New Mexico territory. His ancestors owned
thousands of acres, and continued to import sheep from Spain over
many years. He told of the unlawness nature of the other settlers in
the area, who often stole their sheep. Many ending up in Australia.
He believes those huges herds of sheep in Australia are all
descendant from those stolen from his family. His original ancestor
from Spain was Jewish and he married a Native American Indian. And
now as a descendant, he is trying to get compensated by the Federal
Government and wants Australia to pay him back billions of dollars
for his families stolen sheep. Quite a story.</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />
</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">But it’s his
unique American Folk Art buildings that show his artistic talent off
so well. I enjoyed learning about his family and this area of the
country that is totally 100% Spanish speaking and filled with such
Spanish/Mexican heritage. The town even had a Spanish Consulate at
one time.
</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />
</p>
<h3 style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;">Interesting Notes:</h3>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />
</p>
<blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0 0 0 40px; padding: 0px;"><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;">I’m staying at a
National Forest Campground in Colorado that currently has no
restrictions on campfires. I asked the camp host about this, since
Colorado has a statewide ban on all open fires outdoors. The camp
host told me that the Federal Government has not put in place any
bans on open camp fires, even when their Smokey the Bear signs all
indicate “Extreme Fire Danger”. So next door to me, a small
younger motor cycle group is have a large campfire each night.
Gathering dry wood from the surrounding forest each day. Odd, just
very odd to my way of thinking.</p></blockquote>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />
</p>
<blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0 0 0 40px; padding: 0px;"><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;">Signs in many of the
stores indicating that the Colorado Governor has dictated the
requirement to wear face coverings while in stores or around people
where social distancing is not possible. One shop in Creede stated
the requirement but added that they didn’t care if you came in
without a mask. Obviously, I would not go into that establishment.
At the laundromat today, everyone was complying to the request to
wear a mask. I was probably the only one sanitizing my hands every
time I touched the machines and opened the door to go in and out of
the building.</p></blockquote>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />
</p>
<blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0 0 0 40px; padding: 0px;"><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;">Continued reports
and studies are indicating the benefits of taking Vitamin D3. I’ve
been deficient for a number of years and currently take 5,000 IU’s
daily. I also get tested yearly to ensure my levels are normal. It
is possible to take too much so check with your doctor if you decide
to add it to your regiment.
</p></blockquote>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />
</p>
<h3 style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;">Creede Colorado.
</h3><div><br /></div>
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</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">A bit off the beaten
path, in the heart of Colorado mining country, mountains, rivers lies
this historic town. I thought I’d been here before. The 20 mile
drive in from hwy 160 looked familiar, but when I got into town, I
didn’t recognized it. I might have been here years ago, but I’m
glad I made the journey to see it again. It was relatively quiet the
first couple times I went into town, but my last day venturing into
Creede was a bit different. I was able to have lunch at an outdoor
seating. Terrible food, not cooked to my request so I won’t
mention the place. After lunch, back out on the sidewalk, the place
was pact. The 5k or 9k run was over and the town had filled up with
lots of people, walking large dogs, chatting in the middle of the
passage ways. Well, that was enough for me, I headed back to the
camper and headed out of Dodge as the saying goes.
</p><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br /></p>
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margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />
</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">Note: Could not
find a good coffee shop in Creede.
</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />
</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">Back at the
campsite, Palisades campground, half way between Creede and South
Fork, I enjoyed a perfect afternoon. Sunny, warm in the afternoon,
no bugs what so ever. Not even a fly to swat away. Nice neighbors
to talk to in the late afternoon</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />
</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">More photos:</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><a href="https://photos.app.goo.gl/VTo63bxqxWbrdH7u5" target="_blank">Cano's Castle</a></p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><a href="https://photos.app.goo.gl/NBwQYsPidHMvzwRh9" target="_blank">Geothermal Pools,
UFO Tower, Silver Castles folk artistic</a></p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><a href="https://photos.app.goo.gl/1i636VGiqzFLwt8t6" target="_blank">Creede Colorado</a></p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">
</p>
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</p>
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</p>doug palosaarihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06788577431487694015noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7226837123536034405.post-19972453106851299662020-08-30T13:51:00.000-05:002020-08-30T13:51:04.830-05:002020-24 Salida to Great Sand Dunes, Colorado<p> </p><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">2020-24</p>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8nFmorFFexY/X0vrB0b1deI/AAAAAAAEyXY/04qnnZhiEsIHgdStyD8BHKUn3jWNki1yQCPcBGAsYHg/s4320/IMG_2272.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3240" data-original-width="4320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8nFmorFFexY/X0vrB0b1deI/AAAAAAAEyXY/04qnnZhiEsIHgdStyD8BHKUn3jWNki1yQCPcBGAsYHg/s640/IMG_2272.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">San Luis State Wildlife Area. </span></td></tr></tbody></table><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br /><br />
</p>
<h3 style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;">Salida Colorado<br />Great Sand Dunes
national park</h3>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">Campground: Salida,
Walmart. Free parking 24 hrs only.</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">Campground: San
Luis State Wildlife Area. A Former Colorado State Park. Cost:
Daily, 5 day, or yearly Fishing pass. I paid $32.14 for a 5 day
fishing license (out of state price) making my daily fee $6.41. nice
covered picnic table, 30/50 amp electric hookups. Water (currently not available) and dump station.</p><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br /></p>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6QjPFz4Iqgo/X0vrccAGH8I/AAAAAAAEyXg/NTDjuXmzToU5MOCUZLIkAMKinsrYwTiFgCPcBGAsYHg/s4000/IMG_20200827_171113133.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2393" data-original-width="4000" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6QjPFz4Iqgo/X0vrccAGH8I/AAAAAAAEyXg/NTDjuXmzToU5MOCUZLIkAMKinsrYwTiFgCPcBGAsYHg/s640/IMG_20200827_171113133.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">San Luis State Wildlife Area. campground, a former Colorado State park</span></td></tr></tbody></table><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br /><br />
</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">Plans change and
that can be a good thing. I headed to Salida where I’d ordered my
mail to be delivered General Delivery. I now request postal tracking
as I then know exactly when it has been received by the local post
office.
</p><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br /></p>
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</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">I like this town
very much. They have a vibrant old part of downtown. A number of
blocks have been blocked to vehicle traffic. Will hopefully come
back when there this pandemic is under control.
</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">In the mean time I
stopped in the visitor center and picked up a couple of maps for bike
trails in town. They also have an extensive network of bike trails
in the surrounding forests and mountains.
</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">What a great way to
tour a town, as they have an ever expanding network of bike paths. I
enjoyed the morning, riding my e-bike “little zippy” into town.
