Sedona Red Rocks

Veteran's Day Weekend brought us to the fantastic Sedona Red Rocks. Close to home, yet far enough to feel like we were not at home, we joined together with some friends for another great camping weekend!

Caleb, above, stands in the morning sunshine with the spires in the background.

Who says there's no boondocking near Sedona? We all purchased a Red Rock Pass and found a wonderful location. We waved to many of the Pink Jeep Tours driving down the road. We also were amazed when they kept coming, as the winds, rain and chilly air drove us inside the 5er!

Here is our view....

We joined our friends Chuck & Janet, and Ken & his daughter, Ashley, for another great weekend in God's country! Friday and Saturday, the weather was just about perfect...sunny with enough of a breeze to keep it cool. The guys went for a long hike and wore out the dogs. We sat around the campfire, enjoying each other's company. Games were on the agenda for the cooler and breezier times. Yahtzee, There's a Moose in Your House, and Mexican Train Dominoes filled the 5er with good times! Did I mention the food yet? We always seem to team up for some of the best meals! Sunday afternoon brought wind and rain. We put the picnic table in the 5er and hunkered down for a game night. :-)

Until next month....Safe Travels!

Fall Break - Take 2

I'm getting used to Picasa, the Google photo manager, so here's Fall Break- take 2....but it is really the same trip. These towering Aspens were in Lockett Meadow!

Our timing was perfect for the golden, quaking leaves!!

A glimpse of the heavens above!

Cranium game night in the Toyhauler :-) Rule was...winner of a game made breakfast! Yahtzee winners were on breakfast duty. Thanks Ken and Chris for the hot breakfast!

More November details...mark your calendars for the November 7th weekend. You'll need a redrock pass. We'll be off forest road 525 (I think). We'll plan a trip to the petroglyph site nearby. You know you want to go....so plan on it!!

Fall Break- Flagstaff, AZ

This is our view from our boondock site, near Hart Prairie in Flagstaff, Arizona. The clouds in the sky were moving quickly. We had winds come through about 60 miles per hour. Overnight those clouds brought snow to the peaks! We were there at the perfect time to see the Aspens in their golden splendor.

We took a scenic drive around the San Francisco Peaks and into the Lockett Meadow area of the Inner Basin. Along the way we kept our eyes open for the elusive mule deer. The dogs were able to find some during their forest walks and a good chase ensued.

The weather was chilly! That is probably an understatement. It was the first "cold front" of the year and daytime highs were about 45 degrees Fahrenheit. Saturday night got down to 19! Brrr.....

Some of the guys explored the Lava Tubes. The San Francisco peaks area is a dormant volcano that erupted years ago. When the lava flowed like a river, it created this lava cave as the tops and bottom hardened more quickly than the lava in the middle that continued to flow.

Many thanks to our friends Ken, Chuck and Janet for another great weekend camping. We all enjoyed game nights in the back of the Toyhauler so that we could be in the comfort of the heater!

Next month? Yes that's right, once a month....we'll be camping close to home in the Sedona Red Rocks!