Those Young Guys – Finding Our Way
Another beautiful day in Anza Borrego so another day to go on a long hike. We choose Wilson Trail, a “moderate” hike we have had our eye on for several years but there just never seemed to be enough time. Wilson Trail follows Pinyon Ridge for about 4.5 miles which
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Well folks, it’s that time of year. Here’s wishing you all the very best of holidays, peace, prosperity, and all that jazz! And a Happy New Year 2015. To while away the hours, sitting by the fire, and sipping a hot toddy, here’s a little puzzle for you. Cheers! AChristmasStoryPuzzle-ThoseYoungGuys
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We’re Back! Yep, we just can’t stay away. It is our yearly pilgrimage to Borrego Springs. A bit of Clark Dry Lake gets in your soul and you have to come back. We have been here several times before and have lots of posts on Borrego. Here’s just a
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The largest residential light display is the US, called “Robolights” by Kenny Irwin, Jr. is located in Palm Springs. Mr. Irwin has been working on his robotic sculptures since 1986 when he was 12 years old. He has continued his efforts, creating over 250 sculptures out of every day recycled
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Lots to do in this park with hiking, 4WDing, and sight seeing. There are two main hikes accessible directly from Cottonwood Springs Campground. We did both on them on separate days and enjoyed them both. Lost Palms Oasis Hike This hike is about a 7 mile round trip hike which
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While staying at River Island State Park we realized our water pump was starting to go so my husband drove into Parker and bought a new one at Spankys RV. He installed it quickly before dinner that evening but since it was getting dark he decided to wait until morning
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A week in Lake Havasu City just doesn’t seem long enough. With all the sights in the city and all the local hiking trails, the river, the lake, wow, too much to do and not enough time. The lake, named Lake Havasu, is actually a reservoir north of Parker Dam
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Since I am just finishing the book “the Visitors” by Sally Beauman, I felt this post was appropriate. As Lucy, in “The Visitors” travels to Cairo and on to Luxor and the Valley of Kings and witnesses the unfolding events of Howard Carter’s excavations and eventual discovery of King Tutankhuman’s
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Another great day with John and Pam from OhThePlacesTheyGo. We headed out on a beautiful sunny morning over to SARA, the local park in Lake Havasu City, for a hike to Keyhole Landing which is a cove along the Colorado River. The hike is rated as a 4 star (out
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Lake Havasu City sits along the eastern shores of Lake Havasu and is a fairly large city with over 50,000 people. In the city is a park called Special Activities and Recreation Area (SARA) which provides a racetrack, a dog park, softball and basefield fields, a BMX track, and even
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