Along the river for bit and then, since it was early morning, I rode
around the downtown area for a while, before getting back on the bike
paths. So exhilarating. I discovered there is a bike spur real
close to the Walmarts as well.</p><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br /></p>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7hXgACP6lyY/X0vsxsxFXHI/AAAAAAAEyX0/FTdXSzvGtVgMsol5nweKfjlALuOZx1tPgCPcBGAsYHg/s4000/IMG_20200827_101855620.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7hXgACP6lyY/X0vsxsxFXHI/AAAAAAAEyX0/FTdXSzvGtVgMsol5nweKfjlALuOZx1tPgCPcBGAsYHg/s640/IMG_20200827_101855620.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ace hardware, propane fill up</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KaXQi2_mj8w/X0vsxkNYDYI/AAAAAAAEyX0/1hhqzQxFtngmCEl0qW4gI_xb2eivvsyQwCPcBGAsYHg/s4000/IMG_20200827_093853113.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KaXQi2_mj8w/X0vsxkNYDYI/AAAAAAAEyX0/1hhqzQxFtngmCEl0qW4gI_xb2eivvsyQwCPcBGAsYHg/s640/IMG_20200827_093853113.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="640" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">excellent system of bike trails in town, Salida CO</td></tr></tbody></table><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KaXQi2_mj8w/X0vsxkNYDYI/AAAAAAAEyX0/1hhqzQxFtngmCEl0qW4gI_xb2eivvsyQwCPcBGAsYHg/s4000/IMG_20200827_093853113.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zhKJlYsrcO8/X0vsxvTO_vI/AAAAAAAEyX0/qZnW5iD9Sa4bg7B2G2WMwF15pjceXisgwCPcBGAsYHg/s4000/IMG_20200827_093848453.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zhKJlYsrcO8/X0vsxvTO_vI/AAAAAAAEyX0/qZnW5iD9Sa4bg7B2G2WMwF15pjceXisgwCPcBGAsYHg/s640/IMG_20200827_093848453.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-anFVit_j69Q/X0vsxniYgZI/AAAAAAAEyX0/L48h2ew8p20yPEpx1jXLaZIfa4E2tXdNwCPcBGAsYHg/s4000/IMG_20200827_090604118.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-anFVit_j69Q/X0vsxniYgZI/AAAAAAAEyX0/L48h2ew8p20yPEpx1jXLaZIfa4E2tXdNwCPcBGAsYHg/s640/IMG_20200827_090604118.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uSrNSnSW6hU/X0vsxpLSwsI/AAAAAAAEyX0/wBycVvU9PAE6vtRulo5weOjYRs__gwraQCPcBGAsYHg/s4000/IMG_20200827_090413989.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uSrNSnSW6hU/X0vsxpLSwsI/AAAAAAAEyX0/wBycVvU9PAE6vtRulo5weOjYRs__gwraQCPcBGAsYHg/s640/IMG_20200827_090413989.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xkzXm3MFc5A/X0vsxmfgOeI/AAAAAAAEyX0/sfROEKfWaaQpbJmtya2YfE8FIPydVHmsQCPcBGAsYHg/s4000/IMG_20200827_090734307.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xkzXm3MFc5A/X0vsxmfgOeI/AAAAAAAEyX0/sfROEKfWaaQpbJmtya2YfE8FIPydVHmsQCPcBGAsYHg/s640/IMG_20200827_090734307.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rPbDuGNuvyA/X0vsxs7ONaI/AAAAAAAEyX0/jtypCeK-IPMwuCe9dPkKQJ4M_XRtkQW-wCPcBGAsYHg/s4000/IMG_20200827_090223845.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rPbDuGNuvyA/X0vsxs7ONaI/AAAAAAAEyX0/jtypCeK-IPMwuCe9dPkKQJ4M_XRtkQW-wCPcBGAsYHg/s640/IMG_20200827_090223845.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">After refilling my
propane tank, I’ve been using Ace hardware stores quite a bit
lately. Then it was off to find a dump station and fresh water. A
visitor center (Poncha Springs) just outside of Salida has a dump
station, cost $10 and potable water is free. And they permit 24 hr
overnight parking Rv’s.</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />
</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><b>RV TIP</b>: If there
is no one in line to use the water faucet at a dump station, I have
my hose ready with a good tight spray nozzle and do a quick hose down
of the road dust on the camper. Concentrating on the bottom half on
each side and washing the whole back end. I’m usually able to get
most of the dirt and dust hosed off quickly and I’m on my way. I
don’t bring out the scrubbing brush, just a quick hose-down.</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />
</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">I had a choice today
of staying one more day or even a couple of days in the Salida area,
so I checked out the closest BLM boondocking site. It turned out to
be a nice site, though getting to it would not work for an Rv longer
than 26-28 ft as I had to pass between a couple of railroad concrete
pillars to get to the site. Along the Arkansas river. Pretty spot.
Across the river, I could hear traffic noise from the highway. Just
didn’t feel right, perhaps too isolated for my tastes.
</p><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br /></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9UjoyOGKuGY/X0vtpUmQoxI/AAAAAAAEyX8/BU62KxFm-fAF99h7xvbPAVg_a4RZuiIGgCPcBGAsYHg/s4000/IMG_20200827_110135261.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9UjoyOGKuGY/X0vtpUmQoxI/AAAAAAAEyX8/BU62KxFm-fAF99h7xvbPAVg_a4RZuiIGgCPcBGAsYHg/s640/IMG_20200827_110135261.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">signs along BLM dispersed camping, outside of Salida CO</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/--06_03ywzwo/X0vtpbfhSrI/AAAAAAAEyX8/_NOO39Zvn5YwEUgbE9SmhlbkB4BHWcsDgCPcBGAsYHg/s4000/IMG_20200827_105954739.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/--06_03ywzwo/X0vtpbfhSrI/AAAAAAAEyX8/_NOO39Zvn5YwEUgbE9SmhlbkB4BHWcsDgCPcBGAsYHg/s640/IMG_20200827_105954739.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">should have turned left, I turned right....</td></tr></tbody></table><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/--06_03ywzwo/X0vtpbfhSrI/AAAAAAAEyX8/_NOO39Zvn5YwEUgbE9SmhlbkB4BHWcsDgCPcBGAsYHg/s4000/IMG_20200827_105954739.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mWodVjGyUDQ/X0vtpUOCXVI/AAAAAAAEyX8/U3MD4Dmj8EQL92KX5-NVqBdA2hJtTv9zgCPcBGAsYHg/s4000/IMG_20200827_105905050.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mWodVjGyUDQ/X0vtpUOCXVI/AAAAAAAEyX8/U3MD4Dmj8EQL92KX5-NVqBdA2hJtTv9zgCPcBGAsYHg/s640/IMG_20200827_105905050.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">had to drive under an old railroad track bridge</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-unlx0C-gsKs/X0vtpZkkz9I/AAAAAAAEyX8/ZnGqVHZcr_gAyX0Ot_mKWd4rQDKsioLRwCPcBGAsYHg/s4000/IMG_20200827_105839915.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-unlx0C-gsKs/X0vtpZkkz9I/AAAAAAAEyX8/ZnGqVHZcr_gAyX0Ot_mKWd4rQDKsioLRwCPcBGAsYHg/s640/IMG_20200827_105839915.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-21On_MguCfw/X0vtpdQh5dI/AAAAAAAEyX8/LXZDPypUfI8nE7Iq_Ihd8DvAOTFX5zO1QCPcBGAsYHg/s4000/IMG_20200827_105824156.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-21On_MguCfw/X0vtpdQh5dI/AAAAAAAEyX8/LXZDPypUfI8nE7Iq_Ihd8DvAOTFX5zO1QCPcBGAsYHg/s640/IMG_20200827_105824156.