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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...
Looking to escape the crowds in Quartzite, Arizona or just want a short trip to enjoy the peace and quiet of the desert? These few stops provide history and nature in abundance. Stop 1...
Located at the US southern border in Arizona, this unique park is one of the only places Organ Pipe Cacti can be found growing naturally. Twin Peaks Campground Immediately after entering the park we...
Located just northwest of Gila Bend, Arizona this small park is known for it’s archaeological site containing ~800 petroglyphs. Listed in the National Register of Historic Places since 1977 this site is operated and...
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...
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...
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...
Located just north of Sunset Crater we find Wupatki National Monument (NM), which protects some spectacular early farming villages or pueblos. These areas were occupied and farmed for about 400 years prior to the...
Jacob Lake Pit stop On the way to Flagstaff, we experience some very high winds. So, we decide to duck into the woods just north of Jacob Lake, Arizona and continue south tomorrow. To...
