We have left our “winter home” of Yuma and are beginning our long trip to the East Coast for both us and the Blooms. Our furnace is still giving us some problems, so we are stopping in Quartzsite, to meet a technician who is bringing us some parts. We are staying in 88 Shades for a few days before moving out into the BLM camping at Gold Nugget Rd.
Gold Nugget Road just happens to be the trailhead for one of our favorite off-road trails in the Quartzsite area, Dripping Springs.
It is a good variety trail with easy sections, moderately technical, and an alternate exit route that is a little challenging.
The last time we were in Quartzsite with the Blooms they had a large, dully truck, and much of our off-road adventures were done before they arrived in Quartzsite. This year they have a motorhome towing a Jeep. Yeah, we are going to go play!!
Coming from an area on the East Coast where there aren’t many off road trails, it is hard to know exactly what you and your Jeep can do when tested.
Parts of the trail are pretty bumpy, so we like to take breaks from the jarring around from time to time. Luckily there are places with great views, providing photo opportunity .
Andy and his Jeep don’t seem to be having any trouble with the few technical spots we are traversing.
My favorite section of the trail is the dry wash. It takes you through twists and turns, narrow passages, and rocky sections.
You can reach out and touch the sides of the wash in spots where it is a bit of a squeeze.
Since I’m driving, it’s John’s turn to jump out and take pictures.
See how fun!
We finally make it to Dripping Springs and walk back the trail to see the…puddle. Hmm. Last time we were here it was at least dripping. That’s okay, the tree makes a nice background.
There are a number of petroglyphs in the area too, though some people have taking to drawing their own. Bad People.
The alternate exit route is a bit more technical and this is the first time we are trying it. The two most technical spots are staircase-type step downs.
The guys both did great navigating their way.
We think Andy and Candy are primed and ready for Moab, Utah!
Well, as usual it looks like you are having a great time. It looks like a lot of fun and excitement. We would love to be there too. We all miss you guys and can’t wait for you to get back to the East coast again.
You know what I was thinking? Since you have this whole experience recorded on this site, when the day comes that you are no longer willing or able to live this lifestyle, you will have everything you need to write a book about your life journey RVing. OR maybe a series of short stories, something like that.
On my side of life, my babies have moved to Wellsboro and left me down here in Snyder Cty missing them. I have more time on my hands than I know what to do with. I can’t wait for RV at the river season. I could use a good wood pile to chop at, or maybe a bank full of knot weed to hack down.
Well, be safe and know that we love and miss you.
Oh yes, one more thing….Mom will be turning 80 on her B-day next month. I’m thinking I will take them out for dinner and bring balloons and flowers. DeAnn and I are talking and thinking about what we might want to do.