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-EDHixcty6Ig/X0vtpbA5k9I/AAAAAAAEyX8/id1Qdh3DOZ4v84BPN93AN_J2bb86Eb4DgCPcBGAsYHg/s4000/IMG_20200827_105808647.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-EDHixcty6Ig/X0vtpbA5k9I/AAAAAAAEyX8/id1Qdh3DOZ4v84BPN93AN_J2bb86Eb4DgCPcBGAsYHg/s640/IMG_20200827_105808647.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">might have had something to do with<br />my decision to move on....</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YjMQ3q0Sk5g/X0vtpXuxH0I/AAAAAAAEyX8/Qssn_YPU31kw21gFJNaU_VbSLANdCenbgCPcBGAsYHg/s4000/IMG_20200827_105754559.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YjMQ3q0Sk5g/X0vtpXuxH0I/AAAAAAAEyX8/Qssn_YPU31kw21gFJNaU_VbSLANdCenbgCPcBGAsYHg/s640/IMG_20200827_105754559.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="640" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">not recommended for larger rigs....</td></tr></tbody></table><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YjMQ3q0Sk5g/X0vtpXuxH0I/AAAAAAAEyX8/Qssn_YPU31kw21gFJNaU_VbSLANdCenbgCPcBGAsYHg/s4000/IMG_20200827_105754559.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-SGRLyL4nxqk/X0vtpXiaXII/AAAAAAAEyX8/lSPedSNvZT4TksbtJiGOpjONNcVzWla1ACPcBGAsYHg/s4000/IMG_20200827_105746913.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-SGRLyL4nxqk/X0vtpXiaXII/AAAAAAAEyX8/lSPedSNvZT4TksbtJiGOpjONNcVzWla1ACPcBGAsYHg/s640/IMG_20200827_105746913.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UfDXp6HpdPA/X0vtpRQHRPI/AAAAAAAEyX8/OV3k9lY8tTIN9nDmqK4QuEVZAlnQZz5jgCPcBGAsYHg/s4000/IMG_20200827_105603919.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UfDXp6HpdPA/X0vtpRQHRPI/AAAAAAAEyX8/OV3k9lY8tTIN9nDmqK4QuEVZAlnQZz5jgCPcBGAsYHg/s640/IMG_20200827_105603919.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZbX0y6YPTB8/X0vtpeO7R1I/AAAAAAAEyX8/zcp4el1FE4cZLb0MiiJLZHR8Tckmbu3DwCPcBGAsYHg/s4000/IMG_20200827_105440046.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZbX0y6YPTB8/X0vtpeO7R1I/AAAAAAAEyX8/zcp4el1FE4cZLb0MiiJLZHR8Tckmbu3DwCPcBGAsYHg/s640/IMG_20200827_105440046.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">pretty site, but getting here, well<br />not the best</td></tr></tbody></table><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br /><br /></p>
<h3 style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;"> Great Sand Dunes NP.</h3>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">So having a couple
of options, including staying overnight at the visitor center outside
of town, I decided to head on down to a unique spot outside of the
Great Sand Dunes NP. San Luis State Wildlife Area which was formerly
a Colorado State Park. What a unique campground. For about $6.50 a
night (for cost of an out of state fishing license) I could stay at
the campground. Picnic table, shelter, and electric hookups.
</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">What makes this such
a good deal is that Colorado state parks typically charge an entrance
fee $9.oo and a camping fee, $28.oo. They even charge for
Primitive/Dispersed sites, $18.oo. Oh and there’s a reservation
fee as well.</p><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br /></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-sGLuqCY-Tvk/X0vvAOM5ngI/AAAAAAAEyYM/w7OhKyL9-mAJ4h9IS9e7NSQBbQBuIgEggCPcBGAsYHg/s4000/IMG_20200829_103654520.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-sGLuqCY-Tvk/X0vvAOM5ngI/AAAAAAAEyYM/w7OhKyL9-mAJ4h9IS9e7NSQBbQBuIgEggCPcBGAsYHg/s640/IMG_20200829_103654520.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br />San Luis State Wildlife Area which was formerly a Colorado State Park<br />entrance</td></tr></tbody></table><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br /><br /></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-a7zMV988aRI/X0vuv19tbGI/AAAAAAAEyYE/z35EN3RtWJoiE20C3On-Tzxx9jziA4-LwCPcBGAsYHg/s4000/IMG_20200828_084241251.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-a7zMV988aRI/X0vuv19tbGI/AAAAAAAEyYE/z35EN3RtWJoiE20C3On-Tzxx9jziA4-LwCPcBGAsYHg/s640/IMG_20200828_084241251.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">hmmm, what was danger....</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-VthYwBUDRNc/X0vuvycN1mI/AAAAAAAEyYE/boJWdBP83gEwwmkEr98fDXH8y9jbWF4EwCPcBGAsYHg/s4000/IMG_20200828_083459542.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-VthYwBUDRNc/X0vuvycN1mI/AAAAAAAEyYE/boJWdBP83gEwwmkEr98fDXH8y9jbWF4EwCPcBGAsYHg/s640/IMG_20200828_083459542.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="640" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I'll make it back to this campsite again</td></tr></tbody></table><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-VthYwBUDRNc/X0vuvycN1mI/AAAAAAAEyYE/boJWdBP83gEwwmkEr98fDXH8y9jbWF4EwCPcBGAsYHg/s4000/IMG_20200828_083459542.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-emcSq55mwmw/X0vuv5H3Z-I/AAAAAAAEyYE/ObXL7omgXm4zC-Qgj_RFnr6vJTKZhAAlwCPcBGAsYHg/s4320/IMG_2281.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3240" data-original-width="4320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-emcSq55mwmw/X0vuv5H3Z-I/AAAAAAAEyYE/ObXL7omgXm4zC-Qgj_RFnr6vJTKZhAAlwCPcBGAsYHg/s640/IMG_2281.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">first views of Great Sand Dunes<br />from campground, 20 miles away<br />yes they appeared white on the first day I arrived</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-C3gdujmp0wk/X0vuvyYFYpI/AAAAAAAEyYE/6XIstYwNfJ0scu9jI-8R6RAor30fIM4tACPcBGAsYHg/s4000/IMG_20200827_171113133.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2393" data-original-width="4000" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-C3gdujmp0wk/X0vuvyYFYpI/AAAAAAAEyYE/6XIstYwNfJ0scu9jI-8R6RAor30fIM4tACPcBGAsYHg/s640/IMG_20200827_171113133.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="640" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">and electric, what a deal</td></tr></tbody></table><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-C3gdujmp0wk/X0vuvyYFYpI/AAAAAAAEyYE/6XIstYwNfJ0scu9jI-8R6RAor30fIM4tACPcBGAsYHg/s4000/IMG_20200827_171113133.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div><br /><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />
</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">I’m sure it won’t
last, but I’m using it for now. This campground is on a large open
plane, filled with sage and other low scrub as flat as can be to the
horizon to the west. To the east are mountain ranges and the Sand
Dunes NP. The sage was fragrant as I arrived at my campsite.
