Lowell Observatory is an astronomical observatory in Flagstaff, Arizona. Lowell Observatory was established in 1894, placing it among the oldest observatories in the United States, and was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1965. In 2011, the Observatory was named one of “The World’s 100 Most Important Places” by TIME....
Red Rock State Park is a state park in Arizona featuring a red sandstone canyon outside the city of Sedona. The main mission of this day-use park is the preservation of the riparian habitat along Oak Creek, but there are 5 miles of hiking trails to explore. On a personal...
Located along a steep hillside full of hairpin turns and shocking drop-offs, this old ghost town has life in it yet. Once called the “Wickedest Town in the West,” Jerome was a budding city of brothels and saloons back at the turn of the century, when copper mining was king....
Southern Sinagua farmers began building this five-story, 20-room dwelling early in the 1100’s. It stands in a cliff recess 100 feet above the valley floor. They use to allow visitors to climb the ladders and roam about the castle, but that ended in the 60’s after years of people stealing...
Last night I pulled off the Interstate just before reaching Camp Verde, AZ. I really just did not want to spend a night in civilization, so took an exit (exit 278) in the middle of the National Forest to park off a dirt road somewhere. After about 1 mile, and...
Right off Interstate-17 (exit 256) is one of two entrances to Agua Fria National Monument. Badger Springs Rd is nothing more than a dirt road that brings you into the border of the monument about 1 mile. After that you are left with a trail that will bring you to...
I arrived at a Walmart in North Tucson yesterday to meet up with a potential buyer for the trailer. While the sale did not go through, I had complied quite a list of items I needed from Walmart anyway. So, after a good night’s sleep I went in to use...
As of April 2018, I have stopped sharing free-camping and other ‘wild activity’ locations to play my part in reducing the crowds that are visiting these places because the location information is so easily found online. Sadly, too many people have ruined these natural areas, some to the point that...
Living full-time in a van has its benefits, but it also has its draw-backs associated with those very benefits. Our freedom to roam comes at a cost, namely the space we have to store things in our life. From clothing to food, we are forced to re-think each and every...
Safety is paramount. Your well being is concern number-one anywhere and everywhere you go. It is a must… to stop and think about the possible security issues when you pull up to your next location. As is true with any form of travel, be it a run to your local...
