Over Veteran's Day Weekend, Adam's younger brother, Josh, came to visit. On Saturday we took a Jeep ride up the back road to Crown King, a small mountain village that used to be a booming mining town. Each year the trail changes with winds, rain, snow and shifting sands. This year it seemed more difficult than the last. We ran into a group of Jeeps, the Cactus Crawlers, and found that a few sections of the trail were quite washed out and a few of the Jeeps got stuck.
Even with the emergency break on... Adam got through one of the most tough sections. Some guy with an F250, long-bed diesel got stuck... luckily someone gave him a ride to town. Once we made it, the Saloon rewarded us with cold beers, good burgers and live music. The Saloon is also dog-friendly.
Quote of the day: "Why, you're prettier than a brand new chainsaw!" -- Crown King Local
(Fall leaves, abandoned buildings, AZ History at its finest beyond the cut.)
Smiley-face cactus at the remnants of the fireplace.
The brothers watching some dirt bikers head down the trail.
Pose and look tough!
The Jeepies in all its glory.
Fall leaves in Arizona.
An abandoned watering hole for cattle ranchers.
Reflective.
If you drive far enough, you can find this in Arizona.
Climbing out of the valley toward the pines.
Remnants of the Oro Belle Mine.
A rusty and splintered headframe from the Oro Belle Mine.
Not so ancient, but still old, Budweiser can.
A sweet pug who belonged to a Cactus Crawlers Jeeper.
The moon rising over Peoria & Surprise in the distance.
Waiting while the lead Jeep changed his tire.
My attempt at painting with light.
Great driving, Adam! Thanks, Jeepies, for getting us there and back!
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