</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">So the bottom line,
San Luis State Wildlife Area campground is one of my favorite
campgrounds of this seasons camping. You already know I love a
bargain and this park with electric, and covered picnic table and
paved pull-thru, well I feel like I’ve landed in one of those fancy
“resort campgrounds”. It really doesn’t take much to make me
happy.</p>
<h3 style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;">Sound Bar, Music, TV</h3>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">Recently along with
getting a new flat screen tv, I purchased a Vizio sound bar for the
Tv. Works great as the speakers on Tv’s really are lousy. It’s
serving two purposes, besides enhancing the Tv sound, I’m able to
connect to it via Bluetooth with my tablet or cell phone for
connecting to internet radio. I’m currently using an app called
Radio FM. Tons of free radio stations from all over the world.
Categorized by type of music. What a treat. Good sound, good music,
you can almost see me twirling, dancing and singing for joy. Thank
goodness you actually can’t see me (grins and giggles)</p>
<h3 style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;">Great Sand Dunes National Park</h3>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">The following day,
even with the skies still a bit overcast and lots of low hanging fog
on the mountain range near the Great Sand Dunes NP, I decided it
might make for a couple of good pictures, sans blue skies. So with
that in mind I had my coffee, oatmeal for breakfast and then I was
off to the Dunes on the other side of the lake.
</p><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br /></p>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0jk_Q_kEyYo/X0vwQgnBtWI/AAAAAAAEyYU/xMDedNoisWU2ulOeIaBDXi3ypeBgWK0FgCPcBGAsYHg/s4320/IMG_2379.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3240" data-original-width="4320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0jk_Q_kEyYo/X0vwQgnBtWI/AAAAAAAEyYU/xMDedNoisWU2ulOeIaBDXi3ypeBgWK0FgCPcBGAsYHg/s640/IMG_2379.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">heading to the Great Sand Dunes NP<br />highest sand dunes in U.S.</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-amPc-eftTV8/X0vwQkNIw-I/AAAAAAAEyYU/ULV_HsazvUIHpihnRouzseF3iHuDVTRKQCPcBGAsYHg/s4320/IMG_2307.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /><img border="0" data-original-height="3240" data-original-width="4320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-amPc-eftTV8/X0vwQkNIw-I/AAAAAAAEyYU/ULV_HsazvUIHpihnRouzseF3iHuDVTRKQCPcBGAsYHg/s640/IMG_2307.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Vqb2NsXkMhw/X0vwQlH5R8I/AAAAAAAEyYU/7miJjouUBgkBc3KngjUrW5qB_dIwzBg2wCPcBGAsYHg/s4320/IMG_2305.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2626" data-original-width="4320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Vqb2NsXkMhw/X0vwQlH5R8I/AAAAAAAEyYU/7miJjouUBgkBc3KngjUrW5qB_dIwzBg2wCPcBGAsYHg/s640/IMG_2305.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FoqOkCEDg4I/X0vwQlCxkZI/AAAAAAAEyYU/lFMA8RtrmAQi6hyGB-v8L-PFHdExNJU9QCPcBGAsYHg/s4320/IMG_2286.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3240" data-original-width="4320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FoqOkCEDg4I/X0vwQlCxkZI/AAAAAAAEyYU/lFMA8RtrmAQi6hyGB-v8L-PFHdExNJU9QCPcBGAsYHg/s640/IMG_2286.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-28-IziC_-VU/X0vwQqytrpI/AAAAAAAEyYU/d6NNUym8TXM4-enWr1hdMkY8DZP-_am1gCPcBGAsYHg/s4320/IMG_2288.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3240" data-original-width="4320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-28-IziC_-VU/X0vwQqytrpI/AAAAAAAEyYU/d6NNUym8TXM4-enWr1hdMkY8DZP-_am1gCPcBGAsYHg/s640/IMG_2288.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">What an interesting
park. Though they have a large visitor center and a campground, the
road past the entrance pay station is barely a mile in length with
only one road leading to a picnic area/ sand dune access. A 4 wheel
dirt road is available, for those so equipped which leaves 90 percent
of us out. Limiting the average day visitor to two small dirt
parking lots for hiking trails and the larger parking lot for picnic
and dunes access.</p><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br /></p>
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</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">I had gotten here
early and had no trouble getting a parking spot. By the time I left
a couple hours later, the traffic entering the park was a steady
stream and the parking lot was full. Wonder if they have a limit to
those entering?
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<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">And oh my, that is
one big sand dunes. Tallest in the U.S. Largest I’ve ever seen.
Because it rained out yesterday, the dunes are a dark gray/brown as
opposed to their normal lighter tan color. And from a distance, my
campsite, with light shining on them yesterday before the rains, they
turned almost pure white. I did climb up a set of the dunes, but did
not venture to the very tip-pity top of the dunes. Fun watching the
families trying to sled down the sides of the dunes. A bit too wet
for any good action, but still, I could tell they were all having
more than enough fun. Others sitting on the dunes, having a nice
chat or just walking along the top ridges of the dunes.
