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, …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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. …
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 …
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 …
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, …
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 …
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 …