Location: Palm Canyon Road, Kofa National Wildlife Refuge, Arizona
This morning there was dew everywhere, but the Sun was shining bright. So glad to see it this morning. Was starting to get depressed with all the dark clouds and rain. The clouds are still floating around in the Kofa Mountains to the East.
Took my time with breakfast and around 11 o'clock I decided to venture the nine miles up hwy 95 to Palm Canyon Road and park at the entrance. Unhook the Jeep and search for a nice place to park for three nights. I was surprised to find the ground to be hard and there were many good sites available.
By noon, I was in my site and starting to check the area out.
I've parked about half a mile in from hwy 95 and about nine miles from Palm Canyon. The road gets rough further in and since I'm only here for three days, I decided not to travel very far up the road.
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| Palm Canyon is in the mountain in front of the White Lion. |
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| Kofa Mountains |
When we weren't walking around the desert, we enjoyed the beautiful sunshine.
Not going up to Palm Canyon today. Save it for tomorrow. Don't want to overdue things. We did drive up towards the canyon and stopped to take pictures of a rock circular path someone made. Not sure what it's called. In the center are lots of trinkets placed there by those who walked the entire circular path to the center.
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| Palm Canyon in the background. |
Tomorrow's challenge.
As the afternoon progressed, the clouds thickened and the temperature only got to 66 degrees. A little cool in the shade with the breeze.
I'm inside watching Gold Rush. Parker is heading to Australia to try his hand at gold mining. Next I will watch Dave Turin as he searches for profitable gold mines.
Good thing I had the door open. Almost missed this beautiful sunset!
Good night from the Kofa National Wildlife Refuge.
See you later.
One of my favorite mountain ranges. Lots of great memories. There is a Jeep road which takes you right into the middle of those mountains. It runs left off of Palm Canyon Road about 6 or 7 miles in. Maybe you've been there.
ReplyDeleteYes, its Queens Canyon. Hope to go back again this year. Beautiful back in there and very remote.
DeleteBeautiful pictures. i remember that circular maze, but we didn't go in to it.Love Palm Canyon.
ReplyDeleteThanks Dolly. Always liked this area. Lots to do here.
DeleteBeautiful pictures of the clouds floating in the Kofa Mountains.
ReplyDeleteThat circular stone path is called a Labyrinth. I did walk it a couple of years ago. It is meant to be a time of reflection, maybe a time to think through a problem it is what you want it to be. You stop at the entrance take a couple of deep breaths and start the walk. The disappointment is that people leave trinkets in the center (that is not what it is for) it is where you step in, stand, sit, or even lay and let your thoughts center you or just be with your thoughts. Anyway, I am glad to see it is still there.
Thank you Deb. I couldn't think of the name of it to save my neck. It still looks as nice as it did two years ago when I visited.
DeleteYour new rig looks good..I hope you are happy with making the change..Looks nice and quiet where you are in these pictures...Ride Safe!
ReplyDeleteThanks David. I love the space and comfort of my RV. This is a beautiful place to visit.
DeleteHaven't the mountains been just spectacular with the clouds hanging over them? Looks like a perfect camping spot to me.
ReplyDeleteThe clouds and sunlight are a perfect combination. I've got a great open area with no one around so Yuma can come and go as he pleases.
DeleteGreat pictures of your location and the surrounding landscape. Love the area itself.
ReplyDeleteDefinitely plan on heading back there.
Be Safe and Enjoy the beauty of nature.
It's about time.
Thanks Rick. I do hope next winter you are visiting the southwest again. I'm glad to be back in the desert. Relaxing.
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