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<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-sZlC_eamIdc/X0vxLT564TI/AAAAAAAEyYo/dKZ4fo6HY2Ep1IdY-f4Q9vjrvMvTDHSpgCPcBGAsYHg/s4320/IMG_2335.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3240" data-original-width="4320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-sZlC_eamIdc/X0vxLT564TI/AAAAAAAEyYo/dKZ4fo6HY2Ep1IdY-f4Q9vjrvMvTDHSpgCPcBGAsYHg/s640/IMG_2335.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">too much fun.</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-VXAdWDogTIg/X0vxLUJsgxI/AAAAAAAEyYo/1rdUKA8ZGEw7lvTRNbM0yTXrTbcdk6U9QCPcBGAsYHg/s4320/IMG_2333.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /><img border="0" data-original-height="3240" data-original-width="4320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-VXAdWDogTIg/X0vxLUJsgxI/AAAAAAAEyYo/1rdUKA8ZGEw7lvTRNbM0yTXrTbcdk6U9QCPcBGAsYHg/s640/IMG_2333.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-MzEuqnA1-sE/X0vxLZ1cEdI/AAAAAAAEyYo/InT7riMYkqQHprgqgzTFT90gPnd_MOoOwCPcBGAsYHg/s4320/IMG_2331.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3240" data-original-width="4320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-MzEuqnA1-sE/X0vxLZ1cEdI/AAAAAAAEyYo/InT7riMYkqQHprgqgzTFT90gPnd_MOoOwCPcBGAsYHg/s640/IMG_2331.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">sand is dark after last nights rains<br />these are big dunes folks</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tk_egPJvD4Y/X0vxLZDNWwI/AAAAAAAEyYo/eGqfZj7vp0g2Gnp-QusHZ6F_Wx4flB64ACPcBGAsYHg/s4320/IMG_2330.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /><img border="0" data-original-height="3240" data-original-width="4320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tk_egPJvD4Y/X0vxLZDNWwI/AAAAAAAEyYo/eGqfZj7vp0g2Gnp-QusHZ6F_Wx4flB64ACPcBGAsYHg/s640/IMG_2330.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3240" data-original-width="4320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Ri5TZOwnHEE/X0vxLX5vFOI/AAAAAAAEyYo/OCurBQMkzDEeSOx_x88sIXr8G8Niq6c0ACPcBGAsYHg/s640/IMG_2325.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-neXhkZsiwPk/X0vxLSeoRgI/AAAAAAAEyYo/zlqsqn0D0LEK4s6Kc10Q5GMUrljOYBLjwCPcBGAsYHg/s4320/IMG_2324.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3240" data-original-width="4320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-neXhkZsiwPk/X0vxLSeoRgI/AAAAAAAEyYo/zlqsqn0D0LEK4s6Kc10Q5GMUrljOYBLjwCPcBGAsYHg/s640/IMG_2324.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">although pretty overcast<br />the temperature was perfect<br />for climbing the dunes</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kM1YIBqBEOw/X0vxLbBQLkI/AAAAAAAEyYo/NAGXk58SmIgVLIobuYE9wFI4CvinCjRdwCPcBGAsYHg/s4320/IMG_2315.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3240" data-original-width="4320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kM1YIBqBEOw/X0vxLbBQLkI/AAAAAAAEyYo/NAGXk58SmIgVLIobuYE9wFI4CvinCjRdwCPcBGAsYHg/s640/IMG_2315.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">valley leading to Great Sand Dunes</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-PIdoO0cYUKw/X0vxLcvRdEI/AAAAAAAEyYo/ra3IGAYh-_Iu518RkkKMS6LvqZVIhF8WACPcBGAsYHg/s4320/IMG_2309.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /><img border="0" data-original-height="3240" data-original-width="4320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-PIdoO0cYUKw/X0vxLcvRdEI/AAAAAAAEyYo/ra3IGAYh-_Iu518RkkKMS6LvqZVIhF8WACPcBGAsYHg/s640/IMG_2309.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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are allowed on the dunes as well.</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">Ok, one more shot of an old building..... </p><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Dq2DXyxoH70/X0v0_iBl-4I/AAAAAAAEyZo/SqgHaeFMG1IMbUYK3sIXQ6UZTKWyduGlACPcBGAsYHg/s4320/IMG_2263.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3240" data-original-width="4320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Dq2DXyxoH70/X0v0_iBl-4I/AAAAAAAEyZo/SqgHaeFMG1IMbUYK3sIXQ6UZTKWyduGlACPcBGAsYHg/s640/IMG_2263.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wMWrNpht_QM/X0v0_mPs0II/AAAAAAAEyZo/vvvz_QKqLxkMtY7AK3hJzWqcJcziUiJxQCPcBGAsYHg/s4320/IMG_2264.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3240" data-original-width="4320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wMWrNpht_QM/X0v0_mPs0II/AAAAAAAEyZo/vvvz_QKqLxkMtY7AK3hJzWqcJcziUiJxQCPcBGAsYHg/s640/IMG_2264.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CXGA_FDsomo/X0v0_l2aN9I/AAAAAAAEyZo/W67ErVw91_A-tMHkKtpNVKnnGZ29tc0kwCPcBGAsYHg/s4320/IMG_2265.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3240" data-original-width="4320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CXGA_FDsomo/X0v0_l2aN9I/AAAAAAAEyZo/W67ErVw91_A-tMHkKtpNVKnnGZ29tc0kwCPcBGAsYHg/s640/IMG_2265.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br /></p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">More photos: </p><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><a href="https://photos.app.goo.gl/oge1RyQY91JcHfeZ7" target="_blank">Salida Colorado</a></p><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><a href="https://photos.app.goo.gl/fVobp984wnsFt6Eo9" target="_blank">Great Sand Dunes, Colorado</a></p>
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</p>doug palosaarihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06788577431487694015noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7226837123536034405.post-40089367234032037932020-08-25T19:54:00.000-05:002020-08-25T19:54:17.135-05:002020-23 Leadville Colorado, Part II: TOURS<p> </p><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">2020-23</p><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br /></p>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Uki8bx6Dt3M/X0WppemREMI/AAAAAAAExs0/MbjvLIfOVD4kskZ9j-O3HOVNJQVOw0kGACPcBGAsYHg/s4000/IMG_20200822_101647876.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Uki8bx6Dt3M/X0WppemREMI/AAAAAAAExs0/MbjvLIfOVD4kskZ9j-O3HOVNJQVOw0kGACPcBGAsYHg/s640/IMG_20200822_101647876.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">The Healy House Museum<br />deeded to Leadville in the late 30's, stayed empty<br />around 1970 the Colorado historical group started renovations</span></td></tr></tbody></table>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br /></p><h3 style="text-align: left;">Leadville Colorado
Part II</h3><p></p>
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<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">Campground: Twin
Lakes Colorado, south of Leadville approx 20 miles. Lots of
dispersed camping around the lake. Established campsites as well….
Checked out one, it was a parking lot maintained by the Forest
service (?) $20 for a parking lot site (no services). Other appear
more like a regular campground.</p><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br /></p>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7OYLfntsO8g/X0WqSWcJFqI/AAAAAAAExs8/D3S55vjQeAUGyFPgyCiOE4KXzcj5aVg1ACPcBGAsYHg/s4000/IMG_20200825_133109386.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7OYLfntsO8g/X0WqSWcJFqI/AAAAAAAExs8/D3S55vjQeAUGyFPgyCiOE4KXzcj5aVg1ACPcBGAsYHg/s640/IMG_20200825_133109386.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Twin Lakes dispursed camp site (west end)<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OhPUfKq0rxY/X0WqSTV2XmI/AAAAAAAExs8/PU8HdRMxAuIWDIUrpLSCAx5yq0E-2de0ACPcBGAsYHg/s4320/IMG_2121.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3240" data-original-width="4320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OhPUfKq0rxY/X0WqSTV2XmI/AAAAAAAExs8/PU8HdRMxAuIWDIUrpLSCAx5yq0E-2de0ACPcBGAsYHg/s640/IMG_2121.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Twin Lakes, dispersed camping (east end)</td></tr></tbody></table><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />
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<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">Well, this story is
all about being able to take a couple of tours during a pandemic.
I’ve had very few opportunities throughout the summer months to
take in any tours. But while in the Leadville area, I decided to
check on a couple and see if I could get in, proper distancing a
must.
