Santa Cruz Redwoods RV Resort, Felton, CA

Well we finally made it to Felton, CA (8 miles n/of Santa Cruz) and the Santa Cruz Redwoods RV Resort. This park has been recently purchased and is still being renovated at this writing. It is set in the coastal redwoods next to the San Lorenzo River. Since we will be spending the summer here wanted to post a few photo's to give an idea of where we are. As we get to a few of the sights in the Santa Cruz area will certainly be posting more photo's. This pic is what is seen as you enter the park from Highway 9.

Santa Cruz Redwoods RV Resort, Felton, CA

The main office building where guests check-in.

Santa Cruz Redwoods RV Resort, Felton, CA

A view looking south at the main roadway. That building in the distance is the restrooms w/showers. The laundry building (not visible) is next to this building as well.

Santa Cruz Redwoods RV Resort, Felton, CA

A look at the front door of the activities building. I took this photo from the main deck which is fairly good sized. There is also another deck/barbecue area next to this one as well.

Santa Cruz Redwoods RV Resort, Felton, CA

A look at the San Lorenzo River from the deck adjacent to the activities building.

Santa Cruz Redwoods RV Resort, Felton, CA

A look at some of the games in the activities building. There are restrooms, tables/chairs, fireplace and a big screen TV in the other half of the building.

Santa Cruz Redwoods RV Resort, Felton, CA

Photo of a tent site (w/tent) that is available for rent. The park is planning on adding a few more for those visitors wanting a tenting experience in the redwoods.

Santa Cruz Redwoods RV Resort, Felton, CA

A pic of my favorite duo. There are quite a few remnants of old redwoods that once existed.

Santa Cruz Redwoods RV Resort, Felton, CA

A look at some of the sites and our site that is really tucked into the redwoods. No need for a shade awning here.

Santa Cruz Redwoods RV Resort, Felton, CA

A closer look at our site.

Terrible's Gold Ranch RV Resort, Verdi, NV

Since we came to the Reno area for a family visit, we decided to again stay at this great park about 10 mi north of Reno. A look at the entrance of this RV park.

Terrible's Gold Ranch RV Resort, Verdi, NV

A look at our site. This is actually the exact spot we were in when we last came this way in '07.

Terrible's Gold Ranch RV Resort, Verdi, NV

A photo of the small casino next to the RV park. Besides a decent cafe inside, there is a Jack In The Box and gas station just in front.

Terrible's Gold Ranch RV Resort, Verdi, NV

Upon entering the bar area of this small casino, they took much pride in advertising their display of Bonnie & Clyde's "death car". I was assured that this car is the real deal. A look at the drivers side of their car (along with mannequin's as well).

Terrible's Gold Ranch RV Resort, Verdi, NV

A look at the other side of this car

Grand Canyon - South Rim

After leaving Flagstaff, we drove up to the Grand Canyon and spent two days taking in the sights. For those having been this way, the spectacular vista's are always breathtaking and worth the time to get here. The above photo is the main visitor center. However, there is a long term construction project in and around this site causing a longer walk to the rim.

Grand Canyon - South Rim

A look at "Mather Point" one of the main viewpoints near the visitor center

Grand Canyon - South Rim

As weather moves across the canyon it certainly provides views contrasting the various shades.

Grand Canyon - South Rim

A westward look of a view point close to the parks rim center area.

Grand Canyon - South Rim

As the clouds were moving in thought this photo looking west would be a good post. The lone individual seen climbed out past the guard rails to get a better look. No one else joined him while we were there.

Grand Canyon - South Rim

A view looking westward just east of the visitor center area. The clouds in the west certainly changed the look of the canyon.

Grand Canyon - South Rim

This view was taken from the tower located at the "Desert View" visitors center located at the very end of the east rim drive (25 mi from the main visitor center). The following photos were taken along this drive and should not be missed.

Grand Canyon - South Rim

A look at the "Desert View tower. The bottom has a cool gift shop while the tower above is a series of circular stairways to the top.

Grand Canyon - South Rim

A look back at "Desert View" from the east rim drive

Grand Canyon - South Rim

While at the "Desert View" visitors center took this photo looking east. The east entrance to the park in just a few miles away.

Grand Canyon - South Rim

While driving eastward along the rim, thought the colors in this pic really came through and worth a post.

Grand Canyon - South Rim

A great view of the Colorado River from the east rim drive

Grand Canyon - South Rim

Another look a little further west of the last photo

Grand Canyon - South Rim

Just another great view along the east rim drive

Grand Canyon - South Rim

A look at one of the view points along the east rim drive

Grand Canyon - South Rim

Some really cool formations throughout the rim drive

Grand Canyon - South Rim

While looking at views of the canyon we did not see much of the wild life. However, the morning we were leaving about 4 or 5 elk suddenly appeared in and around the campground so thought a few pics were certainly worth a post.

Grand Canyon - South Rim

This elk was the largest of the ones seen. By the size of his "rack" he still has some growing to do.

Grand Canyon - South Rim

Another look at this guy

J&H RV Park, Flagstaff, AZ

Hello all,

We have left our winter home in Florence, AZ, and are making our way northward. Will be heading to Reno, NV to visit family and then onto Felton, CA (just east of Santa Cruz, CA)were we will be spending the summer in a work camping role.
Our first stop was at this park and while here took in the sights at some really cool locations. Hope you find these photos's as interesting as we did.

You can double click to enlarge the photo's.

Since we are leaving in a couple days will not be posting for about a week but will update as we make our way.

J&H RV Park, Flagstaff, AZ

A view looking east from the park entrance.

J&H RV Park, Flagstaff, AZ

A view looking west toward the park entrance.

J&H RV Park, Flagstaff, AZ

A look at our site at J&H.

J&H RV Park, Flagstaff, AZ

Took this photo at the entrance of the park. The following photo explains what you are looking at.

J&H RV Park, Flagstaff, AZ

Now this is a piece of history that I was totally unaware of. Most interesting.

J&H RV Park, Flagstaff, AZ

Thought this was worth a post. This photo was taken just past the entrance and is self explanatory.

J&H RV Park, Flagstaff, AZ

This photo shows what is seen BEFORE opening the bottom lid. Kinda cute, huh.

Wupatki National Monument

What a great monument to tour should you have the chance to get this way. The historical ruins found were quite a sight to see close up as noted in the following photo's. The entrance is just about 25 min's north of Flagstaff on Hwy 89.

Wupatki National Monument

A look at the Wupatki Vistors Center and the pueblo found at this location.

Wupatki National Monument

While in the visitors center thought this was worth a post as seen in the next photo.

Wupatki National Monument

Certainly the real deal.

Wupatki National Monument

Thought a photo taken of a true native American and one of the first National Park Rangers hired at this site would be a good post.

Wupatki National Monument

A frontal view looking north. What a place this pueblo structure must have been 800 yrs ago.

Wupatki National Monument

A side view looking eastward.

Wupatki National Monument

A little closer view noted on the left side of this pueblo.