DESERT CAMPING MYTHS DEBUNKED QUARTZITE AZ | RV LIVING
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- DESERT CAMPING MYTHS DEBUNKED QUARTZITE AZ, RV LIVING - Desert camping in Quartzite Arizona can be an amazing thing. In today's video we discuss the MYTHS surrounding Quartzite camping in the desert and seek to DEBUNK those myths.
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The desert isn’t as scary as people think! But the summer time is... intense. Not for being in tents. 😜
Exactly. Hey friends thanks so much for watching.
"Found It!" That is one of our favorite phrases as we Geocache. We also travel full time in our RV all over the country since 2017. Love this life and the freedom to see all the things we missed over 50 years of married life, earning a living, raising kids etc. Now is our time to explore ♥️
That is awesome. Thanks for sharing that with us Karene.
The walking sticks may save your life! I have used mine and been prevented from two serious falls on trails. They really help you cross streams as well as rocky trails.
Agreed. Thanks for sharing.
Not much running water out there 🏜️ Bob, but the rocks are like little marbles.
Geocaching! Phone caching can be difficult, try investing in a handheld garmin that you can download pocket queries to... works way better
Thanks
Thanks for sharing. I have been in 49 states. I'm in AZ now and was in Quartzsite once and definitely going again. One thing I did is joined the metal detecting club and again looking for some gold. Only problem for me was the high winds.
Thanks for sharing!
I did my first dessert boondocking last winter and was expecting it to be sandy. Mostly rocks, I found out, but it can be dusty. I was still cleaning dust out of my rig in May. 🌬️🧹
How long did you stay? We spent 3 weeks in the Quartzite area in Feb-Mar. Had some wind but not too bad.
I've lived in Q for 20 years and believe me snakes come out in the winter but it is true it's rare. I came close to getting bit by a sidewinder under my truck in Jan.. because of the temp. he wasn't moving fast and I didnt get bit even though I was a couple of feet away on my knees. If you want to gain knowledge on the desert ask a ranger not a winter visiter who only visits a couple of weeks out of a year, it could save your life.
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I recently found your channel and have watched about a dozen. I think you choose good topics, speak coherently on the matters. My view is you spend WAY to much time looking into the camera and talking. In this video you talked about the palms, but took along time to show us "The palms". Watch other popular channels and see how the video focuses on scenery, views, and scenes much less than talking heads. Less Hosts, more pretty pictures is my opinion.
Watching you guys driving through the desert, I now know how Norm has back issues. 😄
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Love it when winter visitors give advice on a place they stay at for a few months. 🙄
Thanks for watching. Tell us what we got wrong?
People have been " snowbirding" there for YEARS
So true. It was our first time.
Enjoyed your happy informative video and subscribed
Thank you!
Good video guys! Check out the bar in the desert near Parker I think ...find out if the have a musicians Jam lol 🇨🇦❤️🇨🇦
We hope to get there this winter.
Hi Marty sent me and I'm glad he did.
Awe, thank you so much and welcome to Mountain Beaches.
Martin Johnson sent me!
That's so awesome. Welcome to Mountain Beaches!
I'm new here so this might have already been suggested.... or traveled too.....Bodie, Ca. It's an abandoned mining city in the southeast of Bridgeport, Ca. It access' off of HWY 395
Sounds awesome. Thanks for the suggestion.
Dump all at one time
Haha, thanks.
I was born and raised here in Arizona and if you want to see a much prettier & lush desert, you really should go and camp in the Ironwood National Park down by Tucson. You will really love it!!
Hey thanks for the great tip!
I am a relatively new subscriber and wanted to say I really enjoy your videos. Thanks.
Awesome, thank you!
70* in November would be the ONLY reason I would go to the desert. I prefer the lush Greens and Fall Colors of the Mountains where things are not dead. 🤷
If you are reading this, can you tell me what time it gets dark there in AZ and what the gas prices are currently? If you are there or if anyone can tell me.
We're not currently in AZ but just by bringing up weather.com I can see that in Quartzite the sun sets at 5:29 today.