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<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">The Healy House
Museum and Dexter Cabin</p><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br /></p>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rPfnLOgXJQE/X0WrQQZb7pI/AAAAAAAExtM/cMwI3jikSQofk1UFa0KavwekQXYkIWl4ACPcBGAsYHg/s4000/IMG_20200822_105656668.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rPfnLOgXJQE/X0WrQQZb7pI/AAAAAAAExtM/cMwI3jikSQofk1UFa0KavwekQXYkIWl4ACPcBGAsYHg/s640/IMG_20200822_105656668.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">The Healy House Museum <br />the gandson of the inventor visited the house</span></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-A_NUT-IwFOA/X0WrQXSXe-I/AAAAAAAExtM/NxTf1qnFjp0d7B9Ed4JuZ7V28AQgjV5IQCPcBGAsYHg/s4000/IMG_20200822_104941874.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-A_NUT-IwFOA/X0WrQXSXe-I/AAAAAAAExtM/NxTf1qnFjp0d7B9Ed4JuZ7V28AQgjV5IQCPcBGAsYHg/s640/IMG_20200822_104941874.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="640" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">my uncle Harold's wife made these and covered <br />their entire living room, I loved it.<br />Rag Rugs</td></tr></tbody></table><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-A_NUT-IwFOA/X0WrQXSXe-I/AAAAAAAExtM/NxTf1qnFjp0d7B9Ed4JuZ7V28AQgjV5IQCPcBGAsYHg/s4000/IMG_20200822_104941874.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LgVHk3QbqDU/X0WrQYwYcvI/AAAAAAAExtM/98s5zXp-c3MlQuur77UrzdKT70vTH5ahwCPcBGAsYHg/s4000/IMG_20200822_104420373.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LgVHk3QbqDU/X0WrQYwYcvI/AAAAAAAExtM/98s5zXp-c3MlQuur77UrzdKT70vTH5ahwCPcBGAsYHg/s640/IMG_20200822_104420373.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ey1lcz43Bo0/X0WrQdAJOiI/AAAAAAAExtM/XS821RHODjYbyhRkKFrdG-wfM9CPluEqgCPcBGAsYHg/s4000/IMG_20200822_103736433.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ey1lcz43Bo0/X0WrQdAJOiI/AAAAAAAExtM/XS821RHODjYbyhRkKFrdG-wfM9CPluEqgCPcBGAsYHg/s640/IMG_20200822_103736433.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nrnn5pO-u2s/X0WrQRRDcmI/AAAAAAAExtM/S7LgS_jBpzoa_93zCn8WQBlVHIyVSccFQCPcBGAsYHg/s4000/IMG_20200822_103553797.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nrnn5pO-u2s/X0WrQRRDcmI/AAAAAAAExtM/S7LgS_jBpzoa_93zCn8WQBlVHIyVSccFQCPcBGAsYHg/s640/IMG_20200822_103553797.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GRY5Np0oqzk/X0WrQZjjsuI/AAAAAAAExtM/LXLhaYgu3XELhqCufPPtWvcan64eOx72wCPcBGAsYHg/s4000/IMG_20200822_103018133.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GRY5Np0oqzk/X0WrQZjjsuI/AAAAAAAExtM/LXLhaYgu3XELhqCufPPtWvcan64eOx72wCPcBGAsYHg/s640/IMG_20200822_103018133.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">a third floor was added and the back side was orginally part of a barn.<br />third floor, 4 bedrooms for 8 school teachers</td></tr></tbody></table>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />As it turned out I
was able to go on two tours in town and both were basically private
tours, first thing in the day. Lucky me. The Healy House Museum and
Dexter Cabin was the first tour I was able to get on. Each tour of
historic homes throughout the country have their own story and help
to tell the history of the town itself. The homes are in the
two-mile high town of Leadville, where miners made their fortunes
overnight. The Healy House, which was built by Horace and Baby Doe
Tabor (his second wife) was a grand home, sitting on top of a hill
overlooking the town. Horace kept all of his money in silver mining
and he continued to make money in the boom that followed. Especially
since the U.S. went on a Gold and Silver backed dollar. When the
U.S. decided to drop silver backing of the dollar, the market and
price of silver dropped. Making it worthless to mine. The Tabor’s
continued to spend freely building the Opera house and many other
improvements in Leadville. Until their money ran out.
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<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Ly5OdSuUCTs/X0WsRAIpj5I/AAAAAAAExtU/CzIalrCYWoAzgC3rQbYwGmAanXgsIch-ACPcBGAsYHg/s4000/IMG_20200822_102831421.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Ly5OdSuUCTs/X0WsRAIpj5I/AAAAAAAExtU/CzIalrCYWoAzgC3rQbYwGmAanXgsIch-ACPcBGAsYHg/s640/IMG_20200822_102831421.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">Dexter Cabin<br />a well fitted cabin</span></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hfWs6CtziHs/X0WsRAVnDcI/AAAAAAAExtU/1p07ZncUMyIxra1jdhaeZrWtKM3vo1CKgCPcBGAsYHg/s4000/IMG_20200822_102818109.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hfWs6CtziHs/X0WsRAVnDcI/AAAAAAAExtU/1p07ZncUMyIxra1jdhaeZrWtKM3vo1CKgCPcBGAsYHg/s640/IMG_20200822_102818109.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="640" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">Dexter Cabin<br />for work and play<br />poker and drinking, men only</span></td></tr></tbody></table><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hfWs6CtziHs/X0WsRAVnDcI/AAAAAAAExtU/1p07ZncUMyIxra1jdhaeZrWtKM3vo1CKgCPcBGAsYHg/s4000/IMG_20200822_102818109.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-m9sDIfRqL3U/X0WsRFiG8wI/AAAAAAAExtU/FRHnW0K9z9cahiXTuOp7-1myAAcThRVIQCPcBGAsYHg/s4000/IMG_20200822_102751343.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-m9sDIfRqL3U/X0WsRFiG8wI/AAAAAAAExtU/FRHnW0K9z9cahiXTuOp7-1myAAcThRVIQCPcBGAsYHg/s640/IMG_20200822_102751343.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xn0sGSPHWys/X0WsRHj_4cI/AAAAAAAExtU/5SPeMglaLPgUavQF5AvCm_Cl1z6vzKssgCPcBGAsYHg/s4000/IMG_20200822_102635826.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xn0sGSPHWys/X0WsRHj_4cI/AAAAAAAExtU/5SPeMglaLPgUavQF5AvCm_Cl1z6vzKssgCPcBGAsYHg/s640/IMG_20200822_102635826.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">Dexter Cabin<br />James had a private bathroom with tub</span></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UbN_t-AEC_s/X0WsRPXJrNI/AAAAAAAExtU/xwmTbxeRldA4u1IEs6R82-QKb5ibZZBMwCPcBGAsYHg/s4000/IMG_20200822_102602143.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UbN_t-AEC_s/X0WsRPXJrNI/AAAAAAAExtU/xwmTbxeRldA4u1IEs6R82-QKb5ibZZBMwCPcBGAsYHg/s640/IMG_20200822_102602143.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nu9oH2qJZBY/X0WsRBdjFKI/AAAAAAAExtU/nTjEY8ItDa05s1I8YEcUCofQK6nors8NgCPcBGAsYHg/s4000/IMG_20200822_102005474.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nu9oH2qJZBY/X0WsRBdjFKI/AAAAAAAExtU/nTjEY8ItDa05s1I8YEcUCofQK6nors8NgCPcBGAsYHg/s640/IMG_20200822_102005474.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">my very informed tour guide</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-cY-5s0ZrgF8/X0WsRC6yRRI/AAAAAAAExtU/zQw_4hZkUHQy79FGLnzAz0nbCAfc6BFwACPcBGAsYHg/s4000/IMG_20200822_102508635.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-cY-5s0ZrgF8/X0WsRC6yRRI/AAAAAAAExtU/zQw_4hZkUHQy79FGLnzAz0nbCAfc6BFwACPcBGAsYHg/s640/IMG_20200822_102508635.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="640" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">Dexter Cabin</span></td></tr></tbody></table><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-cY-5s0ZrgF8/X0WsRC6yRRI/AAAAAAAExtU/zQw_4hZkUHQy79FGLnzAz0nbCAfc6BFwACPcBGAsYHg/s4000/IMG_20200822_102508635.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />
</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">The other home on
the property is the Dexter Cabin. It had been moved here as part of
the historic district. The cabin was built in 1879 by James V Dexter
for use as a hunting lodge and only men were invited for the
gambling, a little bit of business and drinking. James was a banker
and mining magnate that diversified, having invested in many other
ventures. He owned numerous cabins and homes where ever his
businesses happened to be. He maintained his wealth quite easily
even when the silver boom dropped.
