It’s been a week or so since we arrived home after our 47 day US Southwest tour and I thought I’d share some specifics about the trip.
The first question tends to be about where we stayed each night. Did we find suitable camping locations? So, here are the stats for that.
- 15 nights free camping (Cracker Barrel, Walmart, Harvest Hosts, BLM land & family laneways).
- 12 nights at private campgrounds (serviced).
- 19 nights at US state parks (serviced).
As you can see we mixed it up a bit and tried a variety of places. Favorites?
- Harvest Host: Bar Z winery, Canyon, TX. Great wine & canyon views from their patio.
- BLM camping: Angel Peak picnic area, Bloomfield, NM. Great views.
- Private campground: Lazy Days RV Resort (KOA), Tucson, AZ. Free citrus fruit for the picking along with swimming pools and other resort activities.
- State Park: Picacho State Park, Picacho, AZ. Great hiking and views from everywhere in the park. Wonderful wildflowers and cactus.
The next question is about where exactly did we go? Here’s a map that shows you our route.
Lastly, given the price of fuel, how much fuel did we use and what did it cost. Here is a table for you to review.
So there you have it, a few statistics about the trip. Hoping you find them interesting.