@@MountainBeaches oh I never knew it told us that, great! Thanks guys. Learn something new every day. Lol
But what about the oversized angry worms with hollow teeth also the miniature lobsters with nasty tail you two are brave
Haha, so brave 😂
How would you empty the geo cache? I would take one piece out at a time, but sometimes I might just dump it out, but would have to have a table cloth to pour it out on.
Thanks for sharing. I guess there is no right or wrong way to do it.
Martin Johnson sent me.
That's awesome. Thank you so much and welcome to Mountain Beaches
Some parts of the desert is pretty. There is good and bad of all parts of the country.
True
I'm with you Norm................I HATE SNAKES!!!!!
Haha good to know.
Martin Johnson sent us
That's awesome! Welcome to Mountain Beaches!
Just found your channel. Great video. We will be heading that way next year in our new camper van. Hope to see you on the road. Be well.
If you see us, stop and say hi!
@@MountainBeaches will do.
I LOVED this!! I camp in the Badlands of South Dakota a lot. What it lacks in water it makes up for in views! Excellent adventure!
We hope to get back to the Badlands. Our one and only time there was cut short by a big wind storm.
I'm a dump it all out on the ground kind of gal.
Haha good option.
If you were camped in one of the LTVAs and had a medical emergency and were able to call 911 how would the emergency people find you?
Smoke signals 🤷🏻♂️. Seriously though, you’d probably want to have the gps coordinates to tell them and the. Since there are two of us, ask someone close to you to direct them to your rig.
@@MountainBeaches Smoke signals is not that funny! It could work! Everyone will want to know what the barrel of old grease rags is doing next to the fire pit!
Crowded like the city...with no pizza delivery
Actually wasn’t crowded at all while we were there. Had our pick of private spots.
My family took us kids camping all over the states and one of their favorite places to go was the desert. Growing up that way made us love all the types of places we went. As my hubby and I raised our kids we took them everywhere too. Now as retired we travel whenever we can. Thanks for sharing you adventures. Safe travels from Laurie and Rick.
That is awesome! Thanks for sharing. Maybe our paths will cross one day.
@@MountainBeaches That sure would be fun!
Each place in the world has its beauty! We fell in love with the desert 🌵 years ago. So glad you found the magic of the desert too.
Very true Ron. We discovered many beauties 😀
When do you get to Quartzsite? meaning what month?
We were there late Feb and early March this year. We might go in Jan of of 2022, just not sure yet.
I lived my childhood in Saudi Arabia when I moved to the US everyone was asking me about the snakes lol. I told them I have never ever seen a snake over there and they were surprised. Over there it is beautiful from December to May and after that it’s too hot.
You guys are so beautiful God bless both of you.
Awe, thank you so much 🙏
We lived in Palm Desert, CA for 8 yrs. I love the desert in the Fall, winter and early spring. But don't like it in the late spring and summer when it is to hot. Thanks for your video.
Thanks for watching.
!! Great intro..
Thanks!
I was wanting her to dump it all out!! LOL
Haha, me too.
@@MountainBeaches like a bag full of Halloween candy! 😜
@@petmom74 yes exactly. You and I think alike.
@@MountainBeaches but I'm the type of person that rips through a giftwrapped present too! LOL Who cares about the package or the wrapping paper? I want the present!! Hahahaha
You folks are funny. I hope to see you this year down there. T-shirt vendor I'm going to be in row O Tyson Wells.
We'll be in Quartzite but probably not until the Grand Design rally in late February. Thanks for watching, we'd love to meet you too.
I'll be there I usually stay until March at least. Just ask around for Jon the t-shirt guy and you'll find me.
I'm trying to get down there in the next few days
Me and realize that all these animals are not acting like they normally do because our weather has been changing so rapidly these snakes blend in so well to the environment you would not know if you were up on one or not please be careful
Thank you
There's beauty in the desert....Certain times of the year, there are so many blooming plants and beautiful colors...
So true!
Why does it always have to be snakes🤣
Exactly. I don’t like snakes or even sticks that look like snakes 😂
Did not get this in Bimidji Mm did ya
Haha, nope. That's a desert friend from AZ.
When we ran into you, in quartzsite. It was our first time Really boondocking. We loved it. We stuck around for another 3 days. We found out, we need solar. We just hated the amount of wind during the winter months.