</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />
</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">The cabin, though
quite normal looking from the outside, was really tricked out, as the
saying goes. Rooms were covered in expensive wallpaper, fine art and
the best of furnishings. He had a private bathroom with built in
tub. Taking 26 buckets of hot water to fill it.
</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />
</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">To me the two homes,
along with the history of the families tell another story or lesson
as it were. It might be easy to make money, given the circumstances.
But having the brains to hold onto it, diversify your holdings and
spend but not overspend…. Lots of good business lessons to be
learned from the owners of these two homes.
</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />
</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">And yes, it’s
always interesting to learn about the families, what technological
advances they had back in the late 1800’s The Healy House (built by
the Tabor’s) was the first to be pre-wired for electricity.
Unfortunately, they had it wired for DC power and when the town got
it’s first electric plant, it went with AC. Making the pre-wiring
of the home useless.</p>
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<h3 style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;">Tabor Opera House<br />Leadville Colorado</h3>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />
</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">Now my second tour
was to the Tabor Opera House. Yes, the Tabor’s who made a fortune
in silver mining, built the best opera house between San Francisco
and St Louis. Bringing culture and entertainment to the mining
community. Across the street is the Silver Dollar Saloon, 1879. The
4<sup>th</sup> oldest operating saloon in Colorado.
</p><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br /></p>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-SKO4h_JhgSQ/X0WtKzN_7fI/AAAAAAAExtc/F27Fs5aGRd8KF3johOTPnFtehMuV79_FACPcBGAsYHg/s4000/IMG_20200823_120642210.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-SKO4h_JhgSQ/X0WtKzN_7fI/AAAAAAAExtc/F27Fs5aGRd8KF3johOTPnFtehMuV79_FACPcBGAsYHg/s640/IMG_20200823_120642210.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Tabor Opera House</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wXNAv6JZb34/X0WtK07J0nI/AAAAAAAExtc/024ZXsA9DGk9rYE7CR45U6hRN4HrZaTeQCPcBGAsYHg/s4000/IMG_20200823_120723093.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wXNAv6JZb34/X0WtK07J0nI/AAAAAAAExtc/024ZXsA9DGk9rYE7CR45U6hRN4HrZaTeQCPcBGAsYHg/s640/IMG_20200823_120723093.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />
</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">I was able to get a
private tour on Sunday morning. Three thespians were on duty to give
me the tour. Learning about the famous people who came to enjoy the
theater as well as the performers who graced it’s stage. At one
time, there was an enclosed catwalk between the hotel next door and
the opera house so that the wealthy patrons would not have to go
through the main lobby.
</p>
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</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">A piano player came
over and performed a few numbers on stage on a grand piano that is
original to the opera house. Having been sold and moved from place
to place, it eventually was returned to the theater. Which is now
owned by the city and is continuing to undergo renovations. Some of
the original ornate red velvet seats are in the balcony and slightly
newer seats that were installed by the Eagles when they owned the
place remain. Surprisingly, they are all quite comfortable.
</p><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br /></p>
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<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">Being able to walk
on stage, back stage, viewing the original sets and going down into
the basement where the actors dressing rooms all are. Even seeing
the trap door onto the stage that Harry Houdini would have used
during his performances really brought the whole theater experience
to life.
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<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">These are the types
of tours that provide more insight into the development of an
historic town, it’s people and places. Each bringing back the past
to life once again. A couple of fun tours.</p>
<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />
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<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">Now, my next trip
brought me only about 20 miles south of town to Twin Lakes where I’ll
be taking a boat tour on both lakes with a stop at the historic
Interlaken Resort. We had to cancel the first day I arrived as a
brooding sky indicated rain. After leaving to find a camp spot, it
cleared up.</p>
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<h3 style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;">Historic Interlaken
Resort.<br />
Twin Lakes boat tour</h3><div><br /></div>
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<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />So the next day here
we are. I’m joining the 10 am boat tour on Twin Lakes. We’re
headed for the historic Interlaken Resort. The skies are clear, the
waters calm as we wend our way through the natural channel between
the two lakes. Twin Lakes is a natural lake that is now connected to
Turquoise Lake and the tunnels that were built to take water from the
west side of continental divide to the dryer parched eastern side of
the Rockies. The lake has gone through dramatic water levels changes
as it is drained off enabling farm lands and cities to thrive.
