Blogs from Verde Valley, Arizona, United States, North America
Hiking at campground
Published: November 15th 2011North America » United States » Arizona » Verde Valley
November 14th 2011
We enjoyed our Walk in Old Cottonwood last Sat. and then church on Sunday at Spirit of Joy Lutheran Church. It was the Praise Service, but it didn't compare to the music we make at Nativity! Had a nice Happy Hour with the pickelball players Sunday night - about 18 that brought great appetizers. Lots of interesting people that love to travel! It was just like our Thursday golf scramble! Just went on a sunset hike at the campground and fall is happening in AZ - the cottonwoods change to yellow by the rivers. It's a nice hike up behind one of the campgrounds in the RV park - they have 3 areas. It's a beautiful campground.... read more
November 23rd 2009
We have friends that have found RV-ing a good transition from boating. If you are thinking of a boat, check this one out. Bob and Janet, who own this boat, are meticuous in care and maintenace of their RV so we can only expect this boat is top notch. Check out their blog and pass it on. the boat is in storage right now. Lake Wiley in SC might be too tempid for this boat, but it is definitely an inter coastal cruiser. http://shoebox28.blogspot.com/ (None of us are on face book, so hope this blog can get the word out.) ... read more
"Welcome to Mexico"
Published: November 9th 2008North America » United States » Arizona » Verde Valley
November 9th 2008
no not really...that was just the message I had on my phone while on the California/Arizona border when we stopped at the hotel last evening. Fear not friends...I did not forget you. Alas my connection to the wonderful wireless internet world was unattainable. So although I am late in updating I was thinking of all of you as I was soaking up the warm sunshine and enjoying the scent of sunscreen! I woke up yesterday to one of the best hotel continental breakfasts I've ever had. Usually I skip breakfast...or rather it skips me as I am sleeping during "normal" breakfast time. Who knew that waffles at a regular old hotel could be so good but I digress and should stay on target. My parent's were humoring me as I told them we should be ... read more
American Southwest Day 9: The Verde Valley
Published: May 28th 2008North America » United States » Arizona » Verde Valley
May 26th 2008
Montezuma's Well Probably the least known of the Sinagua locations we visited today, it is part of the Montezuma's Castle National Monument but located in a separate district of the park some 10 miles away from the main section. The Verde River cuts through what used to be a seabed and has received millions of years of calcium carbonate deposits. Softer layers below were eroded away by groundwater until finally the dome collapsed forming the sinkhole. It is 55 feet deep and about 75 feet wide and over a million gallons of groundwater flow through it daily, historically providing a permanent fresh water source to the Sinagua for irrigation. 200 Sinagua lived here for about 500 years, both on the cliffsides of the sinkhole and in pueblos on the rim. The well and the following castle ... read more
