Yuma Tour
Kofa NWR
North and east of the Imperial NWR is Kofa NWR. On our last full day, we piled into the truck and headed out to look at some natural water holes, …
Imperial NWR
As we were leaving, one of the helpful locals described the Yuma area as "the armpit of Arizona." Certainly, with the natural wonders of Grand Canyon and Monument Valley, the …
Visiting Mom and Dad
It's been a few years since I've seen my folks. Since that time, they've sold their house and left Tennessee as "full-timers" in an RV.To make ends meet, they've started …
Yuma, Arizona!
A quick five days and 190 miles later, we did it.Vic and I rolled over Fourth Avenue at the famed Yuma Crossing. Mom and Dad were waiting and we went …
The Imperial Valley
El Centro is the primary city on the American side of the Imperial Valley, though it's merely a small town compared to the almost million people that call Mexicali home. …
Agua Caliente and the Anza-Borrego
State Road 2 runs north-south for 52 miles which follows an old stage route. It's marked as the Southern Emigrant Trail of 1849, which we later learned was a clever …
Desert Oracles and Road Signs
At the bottom of the Banner Grade is the desert. For the folks up in the lofty air of Julian, "dropping to the floor" means a trip east toward the …
Ah, Sunny So-Cal!
Turning north on twisty Highway 79, we headed to the highest point of our two day climb, just under 5000 feet. While I knew it would be cold at night, …
Poolside in San Diego
With some trepidation, but tons of excitement, we're off to the trolley this morning with our loaded bikes. We've not done as much site seeing as we'd hoped with all …
Mojave by Bike?
I've been buying "product" again. Which means only one thing: Bike Touring! With my new olive-based shaving cream, milky face cleanser and some a shampoo that came with a shower …