Bowie,AZ - Day 2

Today’s exploration took us to the Coronado National Forest in the Chiricahua Mountains. To get their, we drove about 45 miles on mostly dirt roads. We arrived in Portal, a tiny town with several homes off the grid. There was a tiny store and cafe at the base of mountains. 

After a quick stop to stretch our legs, we continued to the Silver Peak trailhead. Started out level but quickly led us winding up the mountain. Beautiful terrain, desert plants and vistas. 

An Shaba plant that has bloomed and will probably fall over because the root system is so shallow. They are in a 3-year drought. 

A young but large Agave plant.




After the hike, we needed a little refreshment so stopped at the little store for ice cream. Lenny and Banjo loved that stop. 

Back at the camper, we were ready to watch Nate wrestle in the King of the Keystone tournament that the Nittany Lion Wrestling Club hosted at the C3 event center in State College, via Rokfin. We had good connection and watched the whole tourney. Nate won the heavyweight match 3-1. He really was the aggressor in that match. 

Way to go, Nate. Can’t wait to hear your thoughts. 

A moonrise to end our night. 

Tomorrow somewhere near Tucson.