The town of Bisbee, Arizona has been on our list for quite some time as we’d seen other full time travelers pass through and really enjoy it. Though we would typically take the Airstream and spend a few days there, we weren’t able to get reservations at the only RV park in town. Instead, we…
Sedona, Arizona is a popular destination for a reason. Gorgeous scenery, some nice open land, and plenty of outdoor activities. Unfortunately, this time around we only had a short 3 days before needing to meet our friends in Flagstaff for their spring break. We drove up from Prescott and quickly settled into a spot near…
We visited Chiricahua National Monument in eastern Arizona. It was a mountain oasis in a desert of grass. The landscape was pretty cool. And there were TREES. We hadn’t seen trees in a month – just cactus. Mom and dad decided that we were going to hike. A long one! I didn’t really want to…
No trip through south eastern Arizona would be complete without visiting Tombstone. The town is the location of a famous gunfight, some mining, and plenty of ‘trades’ practiced in the old west. We were staying a few miles south of town on public land, and ventured in for the experience. When We Visited: February 25, 2015 Ages of Kids: 9. 7….
Last year when we came through Phoenix, we only spent 3 days at Usery Regional Park. We knew there were a few other parks in the area that other traveling friends loved, but we couldn’t get in as they were ALL full! Every day. Ridiculous. Since we were on a mission to get to Disneyland, it…
We definitely understand your feelings about the Phoenix area parks. Through a combination of spending time camping with friends and having to be close to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport for a business trip we will have spent 6 of the last 8 weeks in the Phoenix area. Each park is beautiful in its own way but they are so far away from other stuff. Running errands or visiting attractions outside of each park is such a trek. Every GPS direction seems to be “make a turn and stay on this road for 8 miles”. This place is so spread out!
We have been in Lost Dutchman, McDowell Mountain, detoured to Catalina State Park near Tucson and finally White Tank back in Phoenix. Lost Dutchman is definitely our favorite of the four. We will be back but for a shorter visit the next time. Almost two weeks in each park was way too long.
We’re heading early next week to Prescott and Cottonwood for a change of scenery. See you down the road.ReplyCancel
This was such a timely piece for me! We had been struggling with the idea to head back South to warm up or stay in the beautiful scenery outside Cottonwood. You definitely spoke to some of the same things I felt while in the Phoenix area. I think we will stay up around here. So much to see and do!ReplyCancel
Man I’m tired just reading that…
Can’t wait to see YOU climb those stairs! 😉
We are in Huachuca City right now. Are you still in this area? We have been to Bisbee and Tombstone several times, but have not taken the mine tour. My husband and children took the tour in Tombstone. I am rather claustrophobic and so stayed above ground. Looks like a great site. I’ll have to check it out further.
Thanks for an informative post. The mine tour sounds great. Not sure my legs could handle 1000 stairs night now. We are looking forward to spending next year out west. I can se that some serious physical training is in order.
Thanks for the comment Bonnie!! There definitely is quite a lot out here to get you in tip, top shape!! Plenty of hiking too!
Great video! I visit Tombstone on occasion (I love the night time ghost tour) now I’ll push a little farther to visit that mine.