Exploring Southwestern Idaho
At this stop we set up camp in Nampa, ID and visit waterfalls, wildlife refuges, nature areas, and a well known greenbelt in the surrounding towns of Marsing, Caldwell, and Boise. Poor choice for...
Category: Travels
Birds of Prey & Sand Dunes in Bruneau
During this stop we plan to explore a section of the Morely Nelson Snake River Birds of Prey National Conservation Area and visit our first Idaho State Park – Bruneau Dunes. An incredible welcome...
Wild Horse State Recreation Area
Our final Nevada State Park, Wild Horse State Recreation Area, is located on the northeast side of the reservoir about 65 miles north of Elko, NV. And, despite not offering much to do (unless...
Rye Patch State Recreation Area
Following our usual pattern, we’ve found a small, out of the way campground to hide during the craziness of the Memorial Day holiday weekend. Rye Patch State Recreation Area (SRA) is not a place...
Lahontan SRA & Surrounding Area
Sand Mountain Recreation Area Sand mountain is a singing sand dune, two miles long, and 600 feet high. The full sand area is 3.25 square miles and originates from the ancient Lake Lahontan. Most...
Berlin-Ichthyosaur State Park
Unexpectedly, there’s snow in the forecast during our planned time here. So, we decide to arrive a day early and will only stay two nights, instead of the planned three. This will ensure we...
Tule Springs Fossil Beds NM
Tule Springs National Monument Established in 2014, the monument was intended to preserve thousands of Ice Age fossils. Unfortunately, not much has happened since it was established. Currently the monument consists of an information...
Casa Grande Ruins National Monument
Located in Coolidge, Arizona, this small national monument is dedicated to preserving the remains of an ancient Hohokam era farming village and the Great House constructed here. This facility is free to access and...
RV’ing Northern CA & Southern OR
Summary of our summer 2024 trip to Northern California and Southern Oregon with stops in Nevada, Utah, and Arizona. Time-frame May to September 2024 Route Stop No. State City Closest to Campsite Links to...
Walnut Canyon National Monument
This small National Monument protects one of the first permanent settlements (1100 – 1250) in this region. This unique area is considered a biological “hot spot”, offering plants and animals from both mountain and...