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Month: January 2016

  • Hiking with John and Pam – Tucson, AZ

    With most of Betsy’s maintenance items out of the way, it was time to have some fun.  At our happy hour Pam recited a list of trails to enjoy around Tucson, and we were geared up to go hiking with them again.  Many of you know John and Pam of Oh the places they go are avid hikers whose boots…

  • Winter Break for Betsy – Tucson, AZ

    After camping at Regional and State parks on the outskirts of Phoenix for several weeks we moved south to Tucson for a longer stay.  Our drill each winter is to stay in one place long enough to take care of all the maintenance and repair issues that Betsy requires.  This year the spot of choice was Tucson,…

  • Rained out at Lost Dutchman SP, AZ

    First off, a big thank you to all who made suggestions regarding “must do” places to visit and things to do in our final four states this year.  Some of you even indicated we’ve saved the best for last, and from your tips it looks like we’re in for a treat.   Woo hoo! Let’s see now, where did…

  • Where to in 2016?

    As another calendar year of our life on the road closes, a whole new blank slate opens.  We thank all of you who have “jammed on down the road” with us so far, and we hope you’ve enjoyed the ride.  The final chapter of our first retirement goal will be completed this year as we visit…

  • Holidays at the mountains – McDowell Mountains Regional Park

    As 2015 came to an end we headed toward the mountains to celebrate the holidays closer to nature.  It was another short hop between regional parks from Lake Pleasant to McDowell Mountains, where we transitioned from water to mountain views.  McDowell Mountains Regional Park is nestled in the lower Verde River and sits along the base of the McDowell…