The people on our Southern Arizona Tour 2021. From the back row, left: Me, Gordon, Nathan, Ed, Cynthia, Kerry, Tai, and Jane; Second Row from left: Bill ( Marge not available for picture), MaryAnn, Maggie, Tony, Paula, Maureen; Front Row from left: Jon, Mary, Suzy, Dawn, Dave, Linda, Jim, Paulet, and Dany
Consensus is that the first day of our tour was a success! We didn’t lose anyone and everyone had a great time exploring the Saguaro National Park and the Colossal Cave Mountain Park, both located fifteen miles east of Tucson, Arizona.
Here we are in Casa Grande with the Traveling Pups the day before we left for the Southern Arizona Tour.
We’ve stopped for a two night stay at San Pedro RV Resort and Community Campground in Benson, Arizona. While in Benson, some of the people in our group will explore nearby Kartchner Caverns while others hiked and did some bike riding in Kartchner Caverns State Park. We also toured the Amerind Museum and Cochise Strong Hold National Recreation Area and did some bird watching.
Our caravan of twelve Leisure Travel Vans (LTV) lining up to begin our tour of southern Arizona.
This time of year, April through June, Arizona is in its dry season. Temperatures in the low 50’s (Fahrenheit) at night and low to mid 80’s during the day. Perfect weather for rattlesnakes, so everyone will be on the lookout for these not so sociable creatures, especially since they’re a little on the grumpy side just becoming active after the cold winter months here in southern Arizona. Come along and witness the beauty and splendor of southern Arizona…
Saguaro National Park East Saguaro National Park Saguaro National Park Saguaro National Park When cattle were introduced to this area, they were instrumental in spreading Mesquite trees – causing a massive reduction in the number of saguaro in the park.Saguaro National Park Cholla also known as Jumping CactusLeisure Travel Vans driving the 8 mile loop through Saguaro National park East The road to Colossal Cave Colossal Cave Entrance The view from Colossal Cave The view from Colossal Cave Gordon, Cynthia (back to us) and Suzi next to Gordon and Suzi’s LTV The parking lot at Colossal Cave Some of the LTV owners and their LTV Three LTV’s approaching the entrance to Colossal Cave. Photo by Paulette Rezendes Photo by Paulette Rezendes Photo by Paulette Rezendes Gordon’s parking job at Colossal Cave Mountain Park Our first stop for two nights, Benson, Arizona Our first RV park. This park is in Benson Our LTV’s parked at San Pedro RV Resort San Pedro RV Resort Our campsite at San Pedro Resort We visited the Amerind Art Gallery and Museum while in Benson Amerind Museum LTV owner Roland at Amerind MaryAnn at Amerind We ate lunch in the picnic area at Amerind.Small State Park at Kartchner Caverns
Each night at San Pedro Resort Community we gathered together for food, fun and fellowship. The next stop will be to The Chiricahua Mountains National Monument…
(The picture above is of the Pecos River in southwest Texas.) My name is Terry C Barber, I am a disabled veteran, retired military and retired pastor. MaryAnn’s a retired special education teacher. Our Next Chapter, the open road – we call it “the Barber Road.” You're invited to join us as we explore North America in our Leisure Travel Van with two Shitzu pups.
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Looks like a grand time!
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