Taking the Off Ramp

Taking the Off Ramp - Bridging from full-time RVing to a new home in Oregon.

It’s Been a Long Time…

Welcome back. It’s been a very long time since I last posted to our blog and much has happened since then. First off, Kim & I are doing well. We’ve managed to stay healthy and avoided any COVID-19 infection. We’re still having fun, however, we are not traveling as much and are transitioning from our life as full-time RVers. In effect, we are taking the off ramp from being full-time. More about that, later.

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Campground Review – Williams / Exit 167 / Circle Pines KOA Holiday, Williams, Arizona

Williams / Exit 167 / Circle Pines KOA, Williams, Arizona

Description

The Williams / Exit 167 / Circle Pines KOA Holiday is family-friendly adventure resort nestled amidst whispering pines in the northern Arizona high country. The park features many fun activities for the youngsters and young-at-heart, including mini-golf, go-karts, hayrides, and access to hiking and mountain biking trails. The campground is conveniently close to area attractions, like the Grand Canyon, Grand Canyon Railway, Williams old town, historic Route 66, and Flagstaff. This KOA is a great place to stop, relax, and have some fun while exploring this area of Arizona.

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Campground Review – Kingman KOA Journey, Kingman, Arizona

Kingman KOA Journey, Kingman, Arizona

Description

The Kingman KOA Journey is a basic, quiet, and well-maintained campground set in the high desert of western Arizona. The park features views of distant rugged mountains, generally good weather year-round, and the occasional spectacular desert sunrise/sunset. The campground is centrally located within day-trip driving distance to many area attractions, including: historic Route 66; Oatman and Chloride ghost towns; Lake Havasu and the London Bridge; Hoover Dam and Lake Meade; the Grand Canyon; or Las Vegas. All of this and more makes the Kingman KOA a relaxing place to stay while passing through the area or as a base for exploring the many local Arizona and Nevada area attractions.

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Campground Review – Cotton Lane RV Resort, Goodyear, Arizona

Cotton Lane RV Resort, Goodyear, Arizona

Description

The Cotton Lane RV Resort is a well-maintained 55 Plus resort community featuring many amenities and activities. This big-rig friendly resort is conveniently located near many Phoenix area attractions and has easy access to Interstate I-10. The park is a good place to stop while passing through the Phoenix area or for a longer stay.

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Campground Review – Desert Trails RV Park, Tucson, Arizona

Desert Trails RV Park, Tucson, Arizona

Description

The Desert Trails RV Park is a gem of a park nestled in the desert on the outskirts of Tucson, near Saguaro National Park and Tucson Mountain Park. The campground has stunning desert views, complete with the iconic cacti of the southwest – the Saguaro. The park has access to miles of hiking trails which connect directly to the Saguaro National Park Trails. Desert Trails is a great place to stop while visiting the Tucson area or as a base for snow-birding through the winter season.

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Campground Review – Willcox / Cochise KOA Holiday, Willcox, Arizona

Willcox / Cochise KOA Holiday, Willcox, Arizona

Description

The Willcox / Cochise KOA Holiday is full-amenity, big-rig friendly, and well-maintained campground conveniently located just off Interstate I-10/US-191 in Willcox, Arizona. The park has sweeping views of high-desert and distant arid hills. This campground is a relaxing place to stop while passing through or enjoying the historical and scenic attractions of southeastern Arizona.

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End of Travel Season – 2019

Sunset at Chiricahua National Monument, Arizona

(Mid-Oct. to mid-Nov. 2019) This post is a brief summary of the end of our travel season for 2019. It seems we have been so preoccupied with the COVID-19 pandemic that we have put off many things – including blogging. Time now to try to catch up on the blog posts.

(May 25, 2020) First, a status update – Kim and I remain in good health and are sheltering in a campground in Iowa, near my sister and brother-in-law’s home – as noted in my recent post. Now, on to our 2019 Fall travels…

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