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Contrasting Landscapes in Arizona

023e Mt & desert_001 (1024x526)

Arizona, a land of diversity and contrasts.  The towering volcanic Mount Humphreys, the highest peak in Arizona at 12,637 feet (3,852 m) shows a bit of snow above its forested flanks.  While stretching north beyond the mountains feet for 160 miles at 5,000-6,000 feet (1,524-1,829 m) the Painted desert displays colorful mineral-filled sediments of mud and sand  deposited over 200 million years ago and later exposed by erosion.  Driving south towards Flagstaff on historic Highway 89 the scenery takes my breath away.

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Half way home

01 RV heading out of NR GRCA NP AZ (1024x767)

Last night on the North Rim it hailed. This morning started out with rain then cleared as we hooked the 5th-wheel to the truck. By 9:30 we pulled out of our home space of the last six months and made it to Jacob Lake for breakfast an hour later. It felt very weird for me to follow the RV, although I know it was in very capable hands.

02 Water on the meadows & naked fall aspen Hwy 67 N Kaibab NF AZ (1024x744)

The fall leaves are almost gone and it felt like winter creeping upon the land.

03 Vermilion Cliffs from SR89A E AZ (1024x783)

We saw some partly sunny skies for a while past the Vermilion Cliffs.

04 RV heading S towards SF Peaks under stormy sky SR89 S AZ (1024x604)

Then we headed south across the Painted Desert towards the San Francisco Peaks.

05 RV heading S into storm by SF Peaks SR89 S AZ (1024x669)

I thought we would drive into a devastating storm.

06 RV heading S into storm by SF Peaks SR89 S AZ (1024x597)

But it didn’t rain too heavy and we made into the Flagstaff KOA a little after 3pm. Sure is noisy here. I’m really not used to city traffic.

Tomorrow I’m going to the South Rim with Ranger Jessica to hear a lecture by renowned Grand Canyon archaeologist Dr. Douglas Schwartz. Just can’t get enough of this place and will be very different looking at the North Rim instead of being there. Saturday we head the rest of the way home.

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Headed to Yarnell

01 Hwy 89A E Kaibab NF AZ (1024x504)

Off the plateau on Highway 89A east

By the time you read this I’ll be on the road to my winter home.

02 House Rock Valley & Vermilion Cliffs Hwy 89A E Kaibab NF AZ (1024x762)

House Rock Valley and Vermilion Cliffs on Highway 89A east

It’s a seven hour drive through some extremely pretty country.

03 Marble Canyon & Echo Cliffs Hwy 89A E AZ (1024x757)

Echo Cliffs behind Marble Canyon

With three days off I’m going to see my Sweetie plus load the slide-in camper on the truck for future camping fun.

04 Painted Desert Hwy 89 S AZ (1024x766)

Painted Desert along Highway 89 south

Hope to go thrift storing with Berta on Thursday while Mike’s at work. 

05 Smoke SF Peaks Hwy 89 S AZ (1024x751)

Forest fire on San Francisco Peaks

And just maybe, when I have to leave on Friday, Mike will follow me back to the North Rim for the holiday weekend.

06 View E Iron Springs Rd Kirkland AZ (1024x624)

Bradshaw Mountains from Iron Springs Road

Sure wish I had a tow bar.

07 Light on Weaver Mts Yarnell aZ (1024x768)

Weaver Mountains

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