Wild Iris Kaibab National Forest Arizona
Yes, I’m a bit behind sharing stories of my summer travels.
I have managed to create a few videos but am also behind there. You can watch Boondocking with sheep under the Pines https://youtu.be/FPT0uQkEsao for more about my Williams camp.
I continued to enjoy the Junipers and meadows, complete with sheep, on the Kaibab National Forest south of Ash Fork Arizona into early June before making a jump to another area of forest south of Williams.
White Horse Lake Kaibab National Forest Arizona
Ron visited from Congress so we took his Jeep on a couple of backroad rides. I love connecting the dots on my map and exploring areas I wouldn’t drive the RV.
Without shopping in Ash Fork it was time to look for other options and Williams, only 22 miles east on I40, seemed just right and especially with another bump up in elevation to avoid heat. After free dump and fill plus a grocery stop I parked the RV south of town and we took the Jeep out on forest roads in search of another ideal camp.
Only 12 miles from Williams on the Kaibab National Forest we found a large camp with nobody nearby.
Sadly, the Jeep’s transmission linkage broke so I walked a ways back to a camper and asked for a ride about four miles back to my RV. After doing some online research, Ron figured out what part was needed and ordered it from a store in Williams. Ron slid under the Jeep and replaced a bushing to make the Jeep move again.
While he worked four-legged sheep visitors moved through camp, more than once, and didn’t give us a second look. After repairs it was time for Ron to return to his pets and high heat at lower elevation in Congress, 100+° while I enjoyed the 80s.
The Red Garter Williams Arizona
I enjoyed visiting with friends from Grand Canyon before making a jump further east then north of Bellemont and up once again in elevation.
People who don’t live at high elevation often don’t understand the lack of oxygen and struggle breathing. Congress 3045’, Ash Fork 5181’, Williams 6916’, Bellemont 7132’, Flagstaff 6821’. And then there’s Reverse Elevation sickness.
You sure have amazing adventures!
Thanks, life is an adventure!
I sure hope you’re screening your comments since I just left one and don’t see it here.
I see it.
Glad to see that you are still enjoying the RV Lifestyle.
Nice that Ron was able to repair his own Jeep.
The sheep didn’t seem to mind sharing the grass with you.
Be Safe and Enjoy!
It’s about time.
Thanks for stopping by. I can’t see giving up this lifestyle, ever. Sheep or no. Happy Holidays!!!!!
Loved this when I eventually got to look at it adverts kept crossing the screen before, very frustrating. Take care Diane
Thanks. And sorry for the AdSense stuff. Happy Holidays to you both!
So many sheep! You found some pretty spots to put out your mat this summer. Lucky Ron knows how to make those fixes, especially when the vehicle is out in the wilds!
It was an absolutely awesome summer!
Your friend’s jeep problem is just another reminder that you have to be resourceful to live the gypsy lifestyle.
Back in the day, brother and I were at a boy scout camp somewhere around flagstaff up in the mountains. Several times the sheep came through and like yours didn’t pay us any mind.
Back when I lived at elevation I was pretty cocky about the flatlanders that showed up gasping. I think Albuquerque at 5300 ft was the lowest elevation I lived in until I moved to the gulf coast to help solve America’s energy problems. Now I am a certified flatlander gasping along with the rest of them whenever I go to real mountains. I know my sister in Colorado loves me because she doesn’t laugh at Tulsa’s Turkey Mountain which soars 100 feet above the Arkansas River to get to 440 feet.
I used to be more resourceful fixing my rigs, but not any more. As a current flatlander you at least understand the reality of elevation and lack of oxygen. Yet I’d never experienced a problem in reverse. I love your Turkey Mt, even if calling it a mountain is a stretch by western standards.
I had never heard of reverse altitude sick. I do know body shifts going from Phoenix valley to Peeples Valley. Takes 1-3 days to adjust back, or I’m getting more used to it. Love the forest, like liking the deserts:)
Was a new idea to me also because I’d never suffered from a reverse elevation sickness, that I know of.
Sure is nice to be able to fix things that break yourself. Glad you have a fix-it man in your life. Even if it was his vehicle that was the problem. I didn’t have a terrible problem when I was out west with elevations and breathing but I know I would have now.
Considering our remote location, he was fortunate. The elevation also got to him. I don’t have a problem with that because I go up in small jumps.