Solar is very helpful if you’re doing much Boondocking. We enjoyed meeting you as well.
My brother and sister-in-law are retired (me too). They moved last Fall to live full time in Scottsdale Arizona. The rest of us love the PNW and think they’re crazy for living in such a hot - desert location but they love it. Not sure how they’ll handle it this Spring/ Summer. Loved this video and the fun things you found to do 🌞
From why we hear, summer can be brutal haha. We’re Looking forward to returning next month.
The desert is beautiful especially when the cactus start to bloom. We wintered in Apache Junction for years and a couple of years ago we got lots of rain that winter and the desert was in full bloom by the end of march and begining og April. As for snakes my husband saw one while they were golfing The people from AJ just told us not to go sticking our hands under rocks or logs. And begining of March when it starts to get hot out they put out signs telling you to just be cautious. Thanks for sharing your great adventure. God Bless
Thanks for watching and sharing. 💙
I just love ur life , and the energy u both have together . 💕
Thanks for sharing
You are so kind. Thank you. 💙
I'd say most of us guys are probably dumpers. LOL
lol
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Thanks for watching.
We will be moving down to Yuma (part time and travel part time). Winters in the desert. Hopefully we'll run into you down there someday. It is so beautiful and that's being said by someone who had lived in the Pacific Northwest for 25 years!!
We'd love to meet sometime. Our trip to Yuma was the first time we've ever been there.
Another great thing to do in desert is to make new friends! Great meeting you two in Quartzsite.
We agree! It was fun meeting you as well! How goes your travels?
Love the palm trees in the crevasse! The area looks beautiful! Thanks for sharing.
Hey friends, thanks for watching!
I've lived in Arizona for over 40 years and have only seen a few rattlesnakes out in the desert. That is until I started working at the nuclear power plant which is west of Phoenix. During the summer I would estimate that we catch and relocate about 5-7 rattlesnakes per week onsite. We get all kinds of wildlife out here from snakes, tarantulas, scorpions, deer, racoon, fox, coyotes, bobcats, bats, turkey vultures, hawks, eagles, mountain lions and badgers. It's like a zoo out here. Haha!
Thanks for sharing.
You both are so cute and so joyful! Thank you the love you show, first to each other and second, sharing to us, your extended family!
You're the best!
Respectively, I envy you for all your adventures!
We are enjoying life as best we can. Thanks for watching.
Glad you enjoyed our backyard. It is now the beginning of April & starting to get too warm for boondocking. You were here at a great time of the year. You are exceptional Myth Busters ...and generally the snakes & scorpions aren’t active. Like Norm, I have phobias of snakes whether in AZ or Nova Scotia! 😮
We really did enjoy our time in AZ. We’ll be back for sure.
I love the spring time in the desert, with all the wild flower's. Never been to Quartzsite, yet!. But New Mexico and Eastern Arizona, is hard to beat. Thanks for the video.
Our pleasure. Thanks so much for watching and commenting. It makes a difference.
We thoroughly enjoyed this video. This is our first time in Quartzsite, as we started full time in June 2020. My wife and I have been in La Posa south since November. We have traveled all over since we've been here. We are still in awe of the beauty of the desert and the wildlife that calls it home. Thank you both for sharing your wonderful memories.
Beautiful place isn't it Stephen. We stayed in the Roadrunner area. Thanks so much for watching and commenting. Are you new to our channel (I'm not recognizing the name)? If so WELCOME, if not, Welcome Back!
I would have dumped all the goodies out at once! 😜. Great fun, Norm and Kim! Who knows what you may find out in the desert! 🏜 🌵 🐍 🦂. You guys did a good job busting all those myths! YAY!!!😀
Yay, you’re on team Norm. Haha.
The youtube algorithm suggested this video...glad it did. What a wonderful couple. Great start to my day. Thanks, Thumbs up, and subscribed.
Awe thank you so much. Welcome to the MB family.
Hoping maybe we can meet you folks next year. We will look for you. We stay in Quartzite and Palm canyon during the month of February. We love it there !
That would be awesome. We LOVE meeting our friends. We stayed in the Roadrunner area outside of Q
Thanks for sharing. Happy Easter and God Bless.
