Grammi and I went to the south rim of the Grand Canyon with our daughter Jessica and her husband back in March of 2016. It was the first and only time either of us has been to that incredible natural attraction. It is one of the seven natural wonders of the world and indeed a … Continue reading Grand Canyon National Park
The last few days in Verde Valley were just as good as the first. We certainly haven’t become bored with the scenery and we continue to find much to explore. Montezuma Castle National Monument located in Camp Verde, like all national parks has been closed during the pandemic. We’ve been checking the website daily to … Continue reading Montezuma Castle and other Adventures
Learning about a new area we’ve traveled to can sometimes be a challenge, especially when we only have a few days there. Normally, one of the first things we look for is the local visitor center. They are filled with brochures and maps to all the points-of-interest. Most of the time there is an information … Continue reading Devil’s Bridge, Arizona
We’re at another state park. This time in Arizona. Unlike the previous state parks, this one is open for camping. Arizona has kept the state parks open during the pandemic deeming them an essential service. From what I’ve seen so far during my short time here is that Arizonians love this state parks. Because of … Continue reading Catalina State Park
We’ve met some small challenges in our travels through the desert southwest. Mostly the fact that much remains closed, including the national parks. Our travel theme this year was to visit as many national parks as possible. We’ve been hearing they are beginning to reopen some of the parks. That’s encouraging but we haven’t found … Continue reading Hueco Tanks & City of Rocks
There was a melancholy feeling when we hitched up the camper and pulled away from Medina Lake RV Park. After all it was our home for more than seven weeks. We have many fond memories of our time there. But those feelings were soon replaced by a giddy anticipation of new adventures that lie ahead. … Continue reading Carlsbad Caverns
Let me start out by expressing my heartfelt appreciation to all the mothers who work tirelessly and sacrifice so much for their children. They are the foundation on which families are built. It is by their labor we all exist and they do it willingly while enduring long days and sleepless nights. It is often … Continue reading It’s a Happy Mother’s Day
The Adventures of Grammi and Grampa 