Here we are coming to you from Pahrump, NV! After talking with Russell and finding he wasn't ready for Ken's help this weekend we said let's take a little trip and get out of the cold! Wednesday morning we finished packing up The Mansion and off we went about 1100.
Tuesday morning Adam had texted wanting to come over and spend the night. He got there around 1300. We visited a bit and then he ran to Wilson Canyon to take some pictures. I ran to Raley's to get some wine lol. Tacos for dinner and then a couple of movies we all watched. He left about 0900 on Wednesday morning and then we left.
Death Valley was our destination and only about 5 hours from our house. We got to Furnace Creek Campground around 1600 or so. Plenty of sites available and with Ken's America the Beautiful pass it's only $7.00 a night. No hookups but there are bathrooms with flush toilets and fresh water. Barely cell service and little internet. I could comment on blogs but no way could I do my blog.
Got ourselves set up and then settled ourselves inside as the wind was crazy. It blew all night long, but we loved it.
Thursday morning we awoke to a 50 degree morning. It was 17 at home. The day ended up being about 73! We'll take it. Ken took a walk over the hills ending at Texas Spring Campground. A nice area, crowded but no generators are allowed. I put on shorts and read a book. After lunch we took a walk across the street to visit the other campground. They have huge sites that are reservable and some have water and electrical hookups. Campground was full. The visitor center was only letting a few in at a time, with masks. There was a line of people, but we weren't two of them.
We sat outside and lit the Little Red Campfire and then Ken cooked some pork on the propane stove as this campground isn't allowing charcoal barbecues. No idea why. Not like there's anything to catch fire. Oh well turned out delicious. Once dinner was cooked we were inside watching the original Vacation until 2100.
Friday morning after breakfast we took a drive over to Stovepipe Wells and their campground. Sites were smaller and seemingly more cramped. We made the decision to stay where we were.
Another beautiful shorts day :) Read and just took it easy. Ken too. A nice afternoon just enjoying the scenery and people watching. Eventually a nice Happy Hour and then Ken made turkey burgers for dinner along with tater tots for him.
We woke up this morning to a lovely if not cooler morning. At home we would have woken up to snow. Karen sent pics this afternoon 😱 Talking at breakfast we (he) decided it was time to move on. Decided to head for Pahrump, NV for the night and then on to Boulder Beach at Lake Mead for two nights. Then we'll head home! The wind was really blowing but at least it was blowing us towards Pahrump.
We could have woke up to this....
We saw that Lakeside RV and Casino was a Passport America Park. Pulled in and decided too stay one night. Good thing as with the discount it's still $60.00. Not sure how that one works. It is a beautiful park though. We got settled in, had lunch and then after a bit we took a walk around the park. There are very few empty spaces, some long term but all awesome looking rigs. Love seeing how people set up their "homes".
So grateful to be retired and living the life we live! Happy Hour time! Have a wonderful evening!
I'm surprised Death Valley is so empty. It's rare you can find a spot there!! $60 is a little pricey for Lakeside, but look at the view. Hey, shorts is better than snow ANY day of the week!!!
ReplyDeleteWas surprising to us too! The weather was perfect! It is a beautiful park for sure. I love that in the middle of the desert there are huge pine trees here!
DeleteMaking us jealous over the warm temperatures.
ReplyDeleteThat's the perfect trailer for hauling toys.
Be Safe and Enjoy your vacation.
It's about time.
Hopefully next winter you will be enjoying the warm temps! It was a cool trailer for sure!
DeleteGreat to be able to go someplace warm on short notice. Some name: Mizpah Hotel. Sounds like an Indian name. I agree that is some long trailer. Enjoy your mini vacation.
ReplyDeleteYes it is nice. We headed for Lake Mead and looking at the temps we just turned around and are back in Death Valley until tomorrow and we'll head home. A break was definitely nice! Going for 80 here this afternoon. 53 this am waking and 20 at home...
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