Tag: desert

“AGM” – American Girl Mine Road

Dispersed camping along American Girl Mine Road, better known as “AGM” amongst nomads, is good in the winter. It is about 20 miles west of Yuma (in southern California), so it’s not a good summer destination, unless you’re a snake, lizard, or scorpion.

I helped a little with a “Homes on Wheels Alliance” caravan here (a group camp set up every couple months or so). Except for some wind, we had nice weather. There was a surprising number of wildflowers, which is always of interest to me.

CALIFORNIA. FEBRUARY.

Kofa National Wildlife Refuge / Palm Canyon

After the chaos of January in Quartzsite, Arizona (about which I did not post), camping in the quiet of Palm Canyon about 20 miles south was very welcome. Miscellaneous photos follow.

ARIZONA. JANUARY-FEBRUARY.

Big River, CA & Bouse, AZ (again)

Although I am not a desert person, since I have to spend each winter in its warmth, I try to look at the positives. Among those are the beautiful light and the clear night skies, illustrated in this photo set.

There is a great deal of dispersed camping in southern California (“Big River” community) just across the Colorado river from Parker, Arizona. Parker is a small town but has most all needed amenities. After I stayed in this area, I headed to Bouse, Arizona, with folks I met at Big River. I had been by Bouse a couple times but had never camped there. One must go there already well-supplied since amenities are few, but the area is beautiful and the hiking opportunities abundant and interesting.

More info in captions.

CALIFORNIA/ARIZONA. DECEMBER/JANUARY.