April 7, 2010

Chiricahua Nat. Park

We didn’t do much here. It is a lot of trails and long ones. And because I’m towing doubles the won’t let us in.

DSCF0088 They have a 39’ length limit, with the F250, 27’ 5th wheel, and 5x8 trailer for the ATV, we may have been close to the limit..LOL

Their spaces for camping were full for the evening. So we moved 5 miles northwest of the park to find an area that was BLM land and it’s location was told to us by a couple from the Fort Bowie hike. Thanks to Bob and his wife we found a great place to camp.

DSCF0087We had shade, camp fire, water and a nice place to ride the ATV.(and we did). There is no reason to leave such a paradise.

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Can you believe it, the water was clear and running like it would in Oregon or Paradise, California. It taste was sweet and reminded me of home. Tiger had to play in it and get all wet and then he had to jump all over me, so we both ended up wet. Just a great time for him to play in the real world of trees and water.

DSCF0090Was ready to get the fishing pole out but didn’t see any fish. The water was clear and if it had fish we would have seen them. ?(No fresh fish tonight). 

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Tiger and I were camped about 100 feet from this creek and really enjoyed the sound of rushing water next to the fire place while we cooked diner and relaxed. ( of course with a cocktail)..The only way to fly….LOL

DSCF0092 Tiger is on the other bank there some where. Just checking things out. We stayed the night, and the next day I noticed the refer wasn't working and everything I tried didn’t work to get it going, except running the generator. I was using propane. So instead of staying in paradise for years we had to leave to get the refer repaired or at least buy ice for the food before it all spoiled. However the refer started working as we drove. That was nice, saved money. I guess we weren't  level and by the time we knew what was wrong, we were far away from Paradise.

We did buy our senior pass ($10.00) and it is good for life. So on to Saguaro Nat. Park in Tucson.

Later Tiger and Stu.

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