Low to mid 70's all week in NorCal if you are still seeking warmth. Maybe swing through santa rosa to get a growler of Pliney then head to the coast. Of course, only going to be in the 60's on the coast.
Finally back on the road - Bend to Arizona
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I spent a couple days in Patagonia, Arizona which is a nice little hippiefied town near the border. This sign sums it up:
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After that I went to Bisbee and I have spent most of the week there. Bisbee is my favorite mining town and is full of things to discover. I could post a hundred photos and go on all day about it but instead I'll just post a random selection. The wonders of Bisbee:
The Inn at Castle Rock is built on top of an old Indian Spring. The cafe at the hotel has a bar built around the spring.
View of Bisbee
Bisbee Stairs
The Inn at Castle Rock is built on top of an old Indian Spring. The cafe at the hotel has a bar built around the spring.
View of Bisbee
Bisbee Stairs
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Queen Mine Tour
The RV park is right on the edge of the Lavender Pit
More Bisbee
The RV park is right on the edge of the Lavender Pit
More Bisbee
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More Bisbee
natjwest
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Darn, I guess I won't be going to Bisbee any more. A Free Range Child is what I've got.
Darn, I guess I won't be going to Bisbee any more. A Free Range Child is what I've got.
Boy, I was about that age and like that when I was last in Bisbee. I wonder if that's why the sign went up?
Looks like you're having a good trip DD!
Boy, I was about that age and like that when I was last in Bisbee. I wonder if that's why the sign went up?
Looks like you're having a good trip DD!
Bisleybud
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Dog,
Don't miss checking out Shady Dell RV park in Bisbee.Have fun..
Don't miss checking out Shady Dell RV park in Bisbee.Have fun..
Foy
Resident Geologist
DD,
The guy who hired me for my first base and precious metals exploration job, in 1976, was a Phelps Dodge guy who always spoke fondly of Bisbee, AZ and Tonopah, NV. I'm getting a good idea why. Thanks for the post and the pics.
Foy
The guy who hired me for my first base and precious metals exploration job, in 1976, was a Phelps Dodge guy who always spoke fondly of Bisbee, AZ and Tonopah, NV. I'm getting a good idea why. Thanks for the post and the pics.
Foy
Dughlas Stiubhart
It's good to be Stew
I guess I'll have to put Bisbee on the list, but I will stay far away from that dog!
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Chiricahua National Monument was great. The campground was beautiful and quiet and the CCC era trail system was elaborate and incredible. Go CCC!
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Cochise Stronghold:
I find myself reluctant to leave southern Arizona as the weather has been great and I've really enjoyed my time here. So back to Patagonia. There is a lot of great primitive camping just outside Patagonia on the Hershaw road. And I love these big white trees:
Chnlisles vacation cottage:
I find myself reluctant to leave southern Arizona as the weather has been great and I've really enjoyed my time here. So back to Patagonia. There is a lot of great primitive camping just outside Patagonia on the Hershaw road. And I love these big white trees:
Chnlisles vacation cottage:
I find myself reluctant to leave southern Arizona as the weather has been great...
Well, then don't return to Bend for a few days...another big (for us) snow tonight.
Well, then don't return to Bend for a few days...another big (for us) snow tonight.
chnlisle
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Are you heading this way? We're home.
Dughlas Stiubhart
It's good to be Stew
Chiricahua National Monument was great. The campground was beautiful and quiet and the CCC era trail system was elaborate and incredible. Go CCC!
I also thought the trail system and campground in Chiricahua were great. By your photos I'm guessing you hiked the trail right from the CG up the canyon to strange rocks on top. Were they still rebuilding those CCC stone steps up high or was the trail work finished?
I also thought the trail system and campground in Chiricahua were great. By your photos I'm guessing you hiked the trail right from the CG up the canyon to strange rocks on top. Were they still rebuilding those CCC stone steps up high or was the trail work finished?
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I also thought the trail system and campground in Chiricahua were great. By your photos I'm guessing you hiked the trail right from the CG up the canyon to strange rocks on top. Were they still rebuilding those CCC stone steps up high or was the trail work finished?
I hiked the trails around the visitor center on the first day then started from the top on the second day so I didnt do the whole trail from the visitor center up. I didn't see any trail work.
Camped near the Vulture Mine (Wickenberg)
Vulture Mine
After three weeks on the road it was time to return to reality and I headed back to Oregon. I'm already missing the fantastic AZ weather
I hiked the trails around the visitor center on the first day then started from the top on the second day so I didnt do the whole trail from the visitor center up. I didn't see any trail work.
Camped near the Vulture Mine (Wickenberg)
Vulture Mine
After three weeks on the road it was time to return to reality and I headed back to Oregon. I'm already missing the fantastic AZ weather
Great stuff Aaron. Three weeks on the road! I can't imagine what that is like. That must be the reward you get for taking care of the gf after her surgery. Good for you.
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Great stuff Aaron. Three weeks on the road! I can't imagine what that is like. That must be the reward you get for taking care of the gf after her surgery. Good for you.
Boy DD, I spent 19 months in Az about a zillion years ago, when I was in the Army, and started to really like it there, had to volunteer for the war across the sea to get out, or I would have never left: what a trip, hopefully I'll be heading out soon myself, despite the wonderful spring weather here on the Eastern side!
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Boy DD, I spent 19 months in Az about a zillion years ago, when I was in the Army, and started to really like it there, had to volunteer for the war across the sea to get out, or I would have never left: what a trip, hopefully I'll be heading out soon myself, despite the wonderful spring weather here on the Eastern side!
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For those of you interested in keeping up with my mining history work, please follow my WMH Facebook page http://www.facebook....rnmininghistory
DD, you're still running Western Mining History, aren't you?
Does the FB page have different content than your Site?
DD, you're still running Western Mining History, aren't you?
Does the FB page have different content than your Site?
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