Christmas Eve I moved on to Parker, AZ and the Parker Dam,  Bill Williams National Wildlife Refuge, Colorado River Indian Tribes (CRIT) Museum, the ghost town Swansea and other adventures.

Met my first feral donkeys, called Burros. They have been spoiled here.

My First Burro

Trying to hide behind the verge. 1

 Staying at a BLM campground where it only costs $2.50 per night, compared to $30 and up at state and private campgrounds, although there are no hookups for electricity or water. I made a quick visit to the refuge to get maps and brochures to help plan my exploration of this unique ecological area. I’m adding new birds to my life list almost daily.

Boxing day, I took another stroll into the hills to try to work off the aforementioned feast. It provided me with quite a view of the surrounding area and interesting terrain. I called this area Arizona’s Mt. Suribachi. 

Whoever placed this also added a solar powered light so it is lit at night as well.

I only went about 4-5 miles but it was sunny and pleasant, if somewhat cool. 

The high was 54F and the low 33F. It cooled off quickly as the sun started setting.

I took several treks up onto this higher ground and it provided me with some interesting vistas and interactions with the burros.

Losing power, so more to come soon.