Monthly Archives: May 2010

Petrified? No, Petroglyphs!

West of Yuma, on the otherside of Wellton, we found our way to Antelope Hill. The jutting hill doesn’t seem too special from a distance, or even from the road, but if you get out of your car and climb … Continue reading

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Taking a Walk on the Wild Side

Okay, maybe not *that* wild, but out in the tamed wilderness you’ll find the Imperial National Wildlife Refuge, north of Yuma. As with everything, the journey there was at least as much fun as the destination. And that journey was … Continue reading

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Off We Go, Into the Wild Blue Yonder

… at least in the imagination! The Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) in Yuma offers a monthly tour of the base with an option to “walk the flightline” to see some of their equipment and jets close-up. Before boarding the … Continue reading

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Up in the Air So Blue

We ended up being in Yuma long enough for the annual MCAS Air Show (Marine Corps Air Station) and thanks to some fellow RVers, we heard that the best way to see the show was to park at the county fairgrounds the day … Continue reading

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Look! Up in the Air! It’s a Bird… No, It’s a Plane!

For a high-flying fan like Ellen, Yuma is a great place to “bird watch,” even when the birds are big, noisy, and metal. Well, maybe they’re not metal any more — maybe they’re made of some sort of super-material. Whatever … Continue reading

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Summer Festivals in Winter Months

Though we established enough of a routine to feel very much at home in Yuma, we never got bored, partly because of all the special events that are held during the winter months. The tamale festival, held annually in Somerton, … Continue reading

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Winter Wonderland!

Banish thoughts of snow and ice and freezing rain… we’re talking sunshine, blue skies, and temps right around 70 degrees! Though we had planned to stay in Yuma for a couple of weeks then steer ourselves toward Texas and Eastward … Continue reading

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3:10 to Yuma via RV

When we told a few people we were headed to Yuma, they shook their heads and didn’t seem to understand why we’d want to come down here. Well… we’re not alone. At least a hundred thousand RVers come down here … Continue reading

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