Same to you Mike 💙
I’m a dumper lol I wouldn’t even have looked in there bc of fears of snakes in bushes
We never saw or heard of a snake in the almost 3 weeks we spent there. Yay, another dumper haha.
You guys are awesome!!! More power to you guys!!!
Thanks so much Chino!
I think you're doing what's right for you and having fun with it at the same time
We really are. Thanks so much Janice.
The desert is great to visit during the cooler months. I like 🐍norm. As long as your not trying to bug them they don't care if your around.
Very true!
Loved your retro opening 😀 I love how you find the positive in the desert. I admit that I have some of those preconceived notions! It is a different kind of beautiful. I agree Kim. It seems like a very peaceful place.
I appreciate the time and thought you put into your videos! Thank you. Safe travels!
Thanks so much Kathrine! 😊 We had fun with the into for sure.
I love geocaching, hopefully you updated them online showing you've been there.
We did 😀
Absolutely great information cannot wait to hit the desert in the winter. Thomyt
We loved our time there
Thanks for sharing your adventure. My wife and I hope to join you all early 2022. Keep the vids coming.
That’s awesome.
Great seeing you both, wish we would met you both while at the "Q" we spent a week up off Plomosa Rd.and a week at an Rv Park. Doug &Helen
That would have been fun to meet. It was several weeks ago that we were at Q.
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great vibes 👍🏼
We really appreciate that!
Thanks for debunking these myths 🖖🏻👍🏻🙏🏻😘
Thanks for watching and commenting.
Love Arizona in the winter. We have a little place down there for retirement in a couple years. Then we will RV it during the hot 🔥 summer.
We had a great time.
I’m a dumper
Awesome. Thanks.
Mountains, Beaches, and Deserts 🌵:-) I am looking forward to Quartsite when we retire and hit the road! I would find allot to do out there as well.
Thanks Darisan.
It was great meeting you both around the camp fire at the Grand Design get together. I was to the east with the two travel trailers and the alien homing beacon light. .
I think you nailed it on debunking the myths about the desert. You are right that it's extremely unlikely to come across snakes in January. There are a good number once the weather warms up. I had a diamondback and a sidewinder in my camp late last spring here in Quartzite. I'm still here this year in the BLM and no snakes so far, just one huge scorpion outside. Just be snake aware and never step or put a hand where you cannot see. I'm with Norm on snakes. I do not go out of my way to find them!
Glad you showed the labyrinth. That reminded me of some unusual rock formations west of town that I want to see. Like you said, there's always something to do!
I'm looking forward to viewing your future adventures.
Thanks for watching and commenting Bruce. We had a great time in Q and enjoyed meeting so many new friends, including you. Safe travels.
Totally enjoyed this video. You debunked perfectly. We’re looking forward to our turn in the desert..
S glad you enjoyed it! Thanks so much.
Great video! I noticed since you have a long bed truck you have gone to the goosebox. Did the Anderson hitch fall out of favor? How do you like the goosebox?
I Loved the Anderson but switched so I wouldn't have anything but the ball in the bed of the truck.
Where did ypu get that yoga mat? I love it.
Awe thanks. We bought it on Amazon. We both have one. Here's a link: amzn.to/3cLMZXo
Hello Norm & Kim
Jake and Vernice Minnesota
Hi friends. 💙
Geocaching for rattlesnakes in the desert, yipes. I’m going to subscribe and maybe one day we’ll meet up. I’m the dump it type because it could have something that bites in it.
Haha, thanks for watching. It would be fun to meet someday.
Remember when you asked us to guess where you were and there was a wall of graffiti behind you? Was it Slab City near California/Arizona border?
It’s called the Wheel of Misfortune just outside of Henderson Nevada.
Are critters able to get into your rig? Like a small snake?
I hope not haha.
Did you all have to do anything or have issues with pack rats?
We never even saw one. I’ve heard that it’s a good idea to leave the hood of your truck up otherwise they like the safety of that space and build nests. We did not experience that.
Dump it!
YES!!!! Another vote in the Norm column haha
Dump it out
Awesome. Another vote in the Norm column. :)