Walk and Roll with the Wander Women: EVER WONDER WHAT'S IN THE POINT OF NEVADA?

The wash leading into Grapevine Canyon

As we roll Biggie Moms out of California we pound out a couple of horn honks in honor of our fabulous adventures in this great State. Nevada lies ahead and we are excited about our plans to explore the many State Parks, the Great Basin National Park, and as many wild places and historic landmarks as we can find.

Big Bend of the Colorado State Park

Our adventure begins at the southern tip of Nevada where we set up camp at Big Bend of the Colorado State Park. Biggie has no problem fitting into the spacious site because the space is enormous. A cruise ship, a trash truck and a 747 can all fit in one of these sites. After setting up, we head to Laughlin to gather info at the visitor center. Then decide on a walking tour along the River Walk in town. Even though it was the hot part of the day we were comforted by the shade of the many casinos along the way. As we chomp down an In-and- Out burger we decide to cross the river and drive through Bullhead City, AZ and complete a river loop drive back to camp. We reminisce about our lovely day and discuss tomorrow's adventure.

Viewing the river from Davis Dam

Davis Dam controls the flow of water from Mohave Lake above to the Colorado River below. After an Early morning hike around the campground with Shug resting comfortably in the trailer, Annette and I decide to ride our bikes to Davis Dam from the trailhead in Laughlin. A nice paved pathway winds us above the river where we spot campers along the banks and boaters and jet skiers zipping by. The path leads us up and across the Dam and gives us nice views of river below.

Buttery Gold

On our third and final day we decide to follow the online advice from many who describe the Grapevine Trail as one not to be missed. Even though we plan to move on today, we decide to get up early and explore this special place, and boy are we glad we did. In a little desert oasis located in the Spirit Mountain Wilderness area, hundreds of petroglyphs cover the rock walls and a spring-fed creek with a waterfall weaves it way through a sea of blooming desert flowers. The trail gets its name from the grapevines that line both sides of the path, sweeping down, over and around the huge granite boulders. We delight in scrambling over these decorated rock obstacles and soak in the buttery glow of the golden hillsides. With a loop through the flowers, a dive around the rocks, and finishing off with a joyous splash in the water Shug gives her seal of approval for another great day in the desert.