Friday, March 7th, 2025 I have just about arrived at my last week camped in the desert near Quartzsite, Arizona. My next week will be busy, cleaning off the dust of winter, and preparing truck and trailer for my spring travels. I’ll be hitching up the trailer, stationary since the last week of October, andContinue reading “Last Week in Quartzsite”
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Gooseberry
October 8th, 2024 My stay at Diamond Campground almost ended a night early. I was just getting started with putting things away on the evening before I left when the Sherriff showed up, lights flashing. My first thought was “what did I do wrong?” But he apologized and told me they were evacuating the canyonContinue reading “Gooseberry”
Diamond
September 30th, 2024 Early in the morning of the 22nd, I rolled down Provo Canyon and out onto the plain of Utah Lake and the towns of Provo and Spanish Fork. After a quick stop at the Walmart for groceries, I climbed up the Spanish Fork River and turned east to follow the smaller DiamondContinue reading “Diamond”
Sundance
September 21st, 2024 Heading southwest on the 17th, I drove through overcast skies to Kamas. I parked in front of the Mirror Lake Diner just in time for the rain. I ordered my standard Sausage and Cheddar Omelet, but received a Mushroom and Cheddar instead. This was not a good start to the day, butContinue reading “Sundance”
Uinta Range
September 13th, 2024 My next destination is in the Uinta (yoo-in-tuh) mountains of Utah. I left the Riverside Campground just below the Palisades Reservoir at 6:30 a.m. My plan was to make stops along the way south, to take care of various tasks. The first task was to get some breakfast. I drove 15 milesContinue reading “Uinta Range”
Seeley Lake
July 23rd, 2024 I drove south along the Swan River and over the divide to the Clearwater River drainage. I camped at Lake Alva a little north of the tourist town of Seeley Lake, Montana. Most people here were taking advantage of the string of lakes on the Clearwater River to escape the heat wave.Continue reading “Seeley Lake”
Jerome and Geology
May 29th, 2024 I find myself in Jerome, Idaho. I never heard of this town until I got here. It is a medium size town northwest of Twin Falls, Idaho. It appears to be the county seat, as I am camped in a parking lot at the county fairgrounds. This is not due to anyContinue reading “Jerome and Geology”
Curlew Campground
May 27th, 2024 Last week I left Utah and entered Idaho. I drove north from Snowville and crossed into Idaho’s Curlew National Grassland. The area is know for Sage and Sharptailed Grouse that perform their mating dance in March and April. I was a little late to observe. The campground seemed a convenient place toContinue reading “Curlew Campground”
No Show
January 9th, 2024 My partner failed to show for our first of the year Nordic ski trip. Her name is Snow and it appears she dumped me. I think she ran off with another guy to New England. So, what do you do when there is not enough snow on the ground to ski andContinue reading “No Show”
Starting All Over 