Mittry Lake near Yuma, Arizona
Woke up to a partly cloudy morning and cool, but not bad. Today, I don't have much planned so after our breakfast, Yuma and I decided to take a little drive toward the South entrance to the lake.
Before we left I took a few pictures of our new location from the road.
It was only about two miles to the boat dock area where it is the prettiest section of the lake.
Most of the lake is surrounded by reeds with cut-outs for people to get to the lake. Night time around here belongs to the mosquitos.
This particular area has small man-made peninsulas with full grown palm trees. May be date trees because I don't know the difference. There are a lot of date tree farms around this area.
Just on the other side of the road they are building a nice RV parking area for visitors to use. In fact, they are starting to use it now. I first thought, how nice, then a bad thought entered my brain. Wonder if this is the beginning of the end to parking along the lake in relative privacy. Oh well! We'll find out soon I believe.
It is almost time for Gold Rush so enough of this blogging for tonight.
See you later.
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| View to the West toward the lake. |
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| Our new home on a hill overlooking the lake with a circular drive. |
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| Boat dock ahead just around the bend. |
This particular area has small man-made peninsulas with full grown palm trees. May be date trees because I don't know the difference. There are a lot of date tree farms around this area.
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| Nice addition. But read the sign. |
The date palms on the peninsula are beautiful! Such a peaceful and serene area. Your new spot looks like it's more up on a hill. Watch out for all the mosquitos! 😀 Enjoy Gold Rush!
ReplyDeleteThanks Dolly. All that preparation to watch Gold Rush and it's reruns. Darn. I do like my new place. No road traffic, not that there was much anyway.
DeleteThe 'palm peninsula' is a nice relaxing touch, or a great spot to feed the mosquitoes!
ReplyDeleteIt is interesting the area that was cleared is a designated 'camping area'. Dispersed camping seems to be getting restricted, at least in CA that is the case.
Thanks Jeff. They seem to be corraling us in like they did the Indians. Soon we will be forced into an RV park.
DeleteI'm glad you have your priorities straight. Important things first!!
ReplyDeleteTrue. Too bad I did all that rushing around and hurrying only to find it was a Gold Rush rerun. :((
DeleteOMG. Watching the very beginning episode of Gold Rush. Oh the memories. Love the palm trees.
ReplyDeleteThank you Elva. I've been watching GR since Parker was just a kid with his grandpa. Interesting show.
DeleteThere is something so special about the palm trees on the peninsulas. I just love looking at these photos. 😎
ReplyDeleteThanks Moonfly. It was a great idea for someone to build those. They do make a great picture.
DeleteLove the different walkways out to the water, so pretty! Interesting about the camping area there. Beautiful pictures Doug, I can really see why you like it there!
ReplyDeleteThanks Deb. The Palm peninsulas are a nice touch to the Lake. I do like my private home.
DeleteLooks like the lake is higher then in the past when we have driven out there. Great pictures of the palms. If the new parking area means no parking on the Lake side overnight that is sad.
ReplyDeleteThere has been a lot of rain recently so it is up. It may be coming to an end staying along the road side next to the Lake soon.
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