tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7220245417166381981.post229437850900043280..comments2024-03-28T09:36:03.183-05:00Comments on Kofa Mountains, Arizona: Hiking Rincon Valley and Colossal Cave Mountain ParkDoug Laninghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12579793294984734214noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7220245417166381981.post-74133290058556683482021-03-25T19:39:43.765-05:002021-03-25T19:39:43.765-05:00Alright, see you about noon, and I'll buy lunc...Alright, see you about noon, and I'll buy lunch! Prayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14285611117838939570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7220245417166381981.post-67189199592270634912021-03-24T18:36:52.511-05:002021-03-24T18:36:52.511-05:00I agree $20 is too much. Locals say so. Been to ...I agree $20 is too much. Locals say so. Been to Carlsbad and it is great. Been to Kartchner Caverns near Benson and they are great too.Doug Laninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12579793294984734214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7220245417166381981.post-12122396195026086402021-03-24T17:40:10.960-05:002021-03-24T17:40:10.960-05:00Beautiful area! Nice trip! I don't think even ...Beautiful area! Nice trip! I don't think even if they let Yuma in, $20.00 is too much..price gouging LOL. The park building is beautiful! If you've never been Carlsbad Caverns is definitely one to see! Ken and Shirleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09361055624097167727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7220245417166381981.post-21509260072727095222021-03-24T14:48:15.488-05:002021-03-24T14:48:15.488-05:00Nope. Wind and rain everywhere. But gone tomorr...Nope. Wind and rain everywhere. But gone tomorrow and then it really heats up. The cave is not very big and wasn't really interested in seeing inside anyway.Doug Laninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12579793294984734214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7220245417166381981.post-51719725065402594962021-03-24T14:45:54.924-05:002021-03-24T14:45:54.924-05:00That is an interesting. Looked it up. Lots of mo...That is an interesting. Looked it up. Lots of mountains in that range. I could tell the cave was a hole in the wall and wasn't interested in going in. The scenery from the parking lot was great though. Doug Laninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12579793294984734214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7220245417166381981.post-24521583084339767212021-03-24T14:43:06.174-05:002021-03-24T14:43:06.174-05:00Thanks Deb. Looks to be an old park and that buil...Thanks Deb. Looks to be an old park and that building is an old one. Rain out of here today and then it's going to really warm up.Doug Laninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12579793294984734214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7220245417166381981.post-63257215689643394102021-03-24T14:41:15.539-05:002021-03-24T14:41:15.539-05:00That will be great Rawn. I'll be around all d...That will be great Rawn. I'll be around all day Friday so see you when you get here. I'm in number 414. Yuma is ready to meet a new friend.Doug Laninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12579793294984734214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7220245417166381981.post-5620200808356547512021-03-24T14:39:07.302-05:002021-03-24T14:39:07.302-05:00Thanks Cheri. Just out for the scenery and not re...Thanks Cheri. Just out for the scenery and not really interested in the small cave tour.Doug Laninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12579793294984734214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7220245417166381981.post-56576886677721417742021-03-24T14:37:51.597-05:002021-03-24T14:37:51.597-05:00Thanks Al. Yes it is nice to be in desert country...Thanks Al. Yes it is nice to be in desert country again. Getting some much needed rain today. Be 90 by the end of the week. 🙂Doug Laninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12579793294984734214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7220245417166381981.post-21254943979249078622021-03-24T14:36:06.589-05:002021-03-24T14:36:06.589-05:00Yes, today is a Walmart day with this cool weather...Yes, today is a Walmart day with this cool weather. Hope your leak is a minor repair. I've seen lots of those little holes in the wall caves. Not really interested in seeing another.Doug Laninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12579793294984734214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7220245417166381981.post-80587111673531443112021-03-24T14:33:33.982-05:002021-03-24T14:33:33.982-05:00You're right Steve. Hard for me to get going ...You're right Steve. Hard for me to get going otherwise.Doug Laninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12579793294984734214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7220245417166381981.post-80526727147563930342021-03-24T14:32:48.863-05:002021-03-24T14:32:48.863-05:00You are welcome. Glad you two are traveling and s...You are welcome. Glad you two are traveling and seeing things. Tombstone is always interesting. Doug Laninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12579793294984734214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7220245417166381981.post-47003001900421225832021-03-24T10:50:55.299-05:002021-03-24T10:50:55.299-05:00Thank you for another interesting trip. I hope tha...Thank you for another interesting trip. I hope that one day we can see these areas. Elva Shannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07051805987335537961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7220245417166381981.post-67773707163861713882021-03-24T08:40:55.008-05:002021-03-24T08:40:55.008-05:00Good thing you have Yuma there to get you up and g...Good thing you have Yuma there to get you up and going! Otherwise we'd probably see a lot more pictures of you relaxing in your chair! 😄 Great views around there!!Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14032662769509183250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7220245417166381981.post-50728807427179262882021-03-24T08:13:03.268-05:002021-03-24T08:13:03.268-05:00Yup the winds have been terrible bringing in rain ...Yup the winds have been terrible bringing in rain last night and today. What happened to the great Arizona weather??? Taking my truck in for repairs ... I've got an oil leak. <br />You really didn't miss much on the cave. The stories of bank robbers hiding out and ranchers playing poker during the hot summer days were about it. If you decide to go, take a flashlight.Nancy Kissackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03225296192386107554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7220245417166381981.post-33249334860503461722021-03-24T06:29:43.809-05:002021-03-24T06:29:43.809-05:00We've heard about the Pima County Fairgrounds ...We've heard about the Pima County Fairgrounds over the years but have never been there. I like your views of the area with its sweeping vistas. And how nice to be back in the land of giant Saguaros. Al Bossencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04307619781955351484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7220245417166381981.post-32605251152906469732021-03-24T05:13:36.078-05:002021-03-24T05:13:36.078-05:00What a beautiful area. Too bad you couldn't t...What a beautiful area. Too bad you couldn't take the tour of the cave. Cheri (Blackledge) Peinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06358083803769084618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7220245417166381981.post-44237038549795636242021-03-24T00:42:07.390-05:002021-03-24T00:42:07.390-05:00Hey Doug good post! You and Yuma had a good time! ...Hey Doug good post! You and Yuma had a good time! How about this Friday we come over to the place, and see what trouble we can get into! If that works for you.Prayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14285611117838939570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7220245417166381981.post-38033967696785466012021-03-23T23:41:44.343-05:002021-03-23T23:41:44.343-05:00Beautiful pictures of the views on your ride today...Beautiful pictures of the views on your ride today. The park building looks interesting. The wind came in here this afternoon, also. Then the rain started a few hours ago. I know this area needs the rain I just hope it only rains during the night. Stay safe.Tom and Debhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13564285175697134395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7220245417166381981.post-56123585353902826492021-03-23T20:05:22.459-05:002021-03-23T20:05:22.459-05:00Any idea why it's called "Rincon"? ...Any idea why it's called "Rincon"? Sp "Corner", but couldn't find a corner on Google Maps - but it is just a fun name to say :)<br />The Cave is not worth it! Save your splunking for one of the NP caves, altho VA has a nice private cave.<br />Hope your winds settle down soon.Jeff Piercehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11254493317843044109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7220245417166381981.post-9869064236804841822021-03-23T19:27:52.144-05:002021-03-23T19:27:52.144-05:00Oh, no, more clouds and wind. I thought you left ...Oh, no, more clouds and wind. I thought you left all that behind in the grasslands. Pretty pictures of your hike. It's too bad the cave was only open to humans. It would have been interesting to see inside. Hope Yuma meets some friends soon.Dolly Laninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06800958084104672640noreply@blogger.com