Paprika – Spice of the Month Club

Last month we joined a spice of the month club and began our culinary journey with Fennel Seed. I’m using this club as a way to teach some baking/cooking/home economics in our homeschool. I’m so grateful for someone else planning this fun club, and the opportunity to participate. The kiddos are getting the experiences of … Continue reading Paprika – Spice of the Month Club

Willow Beach Marina & Hoover Dam & Lake Mead National Recreation Area Visitor’s Center – Arizona & Nevada

Located on the Colorado river near Lake Mead, Willow Beach Marina was our only campsite with full hook ups. The name implies that there is a beach, but there is not a beach. We had hoped to do some kayaking on the river but we didn’t have the energy when we arrived after a long … Continue reading Willow Beach Marina & Hoover Dam & Lake Mead National Recreation Area Visitor’s Center – Arizona & Nevada

Picacho Peak State Park & Saguaro National Park – Arizona

Picacho Peak State Park, Arizona was our furthest destination from home and marks the Midway Point of our road trip. We arrived in the evening with just enough daylight to set up the trailer and eat dinner. On a return trip from the restrooms, we noticed that our neighbors had a nice telescope and inquired … Continue reading Picacho Peak State Park & Saguaro National Park – Arizona

Valley of Fire State Park – Nevada

Camping stop #2 on our road trip to Arizona was Valley of Fire State Park in Nevada. We’ve been working on Nevada State Park Junior Ranger workbooks and collecting passport stamps. We had hoped to collect a stamp here, but we arrived after the visitor center had closed and we left the next morning before … Continue reading Valley of Fire State Park – Nevada

Ice Age Fossils State Park – Nevada

We stopped here on our way from Death Valley National Park to Valley of Fire State Park, NV. It was right on the way, and it’s Nevada’s newest State Park! We saw some wild burros en route. Ice Age Fossils State Park is only open on the weekends, so our timing was perfect. We only … Continue reading Ice Age Fossils State Park – Nevada