Category: Recreation/Sightseeing

“Adventure Lab” Adventure

I’ve been wanting to do one of the Yuma Adventure Labs in the Geocaching Adventure Lab app. Today was finally the day! I chose the “Yuma Historic Buildings” adventure. I parked up by the first location. And I began walking from one historic building/feature to the next. There were 10 locations to “collect” and record… Continue reading “Adventure Lab” Adventure

My First Pickleball Tournament

The City of Yuma brought back the Yuma Games for 2022. Being held locally at Fortuna De Oro – a CalAm Resort, I decided to participate if I could find a mixed doubles partner, and/or a women’s doubles partner. Back in October, Doug Stelma told me that he and I should team up if Barry… Continue reading My First Pickleball Tournament

Geocaching & Our Last Day at Quartzsite 2022

There was a Geocaching class late in the week that I took advantage of since I’ve been curious about it for some time. Dave of “OurEndeavor” (on YouTube) led the class. Prior to meeting up I downloaded the Geocaching App and made an account. We went to a couple locations that were near our rally… Continue reading Geocaching & Our Last Day at Quartzsite 2022

Scavenger Hunt – Next Exit Quartzsite – Part 4

I offered to organize a scavenger hunt where teams look for a variety of items within their RVs. Some items will be quite specific to receive the points, or to earn bonus points. For example–20 points for a deck of animal themed playing cards, or 20 points for any ball, but 20 additional bonus points… Continue reading Scavenger Hunt – Next Exit Quartzsite – Part 4

Artistic Time – Quartzsite Rally Part 3

Wednesday, Jan 26 Today was my artsy day at the rally. I went to the watercolor postcard activity in the morning. It was pretty cool. Loni had more than enough postcard-sized watercolor paper already taped onto a board for each of us. Loni walked everyone through step by step to make a sunset sky with… Continue reading Artistic Time – Quartzsite Rally Part 3

Off-Road Jeeping -Quartzsite Rally Part 2

Tuesday, an off-road ride to Dripping Springs, and on further to some mine was planned. Our jeep (TJ) is a simple stock, two-door, Jeep Wrangler Sport. Regular tires. No lift kit. I went and asked Ted and Daryl if this was a ride we should/could do. They agreed that there would be some challenging rock… Continue reading Off-Road Jeeping -Quartzsite Rally Part 2

The Next Exit Rally 2022- Opening Weekend

The Next Exit Quartzsite Rally 2022 was a weeklong gathering of RVers in the desert that was organized by Bob and Pearl Caddel of “JustPassingThru.com”. Those who enjoy following Bob and Pearl’s “Next Exit” videos on YouTube applied to be part of the group. We wanted to attend in 2021, but were too busy with… Continue reading The Next Exit Rally 2022- Opening Weekend

Santa Barbara: Elks RV, Pickleball and Oysters

Santa Barbara was not a major stop, but it turned out to be the one that made August the month of oysters for us! August 26, we arrived at the Santa Barbara Elks. It was a little confusing as we pulled in. Pulling in from the street, and being about 56 feet long with the… Continue reading Santa Barbara: Elks RV, Pickleball and Oysters

Pismo Beach-Another Elks, Another Beach Town

We made it to Oceano Elks on Aug 23 to camp in the “RV Rest Area”. That’s what they call the area for RV’s to stay. It was nice that we were able to make a reservation in advance for our three night stay. Pulling in was quick and easy. Sites were pretty level with… Continue reading Pismo Beach-Another Elks, Another Beach Town