Our motorhome is in storage so we are ready to go! Yep, we put the motorhome in storage in Borrego Springs and drove to Palm Springs and boarded a plane to Orlando, Florida for a family visit! We had a flight which was uneventful which is exactly how we like
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Inspiration Point and Fonts Point – Anza Borrego State Park – California
Another day, another drive, and another hike. Off to Inspiration Wash and to drive the sand road on up to Inspiration Point, and maybe, just maybe, we will be inspired. And boy were we ever! Great views and great fun drive! Oh what the heck, let’s head on over to
Continue readingAnza Borrego State Park – Palm Canyon Campground – California
Campground: Palm Canyon Campground Location: Anza Borrego State Park – Borrego Springs, California Site: 48 and then over to 107 Cost: $35.67 for site 48 and then $25.67 for 107 Services: FHU for site 48 and dry camp for 107 Comments: Loved both sites for different reasons. 48 was an
Continue readingAlcoholic Pass and Coyote Canyon – Anza Borrego State Park – California
Today we decided to go over and check out Coyote Canyon and do not only do some 4WD’ing but also a bit of hiking. First stop was Alcoholic Pass which was used by both the Cowboys and the Indians. Only about 2 miles or so return trip but with an
Continue readingClark Dry Lake Oasis Hike – Borrego Springs, California
While we are boondocking at Clark Dry Lake in Borrego Springs we sit out under our awning and look across the deserted landscape. In the distance we can see some trees, an oasis of sorts. We always try and guess distances when looking far away. Yep, it always looks so
Continue readingBorrego Springs Clark Dry Lake – California
Boondocking along Clark Dry Lake in Borrego Springs, California. Looks like lots of RV bloggers are parked along the road here. Let’s see, we have WheelingIt, Aluminarium, Watsons Wander, and what appears to be the NuRVers group. This is getting to be a popular place over the holidays. It also
Continue readingJoshua Tree National Park – Black Rock Campground – California
We are in a world of our own over the Christmas holidays with lots of wonderful hiking and less than 5 minutes to stores. The main part of the park is packed during the Christmas season but Black Rock remains quiet and peaceful. Pure heaven. Even had a bit of
Continue readingValley of Fire State Park – Atlatl Campground – Nevada
We just love this place and cannot get enough of it. We come here again and again and just soak up the atmosphere, the red rocks, and do lots and lots of hiking. No set trails as we just start heading in one direction and keep walking until we feel
Continue readingFort Stevens State Park – Astoria, Oregon
Campground: Fort Stevens State Park Location: Astoria, Oregon Site: F237 Cost: $24.60 Services: FHU Comments: One of our favorite state parks with lots of hiking and biking opportunities along the beach and/or the trails. Lots of military historic information and close access to Astoria. Great views of the mouth of
Continue readingCape Disappointment State Park – Washington
We drove Highway 12 in southern Washington, through the Cascades and just south of Mt. Rainier along the Cowlitz River, towards the coast. This was during the Government shutdown. So happy to see that the viewpoint to Mt. Rainier wasn’t closed (wink, wink). Campground: Cape Disappointment State Park Location: Ilwaco,
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