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Casa Grande Ruins
We wanted to avoid going through Phoenix on our way back to California and take the “roads less traveled”, so on our way back to California we of course missed our turn (or rather, took a turn too soon) and ended … Continue reading
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Turkey Creek…and out
Having just sucked down our first cup of cowboy coffee, the quiet enclave that is the Eastern approach to Aravaipa Canyon was rumbling with activity. A dust cloud proceeded the entourage of 4wd vehicles that poured into the creek and … Continue reading
On the Flip side
It is amazing when you do not have to get up and really get anywhere…significant. We slept in till it was fully light, and were happy to discover that we were not sore and/or stiff. With the exception of the … Continue reading
Back in the Saddle again…
Up and at’em, and we were off in a flash, ah not really. It was more like, finally a great night’s sleep… let’s linger just a bit longer. This was to be a no alarm trip, and as such we … Continue reading
In search of…Aravaipa Canyon
So we’ve managed to squeeze in a mini adventure. In planning for the Grand Enchantment Trail we had to obtain a permit to traverse Aravaipa Canyon. These permits are hard to get especially this time of year. In doing so … Continue reading
Merry Christmas…Cholla
So a new adventure is in the making. Planning and research is expanding and contracting as we have our sights set on another thru-hike. While this one will be a “mere” 770 miles, we believe this hike will be quite … Continue reading
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