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<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZvTxcWnMYMk/X0WvXuJmquI/AAAAAAAExt0/xBWrD5lWB4khNnXW28hYZP4hXd4WcuUaQCPcBGAsYHg/s4320/IMG_2171.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3240" data-original-width="4320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZvTxcWnMYMk/X0WvXuJmquI/AAAAAAAExt0/xBWrD5lWB4khNnXW28hYZP4hXd4WcuUaQCPcBGAsYHg/s640/IMG_2171.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">After purchasing the hotel<br />James Dexter had this cabin built for his<br />family and a place to stay while supervising the expansion <br />of the hotel</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-MWvc0yxOirM/X0WvXv_TsqI/AAAAAAAExt0/JPCh-l1LXuMNETu4XwzYhu4B4CGzdeORwCPcBGAsYHg/s4005/IMG_2173.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3004" data-original-width="4005" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-MWvc0yxOirM/X0WvXv_TsqI/AAAAAAAExt0/JPCh-l1LXuMNETu4XwzYhu4B4CGzdeORwCPcBGAsYHg/s640/IMG_2173.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="640" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">it's so well preserved because the <br />family used it until the 60's</td></tr></tbody></table><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-MWvc0yxOirM/X0WvXv_TsqI/AAAAAAAExt0/JPCh-l1LXuMNETu4XwzYhu4B4CGzdeORwCPcBGAsYHg/s4005/IMG_2173.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-dQy4bRHVmxc/X0WvXjk6SHI/AAAAAAAExt0/RmqunjJwSssHKGMN_BT3rVVxzn3nlQRXwCPcBGAsYHg/s4320/IMG_2175.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3240" data-original-width="4320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-dQy4bRHVmxc/X0WvXjk6SHI/AAAAAAAExt0/RmqunjJwSssHKGMN_BT3rVVxzn3nlQRXwCPcBGAsYHg/s640/IMG_2175.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-gH86lnTeSP8/X0WvXi_5ZZI/AAAAAAAExt0/18GROhaZPAEbtj62p5CNTwNjzLw_MA9HQCPcBGAsYHg/s4320/IMG_2179.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3240" data-original-width="4320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-gH86lnTeSP8/X0WvXi_5ZZI/AAAAAAAExt0/18GROhaZPAEbtj62p5CNTwNjzLw_MA9HQCPcBGAsYHg/s640/IMG_2179.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-d04e7KR_DV4/X0WvXhSVpkI/AAAAAAAExt0/F5wdfrY06a8JPt2VeINUY5D1CVce7xEagCPcBGAsYHg/s4000/IMG_20200825_105002360.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-d04e7KR_DV4/X0WvXhSVpkI/AAAAAAAExt0/F5wdfrY06a8JPt2VeINUY5D1CVce7xEagCPcBGAsYHg/s640/IMG_20200825_105002360.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LswWYnm_OXM/X0WvXqairCI/AAAAAAAExt0/xuCwV5k9cwYz3OZTWQXufVe2_jo4RcPEACPcBGAsYHg/s4000/IMG_20200825_105222556.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LswWYnm_OXM/X0WvXqairCI/AAAAAAAExt0/xuCwV5k9cwYz3OZTWQXufVe2_jo4RcPEACPcBGAsYHg/s640/IMG_20200825_105222556.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />
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<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">Interlaken Resort
was one of the first western resorts to be built to accommodate the
well to do travels a chance to be in the Rockies, without having to
ride a horse or carriage for miles through rugged terrain. Since the
railroad had just completed a leg to Leadville and the tracks came
very close to Twin Lakes. It became an instant hit. I’ve
mentioned James Dexter’s cabin in Leadville. As a smart business
man, he came out to see this hotel on Twin Lakes. Liked it so much
he bought it. And built another cabin. This one could accommodate
his family, as he would then be able to manage the hotel and continue
to add onto it. The cottage has a great porch, a couple of bedrooms
on the second floor and a copula. Teddy Roosevelt enjoyed hunting on
their 2,000 acres of forested land.</p><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br /></p>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OfeHwQXOApY/X0WwDQ3oHRI/AAAAAAAExt8/E-SDWk3mHI8U8idKSbWemHXMjDs7uYzegCPcBGAsYHg/s4000/IMG_20200825_112617654.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OfeHwQXOApY/X0WwDQ3oHRI/AAAAAAAExt8/E-SDWk3mHI8U8idKSbWemHXMjDs7uYzegCPcBGAsYHg/s640/IMG_20200825_112617654.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">the back side of the hotel, all log construction</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kUgDcld6FGQ/X0WwDcWluQI/AAAAAAAExt8/D6J91-IUHdAYrNgT-XlT66TRJn4f3FdcwCPcBGAsYHg/s4000/IMG_20200825_101332733.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kUgDcld6FGQ/X0WwDcWluQI/AAAAAAAExt8/D6J91-IUHdAYrNgT-XlT66TRJn4f3FdcwCPcBGAsYHg/s640/IMG_20200825_101332733.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="640" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Jim and Lexie McMillen<br />our great tour guides.<br />Lexie has a Master's License and has piloted <br />the Delta Queen, the Natchez and the Mississippi Queen<br /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kUgDcld6FGQ/X0WwDcWluQI/AAAAAAAExt8/D6J91-IUHdAYrNgT-XlT66TRJn4f3FdcwCPcBGAsYHg/s4000/IMG_20200825_101332733.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KC2zSI89LpE/X0WwDZx5BOI/AAAAAAAExt8/0GqZDJ4aCaYkALWPumZHSDr796IYnHlZACPcBGAsYHg/s4320/IMG_2219.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3240" data-original-width="4320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KC2zSI89LpE/X0WwDZx5BOI/AAAAAAAExt8/0GqZDJ4aCaYkALWPumZHSDr796IYnHlZACPcBGAsYHg/s640/IMG_2219.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">a very recent bear track<br />right next to our landing site</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8YHt6hoPgyY/X0WwDYJaRXI/AAAAAAAExt8/EqdXcXjmP1YudclPwTwLb58iwFE0oDkSQCPcBGAsYHg/s4320/IMG_2217.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3240" data-original-width="4320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8YHt6hoPgyY/X0WwDYJaRXI/AAAAAAAExt8/EqdXcXjmP1YudclPwTwLb58iwFE0oDkSQCPcBGAsYHg/s640/IMG_2217.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QL7gwG4PnrE/X0WwDbe3_5I/AAAAAAAExt8/CjNYoct8Dtcs5udZFQLVs4M4fm2xlpBzgCPcBGAsYHg/s4320/IMG_2216.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3240" data-original-width="4320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QL7gwG4PnrE/X0WwDbe3_5I/AAAAAAAExt8/CjNYoct8Dtcs5udZFQLVs4M4fm2xlpBzgCPcBGAsYHg/s640/IMG_2216.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">the front of the hotel, gussied up<br />but missing the porch</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-HTENHb2Bpgo/X0WwDaqIc6I/AAAAAAAExt8/l_7qLUVXTPs66LC5smPP6nnlb8JJdYJZACPcBGAsYHg/s4320/IMG_2212.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; 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<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />At one time there
was a separate dance hall that I’m told was used up until the 60’s.
And Dexter’s cabin was used up until about that time. Although
the family let the hotel and other structures go. The forest
department is now attempting to preserve it all. What a great way to
spend a morning.
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<p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">Hikers can do the
four and a half mile round trip hike as well as bikers as there is no
road leading to the development. It was flooded out when the new dam
was built, raising the water level.
</p><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br /></p><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">More photos:</p><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><a href="https://photos.app.goo.gl/Ht5s2apfYt1amTby8" target="_blank">Leadville Colorado, part I and II</a></p><p style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><a href="https://photos.app.goo.gl/9FTp7CgsSaq5XQF56" target="_blank">Twin Lakes and the Interlaken Hotel historical site</a></p>doug palosaarihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06788577431487694015noreply@blogger.com1