Tag Archives: RV desert travel

Proselytism by Math in the Pass

Posted on Thursday, 2020-Jan-9th by ralph

It was time for me to leave the camp Carolyn had invited us to. She had left the previous day, not even saying goodbye to me, but not for lack of trying. She caught me in the classic awkward RV … Continue reading →

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Petroglyph Hot Tip

Posted on Wednesday, 2020-Jan-8th by ralph

In socializing around the fire, you find that among kindred spirits, secrets are shared that you just wouldn’t tell someone you’ve only known for a short time. There is something in the human DNA that tells us if they’re OK … Continue reading →

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Unexpected Discoveries are the Best

Posted on Tuesday, 2020-Jan-7th by ralph

I have not really talked about what the desert is like here yet. In my defense, it was Christmas, there was more socializing, and less blogging – a good thing! But let me fast forward to two days after Boxing … Continue reading →

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Two New Stars are Born on Christmas Day

Posted on Monday, 2020-Jan-6th by ralph

Let me start with a real time (as of a day ago, by the time I post this after coming back online tomorrow) update. I’m in Kofa National Wildlife Refuge. Cell signal is shit. SMS only, but that has allowed … Continue reading →

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BLM Dry Camping aka Boondocking Around Quartzsite

Posted on Thursday, 2020-Jan-2nd by ralph

I left Quartzsite, heading south for “BLM Roadrunner” Campground. BLM is the Bureau of Land Management, the US government department that manages public land in the USA. “Campground” is really not what this area is, other than the sense that … Continue reading →

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My First Travel Day

Posted on Monday, 2019-Dec-30th by ralph

My time in White Tank Mountain Regional Park was at an end today. I could have stayed another day and hiked a few more trails I had not been on – leave that for next time. You may be wondering … Continue reading →

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Waterfalls with no Water and Many People

Posted on Sunday, 2019-Dec-29th by ralph

I proceeded up the trail from Petroglyph Plaza, joining what seemed like a throng of people after my previous day with hours of not seeing anyone. But it’s not crowded by city standards at any rate.

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A Zen Moment at the Petroglyphs

Posted on Saturday, 2019-Dec-28th by ralph

After a long hike, I figured a short hike was in order to not push the muscles too hard. Not to mention, the other big loop was super long, probably a bit beyond my current capabilities. So, I decided to … Continue reading →

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Ford Canyon Hike

Posted on Thursday, 2019-Dec-26th by ralph

I figured since I was doing a big hike, it was fitting I have a big breakfast, especially since I had had a glorious sleep and was feeling awesome to start the day, who wouldn’t feel inspired seeing this sunrise?

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Cooking in a new no space

Posted on Monday, 2019-Dec-23rd by ralph

To finish off the vein of “nothing is the same anymore” we get to cooking. I’m going to need a good hearty meal for my upcoming hike tomorrow, plus we need to figure out how to cook in this small … Continue reading →

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