Our Location: Off Ogilby Road, Yuma
The night was quiet and we slept well. We left our spot at the Sonoran Desert National Monument around 8:30 AM. We left due to my discomfort at having no cell service. There is a small stretch of I-8 West in which we have no cell service. It’s about 20 miles in length in the basin between the high points.
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| Sunrise this morning at Sonoran Desert National Monument. |
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| The sky turns quickly. |
Further west along I-8 we stopped at a couple of rest areas on our journey. At one of them I called my dad just tell him that we were back in cell service range. We took our time and enjoyed the views as we travelled.
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| More sunrise this morning. |
We crossed into Pacific Time just around 11 AM Mountain Standard Time, which made the time 10 AM PST. So we are now three hours behind Ontario time. The skies were sunny and the temperatures warming as we drove.
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| Our climb up the mountain. |
While we’ve been to Yuma before we haven’t been in this particular area before. We took California Exit 159 to Ogilby Road. A right at the end of the ramp took us north along Ogilby. According to Google Sidewinder Road is on the left, with American Girl Mine Road on the right. However in reality the sign for Sidewinder Road is on the right side and we didn’t see a sign for American Girl Mine Road.
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| Signs along the way. |
So in truth, I’m not really sure just where we are other than off of Ogilby Road. So I’ll just leave it at that for now. We are about a mile off of the road on the right. A very big spot with a couple of fire pits. We’ve chosen the second pit. We have views of the mountains and the sand dunes out the door. Not too shabby!!
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| Along our journey. |
So there you have it, we’ve moved and are back in cell service. Thanks for stopping by, I hope you enjoyed your visit.
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| The view out of our front door. |
Until next time…. take care, be safe,
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| Home sweet home. |
Deb
So funny, I traveled the world before cell phones and did just fine, but now we also can barely get along without them (or at least can't manage without internet.)
ReplyDeleteWe like Ogilby Road, too. Hope the wind minds its manners for you!
Hi Lee. Welcome to A long and lonesome highway. I understand about the 'before' cell phones but I would have taken different precautions in those times. Traveling with Riley makes a cell phone more important to me. I would much rather have NO internet than NO cell. Internet I can do without.
DeleteYes I've heard about the winds here and we're hoping for some calm weather.
Take care, be safe,
Deb
That is a wonderful area hope you enjoy it there so peaceful. American Girl Mine Road is north a few miles on Olgilby road just past the train tracks on the right. Lots of great boon docking spots there. Just east of the imperial dunes on I-8.
ReplyDeleteHi George. Yes we are indeed in the American Girl Mine Road BLM land. I found the mind shaft sight this morning during sunrise taking pictures. It's a very big spot and we're looking forward to spending some time here. We can see the dunes from our location but other than a train there is very little noise.
DeleteTake care, be safe,
Deb
I think you are in the spot we were in last year. If you walk east you may find some old mines and there are often ultra light aircraft landing around there. Lots to see. Enjoy
ReplyDeleteYou are absolutely correct Lorne. I found a mine shaft this morning while out taking sunrise photos. Haven't seen any ultra lights but a couple of helo's flew over.
DeleteTake care, be safe,
Deb
We do like parking off of Ogilby Rd. with the wonderful views of the mountains and sand dunes. Last year we even visited the "Center of the Earth" in Felicity, CA. I am sure you will enjoy your time there no matter what road you are parked off of.
ReplyDeleteThanks Deb. I'm sure you are correct. We did pass by the Center of the Earth side road on our way to this spot. We plan on getting out and about in a couple of days. We hope to see a few things while in the area. I've read a great deal about it.
DeleteTake care, be safe,
Deb
I'm sure your dad is happy to have you in cell service as I know you are too! Beautiful area you are parked in for sure. Love the pictures, Deb!
ReplyDeleteThanks Shirley. Yes my dad is happy to hear from us again. Nothing quite like a quick call to tell him we're safe. It sets his mind at ease and I have no issues with calling him as often as I do. Very picturesque here and I think I'll enjoy the camera a bit more in this spot.
DeleteTake care, be safe,
Deb