Boondocking near Yuma
Boondocking near Yuma on the Ogilby road
We got to Yuma later on Thursday, and since none of us has ever been here, we stayed that night at a casino. The only good thing about that was, there was a big grassy area and Torrey and Roxy got to run on the grass. I was so thrilled to see Roxy running and feeling better. Friday, I did some google investigation and found a spot were we could camp. We are actually in California, about 6 miles west of Yuma off the Ogilby road. There are several other campers out here, but it’s pretty big and really spread out. This is our spot in the desert.
This area is not even kind of as nice as were we have been. But we have to stay away from that spot for a little while. Arizona BLM rules.
There is a lot of history here though, and we are kinda liking that part of it all. Apparently, they discovered gold in them hills in the late 1800’s. There are mines everywhere! We went exploring the other day and found some interesting things.
This is an open mine. The opening is about 5 feet tall. I walked in a little way, then came right back out. LOL
I found some very cool rocks!! Look at the colors in these.
And of course, there are bits and pieces of people stuff. Old cans, parts of tools, just weird stuff.
These are ocotillo cactus. The flowers are just coming out on them It’s amazing that something so lethal and scary looking, can have such a beautiful flower.
There is the remains of an old town down the road that we are going to check out today, should be interesting. Overall, this area is interesting, and has great rocks to be found. The ground is sandy, and nice for the dogs feet. Getting our big trailer in was very easy, and there are lots of places to choose from.
That is such wonderful news about Roxy running! And great post. Happy Monday to you all.
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Renee & Tootsie
An abandoned town sounds like a great place to explore. Have fun and glad to see you are having good weather. Have a marvellous Monday.
Best wishes Molly
Mom says Yuma is a strange place. She went to UofA in Tucson her first year in college and one of her roommates was from there. Not a place she would ever to to. But, it is always good to see it on your own and form your own opinion.
that rock at the top looks like a turtle!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Those caves look SO cool! I would love to go in them!
Also very neat rocks and that cactus is one ive never seen before.
Great photos as always. Glad your feeling better!
((husky hugz frum da pack))
“love is being owned by a husky”
sounds like you took the old route sixty six. Maybe you’ll find something amazing today.
That looks like a great spot to go exploring in for a few days! Love the rocks that you find and those mines looks super cool!
Great photos and glad to hear about the running! (Yeah, Yuma – bleh. Have driven through there many times on the way to visit my parents in Prescott, but never stopped for longer than it takes to get gas.) What does “BLM rules” mean??
There is a law in Arizona that you can camp for 14 days then you have to move 25 miles. Kinda weird, but that’s why we left for a while. (The BLM guy came and told us)
So great to hear Roxy is feeling better.
Question is, did you find any gold??
So glad to hear you are feeling better Roxy…maybe that desert air is good for you. That’s lots of coole stuff you found too. Enjoy your time in California!
So, Yuma is not a great place…Noted! I am glad you are having a nice time in your new spot. Old mines?! How cool! And an old town? I cannot wait to hear all about it.
Stay safe and have fun!
Oz
Looks like a great adventure and so glad to hear Roxy is doing better! What are BLM rules? Love Dolly
There scenery doesn’t look so pretty, but all the old gold lore is interesting!
Despite it not being as nice as some other places, it sounds like you had a good little adventure. It’s always interesting seeing some history. BTW, I love the Wag N Go from wagthedoguk too! I hope she gets enough funding to get it into production because I want one.
What fun! My dogs want to go camping now.
Hooray for Roxy running! And what’s this about BLM rules? At least you’re exploring and finding interesting things where you are. The cactus are beautiful.
So glad to hear Roxy is feeling better!!
Do I understand correctly that you simply park your RV and it’s NOT in a campground? I don’t think I’m brave enough to do something like that!!
Great photos – that looks like a super cool place! I am a nerd for neat historical places like that and that scenery is so foreign to me – so cool!
Well, it sure looks like a great place to camp out and just enjoy the peace and quiet.
The Mad Scots
I think you and your mum have to go into the caves again, maybe you will find some gold too.
That looks like an interesting place. I bet you can see a ton of stars there.
That’s a really cool rock! Looks like a whale. Glad to hear Roxy is feeling better.
Well, that cave does look kind of cool. Although I doubt I’d go much farther in then your mom did!
Wow, that looks like a very interesting place! Your Mom got some really neat and pretty photos. Thanks for sharing! I hope guys have fun. :)
What a neat place!! I am glad to hear that you came right back out of there though…could be a little scary! My husband spent part of this afternoon looking over your husband’s website. He is fascinated by his awesome woodworking and sculpting skills!! What beautiful items!! We are curious though…how do you both work on these things in the RV? Actually since my husband hates to read blogs…it surprised me that he sat here looking for so long!!! :)
I am super flattered that he loved it. Al can do small wood carvings and work on smaller sculptures pretty easy in the trailer. It’s a lot of stuff to carry though. Of course beads and leather are small and not bad to carry.
Such an interesting adventure. It looks like just taken out from a old western movie.
Glad you felt good enough to run and sounds like mom had some fun checking out the landscape :)
Lovely to meet you. We saw what you sent Mollie xx Love your pictures
I’m so glad you got to run Roxy! You guys always find the best in wherever you are. The Wag n Go is awesome… I was one of the first to pledge… I hope it meets its goal on Kickstarter!
I know the kind of laws you’re talking about… And, I hope that you find that you like it where you are for a while! I love the thought of flowers at this time of year :)
Hey Guys
You’re in my state!! :) I hope you enjoy yourselves and the sunshine! :)
Wags to all,
Your pal Snoopy :)
Love that first pic of Torrey and Roxy