We had a great time at Lost Dutchman State Park, southeast of Phoenix. It has some nice, private sites but no hook ups. We were very ready for some privacy and family time. Doing volunteer work for 4 months, we needed a break. This was a great place to do it. Although, I learned that my hair can only go so many days without being washed before I go crazy!
Our first day there, we saw a rattlesnake right on the edge of the main Discovery Trail. I had been told the snakes were coming out now. As soon as the weather warms, they stop hibernating and come out for their first meal. Many people said that they are more aggressive and their venom is more potent when they first come out. Whether that is actually true I do not know. All I know is that I don’t want to be near them either way!
We enjoyed biking and walking on the roads around the camp. After finding the snake, I kept off the trails for the most part. The sunrises and sunsets are stunning over Phoenix and Superstition Mountain.
I kept getting lost in Apache Junction! I just could not get the roads there. Of course, I always forgot the map and gps. I would eventually find my way to where I wanted to go, though. One day, we were coming back from further east of town. I need to get back to Lost Dutchman. I took a wrong turn at a stop light. I was on the phone with my mom when I said, “Mom, I am on the wrong side of the mountain!! I knew I needed to on the left side of the “Flat Iron”. We continued down and around on a road in the desert. I seemed to be heading in the direction I wanted?! It came to a T, so I went right. As I continued, it turned into a dirt road.
The guys climbed to the top of the “Flat Iron”. It was a good hike with gorgeous views. |
We made a knight’s armor for Gabriel. He wore it to the Renaissance Festival. He and Naomi rode their bikes around the campground and he pretended to do a jousting competition. |
Since we didn’t have full hookups, Cody pulled the poop tank to the dump station, which didn’t go so well. To hear the entire story go to our online magazine for his article. |
There was a great blacksmith’s shop down the road. |
Good info,except snake story… Yikes! we are planning to go at end of April. Were there showers there? Lisa
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