We drove from Emigrant Springs State Park in Oregon along I-84 through Boise and on to the state park south of Mountain Home passing through Boise and following the Snake River. Bruneau Dunes is a lovely state park in southern Idaho surrounded by some tall dunes (largest single structure
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Ocotillo Wells – Salton Sea, California
On the west side of the Salton Sea is a recreation area called Ocotillo Wells. It is a huge area for off-roading and has lots of areas for boondocking. We have talked about staying in this area many times as we drive past it on our way to Borrego Springs
Continue readingAnza Borrego State Park – Hiking
Wilson Trail Our favorite trail, about 9 miles long round-trip, is Wilson Trail which is the western part of Anza Borrego State Park and sits around 3,500 to 4,300 feet above sea level which is well above the 600′ elevation of Borrego Springs. This makes for a great way to
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There is so much to do in the Anza Borrego State Park area including in the town of Borrego Springs. Many people think there is nothing to do out there in the barren desert but for some reason we keep coming back and never seem to run out of things
Continue readingAnza Borrego State Park – Palm Canyon Campground
Palm Canyon Campground is our usual campground we stay at in the Borrego Springs area in between boondocking stints. Campground: Anza Borrego State Park – Palm Canyon Campground Location: Borrego Springs, California Site: 41 and 47 (both pull-thrus) Cost: $33 ($2 discount for seniors) Services: FHU (30 AMP) Comments:
Continue readingKOFA National Wildlife Refuge – Yuma, Arizona
The KOFA Wildlife Refuge is a 664,327 acre refuge in southwestern Arizona between Yuma and Quartzsite. The name stems from the King of Arizona mine which used to stamp its property “K of A”. The refuge is run by the US Fish and Wildlife and provides a conservation area for
Continue readingTunnel Mountain Village 1 – Banff, Alberta, British Columbia
We drive to Canada several times a year and we like to change up our route every time but there are still only so many ways to get from one point to another. We love Banff and Jasper due to the sheer beauty but we detest the crowds. It’s a
Continue readingHistoric Route 66 RV Campground – Seligman, Arizona
Otherwise known as “Getting our Kicks on Route 66”! We decided to stay in Seligman a few nights to spend some time exploring Route 66. There are only 2 RV parks in the area either the KOA which is right next to the railroad tracks and further out of
Continue readingAnza Borrego State Park – Palm Canyon Campground – California
Yes, we are back. I seem to be saying that a lot lately. When you find a good thing it is difficult not to return. After spending a few weeks boondocking we headed into the state park campground for a week of pure luxury with full hookups. We love this
Continue readingDoran Beach Regional Park – Bodega Bay, California
I first watched Alfred Hitchcock’s “The Birds” when I was a young girl and it scared the bejesus out of me!! Every year I would get together with the neighborhood kids and we would watch the movie together, usually in the summertime when it was hot and all the windows
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