Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been categorized as “Desert”
Have you ever noticed that is particular part of the “desert southwest” seems to have an over abundance of rocks? There are many different kinds here and many different colors. Nature herself has created many wonders in the rock here. We can see slot canyons, dry waterfalls, many different animals and forms in the rocks. However, I would like to talk about the human …
When you experience honesty and integrity from a company, you want to share it Having personally done business with the following four companies, I share with other desert dwellers so they can call on these businesses if there is a need. HILCO RV Owner/operator – Cloyce Hilsinger. This business began in L.A. in 1946 and moved to Yuma in 1969. …
There are many enjoyable rides here in the desert whether you have a 4-wheel drive, ATV or side by side. One of those rides goes through the Squeeze and to The Names. One of the first sights to see is the rock garden. There used to be a miner’s cabin and the wife made a rock garden since there wasn’t …
Just wanted to let folks know about a wonderful new website, http://imperial-dam.rvhobo.net/ that many of you would be interested in. Last season, while wandering around the “Wash” to find interesting things to write about for the newsletter, I happened to meet up with a couple who were here for their first season and they were so impressed that they set …
By: Bob(Slobberjaws) November 1, 2015 Ya’ know I sure miss that old red Jeep. I even drive it in my sleep! (To Steal a line,— Over Hill, Over Dale, We Will Hit the DUSTY Trail.) I’m settin’ at the old stop sign, Wednesday morning and we’re feelin’ fine! We get in and slam the door, Then set the radio to …
By: Shotgun Blasts August 1, 2015 Yes folks there was a time when the “ship of the desert” did in fact become the “HumVee” of our United States Army. It all began in 1843 when Capt. Geo. Crosman published a report to the U.S. Army encouraging the use of camels as transportation. The treatment of his study was typical, it …
By: Doug – North Wind March 1, 2015 Last season a group of us went out through the KOFA heading to Camp Hyder on a jeep expedition. The group consisted of Jaws and Lil Abner in Jaw’s red jeep, McGyver and SlipKnot in McGyver’s red Geo Tracker and Northwind and DesertRain with Ringo in our green jeep. After a night …
Wendy—Cocker Spaniel February 1, 2015 Everyone is fascinated by rattlesnakes. The fascination is most often caused by fear that they are aggressive and deadly. Most rattlesnakes avoid contact with humans. They tend to avoid wide open spaces that offer little protection from predators and usually spend their time in and under low-growing shrubs, natural and artificial debris and rocks. They …
By: Vicki – Echo February 1, 2015 As you read this column, you will quickly realize that I do not have a knack for writing. What I do have is a fondness for cacti, and this fondness has inspired me to gain a little cacti knowledge. As you explore the public lands around Yuma, you might see a variety of …