Matt's New Mexico (Formerly Airstream) Adventure

[Matt]

[Matt]

Coachella Valley and the Salton Sea…

[sabergirl]

Beautiful scenery, and beautiful fun-loving family. Looks like y’all are having a blast!

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[Matt]

Thanks!  We almost missed this one. We were supposed to be camping here this week but rerouted to Lake Havasu when CA sheet down.  Our campground is only two hours from JT so we decided to make it a day trip.  Great day.

[sabergirl]

I have fond memories of Joshua tree. It’s unique, and very beautiful. Glad you got to make the stop. All of these closures must be sort of annoying, but it seems like you’ve been able to see some great country and have adventures, in any case.

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[twin]

Great photos @Matt  You are not to far from Amboy crater and Roy's Motel and cafe. If you have time check  them out. Both on Route 66.

[Matt]

@twin thanks!  My wife does most of the route planning and informed me that our next stop is along Route 66 so we’ll definitely be checking to see what’s available to us.

[twin]

@Matt  Amboy is north east of Joshua Tree NP on route 66. Near Amboy road.

[Matt]

Leaving Lake Havasu City and finally have some internet and cell service.  Getting new trailer tires now.  One was about to blow and we found a good deal on new tires on the way out of town.  Better now than driving down the road.

I’d also like to note my m enthusiasm for today’s swearing in of America’s oldest white dude  and first woman of color as our representatives to the world.  Honestly, he could have been a Madame Toussaud wax figure and still be more qualified than the prior clown.  But it’s only been 3.5 hours and I already feel like we’re getting our shit back together.

[Matt]

@twin Amboy looks great, we’re going to check it out.  Lake Mead is in our agenda too along with some other spots.

[Matt]

After spending some time in a campground bathroom that I could only compare to those I’ve seen in holding cells I met our neighbor sporting, in apparent political defiance on this day, his red “45” cap.  I promptly sent the children out with sidewalk chalk to make the largest “Wear A Mask” and “Black Lives Matter” banners they could in the road outside our and his trailer.  The girls have very passionate views on social justice and take it upon themselves to spread the good word, I just provide some guidance on where to do it from time to time. 

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[Chris]

Lake Mead is pretty, and the Hover Dam museum is interesting for history nerds.  I'm always fascinated by how much the water level has declined since I first saw saw it back in the mid 90s.

[Matt]

The museum unfortunately is closed but Boulder City has one we can check out.

Rt 66 today…

[Matt]

The Oatman Hotel is where Clark Gable and Carole Lombard allegedly honeymooned.  I guess they liked donkeys.

[Matt]

[Manticore]

Great shots @Matt ! Always drive near Oatman on the way to/from Flagstaff from LA when heading out to Overland Expo. Good offroad options around there. Great shots at Jumbo Rocks in Joshua Tree, a family favorite for us and our girls love that place - we used setup Easter egg hunts for the kids amongst the rocks.

[Matt]

That’s awesome!  I’ll have to keep that in mind around Easter.  Not sure where we’ll be then but an epic Easter Egg Hunt at a cool park is a great idea.  We checked out Kingman today but didn’t stay long.  I think we’ll go back since it’s close so I’ll get some photos then.

[Aetas]

Thanks for every update @Matt !!!

[motojobobo]

Good stuff @Matt ! I was already missing your reports during the week-long silence since the 15th.
Never been to that area.
Please keep them coming.