The
Two RV Gypsies: Full-Time RVers
drove from New Mexico to Benson, Arizona
in their RV and photographed interesting scenery.
September 15, 2022 |
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Arizona
is a state in the Southwestern United States. It is the 6th largest
and the 14th most populous of the 50 states. Its capital and largest
city is Phoenix. Arizona is part of the Four Corners region with Utah
to the north, Colorado to the northeast, and New Mexico to the east;
(the two RV Gypsies have been to the
Four Corners and stood in all 4 states at once). Arizona's other
neighboring states are Nevada to the northwest, California to the west
and the Mexican states of Sonora and Baja California to the south and
southwest.
Arizona is the 48th state and last of the contiguous
states to be admitted to the Union, achieving statehood on February
14, 1912. Historically part of the territory of Alta California in New
Spain, it became part of independent Mexico in 1821. After being defeated
in the Mexican–American War, Mexico ceded much of this territory to
the United States in 1848. The southernmost portion of the state was
acquired in 1853 through the Gadsden Purchase.
Southern Arizona is known for its desert climate, with
very hot summers and mild winters. Northern Arizona features forests
of pine, Douglas fir, and spruce trees; the Colorado Plateau; mountain
ranges (such as the San Francisco Mountains); as well as large, deep
canyons, with much more moderate summer temperatures and significant
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Below: Passing
Dragoon Road sign reminded the two RV Gypsies about how much they enjoyed
the Dragoon Mountains
in 2009. If you choose to visit that section, be sure to return
here. Better yet, just continue on with this page and use the TOC buttons
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Below: The two
RV Gypsies just love the mountains, so although there was no time for
them to stop here at this time, Karen Duquette took photos through the
closed front window of the moving RV. They really had to be at Lee Duquette's
sister's house by a certain date. But luckily, they have been in this
area, as well as many other areas of Arizona in the past. |
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Below: A small section of
one of many cleverly decorated bridges in Arizona |
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Below: More scenery
in Arizona, and what looks like part of a soccer ball on a tall pole.
The two RV Gypsies are not sure exactly where in Arizona this photo
was taken or if it could be a very skinny water tower, which is doubtful.
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Below: Another Dust Devil |
Below: Welcome to Benson, Arizona |
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