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I own no land, instead I have wheelestate. I’ve been a full time RVer since 1997. Working summers as a Park Ranger takes me to many beautiful places and playing during the winter takes me to many more. This blog is simply the story of my life's adventures.

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Friday, November 26, 2010

Headed out to hike

01 S Kaibab trail, training, SR GRCA NP AZ pano

Don’t look for me at any mall on Black Friday. Instead Mike and I are driving to the South Rim of the Grand Canyon. It might look like Christmas up there as they’ve gotten a little snow.

02 S Kaibab trail from trailhead, training, SR GRCA NP AZ

Then in the morning we’ll head down the South Kaibab trail, 7 miles, and camp for two nights at Bright Angel campground.

03 Building S Kaibab trail sign, training, SR GRCA NP AZ

Catch ya’ when we return next week.

Thursday, November 25, 2010

SWF – Back to Spectacular Yarnell sunsets

a222 Sunset Yarnell AZ (800x600)

Of course there’s really no consistently bad place for sunsets.

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Happy Thanksgiving!

Wednesday, November 24, 2010

Foxy

I have really been feeling the need for a good nature fix and the count down of 2.5 days left until our canyon hike has given me something to hold on to. Read more here.
01 Grey fox outside window Yarnell AZ (800x600)




Sterkspruit Falls hike – Drakensberg Mountains South Africa

01 Plant in fence post Sterkspruit Falls trail Drakensburg KwaZulu-Natal ZA (800x600)
Once Joan and I set up camp at Monks Cowl we went hiking 1.5 miles (2.5 km) round trip to Sterkspruit Falls outlook platform.

Tuesday, November 23, 2010

Drakensberg Mountains South Africa Part 1

01 R600 SW Drakensburg KwaZulu-Natal ZA (800x600)
Joan and I left Wagendrift Nature Reserve and continued into the Drakensberg Mountains, meaning Dragon Mountains and locally called The ‘Bergs. Read more here...

Monday, November 22, 2010

MWT - Getting ready for “the hike”

01 GRCA Backcountry permit AZ (800x487)

Got the permit almost two months ago. Mike’s never hiked to the bottom of Grand Canyon before. We drive to the South Rim on Black Friday and have a reservation at Trailer Village for the nights before and after the hike.

02 GRCA water bottles Yarnell AZ (800x514)

Early Saturday morning we hit the South Kaibab trail down, which I’ve never hiked before, 7 miles to Bright Angel campground near the river and Phantom Ranch where we’ll camp two nights. The plan for Sunday is to hike a little ways up the box and to the Clear Creek overlook. Monday we’ll hike 4.5 miles up Bright Angel trail to Indian Garden for the night and then Tuesday the other 4.5 miles back to the South Rim.

03 Slide stopper & boot chain Yarnell AZ (800x526)

Of course, being the end of November, who knows what the weather could throw at us. There could be snow at the rim while we’re sunbathing at the bottom. So, we bought slide stoppers and boot chains just in case. Sure hate to carry the extra weight, but that beats sliding off the trail.

04 Food for canyon hike Yarnell AZ (800x600)

Almost have everything we need: tent, sleeping pads and bags, plenty of water, first aid kit, headlamp, a few clothes, trekking poles, cameras, electrolytes and most of the food.

05 Mike's backpack loaded for canyon hike Yarnell AZ (657x800)

If it was up to Mike he’d be carrying Way too many pounds and bringing the cast iron fry pan. He’s even offered to carry me which I’ll keep in mind for the trip back up. Teehee.

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Sunday, November 21, 2010

Scenic Sunday – Right outside the window

01 Sunset Yarnell AZ (800x589)

When we moved out of the 5th-wheel and into the little house I insisted the computer desk be set up in front of the only window that can be seen out of when sitting down. I so need the light, and also enjoy the Weaver Mountains and sunset. 

02 Lady cardinal & sparrow Yarnell AZ (800x756)

The Lady Cardinal

Next step, to set up bird feeders within the view.

03 Sparrows & house finch on feeder Yarnell AZ (737x800)

Sparrows & House finch

Sure didn’t take long for the locals to find the seed.

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