( Writing this from Deming, New Mexico on October 20. We are now staying at Temperate Zone RV Park, 15 miles north of Deming, off of US-180. )
This will be our base camp for most of this winter, in order to establish New Mexico residency. Besides this being an absolutely gorgeous state, there are very good reasons for changing our residency, which are: the auto insurance and licensing are half the cost of Michigan's and the health insurance is very affordable here.
And this is one of only four states, ( someone told me this but I can't find out who the other three states are) that offer an annual Camping Pass at their state parks. For only $180.00/NM resident, $100.00/Senior NM resident or $225.00/Non-resident, your camping fees are covered for twelve months from the date of purchase. Most of the campgrounds have showers and flushing toilets, and electric sites are only an additional four dollars per day. The nature programs and organized hikes at the parks are excellent. This was a real selling point in choosing New Mexico.
Wow, that was a really long intro! so lets get on to the blog and some pictures.
This will be our base camp for most of this winter, in order to establish New Mexico residency. Besides this being an absolutely gorgeous state, there are very good reasons for changing our residency, which are: the auto insurance and licensing are half the cost of Michigan's and the health insurance is very affordable here.
And this is one of only four states, ( someone told me this but I can't find out who the other three states are) that offer an annual Camping Pass at their state parks. For only $180.00/NM resident, $100.00/Senior NM resident or $225.00/Non-resident, your camping fees are covered for twelve months from the date of purchase. Most of the campgrounds have showers and flushing toilets, and electric sites are only an additional four dollars per day. The nature programs and organized hikes at the parks are excellent. This was a real selling point in choosing New Mexico.
Wow, that was a really long intro! so lets get on to the blog and some pictures.
The last pictures from a couple weeks ago, were from Tuttle Creek. This picture is of Mt. Whitney from a gas station parking lot as we leave Lone Pine on October 1, and head west on CA Hwy 190, through Death Valley to Las Vegas, Nevada and then into Arizona. Can you imagine working here and having this view everyday.
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This is the first rest stop after driving into the park. This canyon at the Padre Crowley Point is a favorite spot for the military fighter pilots to test their skills. They tip on their side and shoot through the canyon, it's called " threading the needle". We were fortunate enough to see one as we drove into the lot. There was no time to grab the camera, they are gone it the blink of an eye out over the salt flats.
You definately want to fill your tank before crossing Death Valley.
The desert is not just flat sand, it has many hills and mountains, what it doesn't have are many things green.
Yes, that's a minus -190 feet below sea level.
About half way across, we stopped at the Borax Museum at the Furnace Creek Ranch. Small, but very interesting.
Death Valley on motorcycles!
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At the end of our adventure, we find Pahrump RV Park, a very clean park and good for a one night stay after a long drive.
Did I mention how lucky we were, the high for that day was 103 degrees, the day before was 114 degrees.
Did I mention how lucky we were, the high for that day was 103 degrees, the day before was 114 degrees.
 | Here is a preview of our camp in Wickenburg, Arizona. We liked it so much we ended up staying 10 days. Good Night All, B&D Miss you bunches. Love you Mom!!! |
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