Cibola National Wildlife Refuge - Cibola, AZ
I can't wait to go back here again. We had someone hiking in front of us that was a little loud, and although they saw lots of other birds and animals, those same birds and animals had retreated by the time we got there, 2 minutes later. (Insert sad face here)
Quartzsite, AZ
Quartzsite is an experience in and of itself. Come January, there is a huge gathering of RV fanatics and rock hounds that take over the small town. There are big tents with all sorts of vendors. I read that more than 2 million people descend on this area during January and February. I think the year-round population is somewhere in the 2000 range. Quartzsite is an experience every RVer should try, at least once. The first time we went was in the middle of the Big RV Show, and it was overwhelming. This year, we went just as the rock and gem people were starting, and the RV show was two weeks away. If you are an introvert like me, this is definitely more doable.
Below is the monument to "Hi Jolly" a camel driver hired by the US Army to lead an experiment in using camels in desert situations. The experiment largely failed because the other pack animals used by the US Army, mules, donkeys, etc, were frightened of the large camels.
Vendors and more vendors
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| Arizona Sonora Desert Museum - The hummingbirds were nesting. |
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| Arizona Sonora Desert Museum - Hummingbird Exhibit |
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| Arizona Sonora Desert Museum - Hummingbird Exhibit |
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| Arizona Sonora Desert Museum |
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| Arizona Sonora Desert Museum |
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| Arizona Sonora Desert Museum |
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