Monthly Archives: March 2008

Red Rocking in Sedona

Posted on March 6. 2008 by Merilee

  We arrived in Sedona after driving down through Oak Creek Canyon as the snow melted into Oak Creek.  This red rock formation is from our campsite.  Yes, I have died and gone to heaven. Decided to stay another week … Continue reading →

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Getting our kicks on old Route 66

Posted on March 5. 2008 by Merilee

   The famous Wigwam Motel is still operated by the same family that built it in 1940.  Old cars are parked all over the area to add to the dose of Route 66 character.  So have you slept in a … Continue reading →

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Crossroads in Time: Petrified Forest and Painted Desert

Posted on March 3. 2008 by Merilee

  It was like traveling back in time to view the painted desert and petrified forest.  Once one realizes that the imagined standing petrified forest is not a reality, the beautiful of the valley strewn logs are amazing.  It staggers … Continue reading →

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Over the Arizona state line and into a blizzard

Posted on March 2. 2008 by Merilee

   Driving from Silver City NM to Holbrook AZ,  we drove into a snow storm with high winds and 26 degrees.  We stopped for lunch at 8,800 ft in the national forest and across the mountains we watched the storm … Continue reading →

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