We’ve gone through Kingman, Arizona many times over the past few years. And every time we’ve passed through, I have noticed the intriguing rock formations just off the highway. As an avid hiker, I always …
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Dateland USA–It’s All About the Date

It’s a Travel Bags tradition to hit Dateland between Yuma and Phoenix whenever we’re in Yuma County, Arizona. By “tradition,” I mean “something we have done more than once.” We get pretty excited about Dateland, because …
Continue readingOur Mail Went By Pony Express

People often ask how we get our mail, and sometimes we tell them “By Pony Express.” Before you chant, “Liar, Liar, pants on fire,” you need to check out these pictures! We spent several weeks …
Continue readingAn Arizona Winter

It’s common knowledge in The Olde Country (Wisconsin) that the tough folks stay put for winter, spending the 7-9 months of winter shoveling, burning half a forest of wood, and adding another layer of depth …
Continue readingWhat Happens in Tombstone Stays in Boothill

Because we are roadschoolers and because our “field trip” to Tombstone and Boothill did count as a school day, we feel obligated to share a little historical knowledge with y’all. Legend claims that Boothill was …
Continue readingTombstone, Arizona Without the Snow

The last time we were in Tombstone, Arizona, they were awaiting a blizzard. It was cold and the streets were vacant. We half expected a tumbleweed to roll down the center of town, but instead …
Continue readingValentine’s Day Post-It Note Party in the Trailer

Nothing says like cherry tomatoes, peanut butter and apple sandwiches, and chicken soup. Throw in these little coma-inducers with sprinkles and pink frosting for Becca and the boys, and Hannah’s heavenly homemade sugarless, egg-free, dairy-free …
Continue readingFun with Friends in Arizona

Look at these two girls! You’d hardly believe they were 40! You’d hardly believe that between them they take care of 10 children and two husbands! (Who wrote this? Whoever you are, Christy loves ya!) …
Continue readingThe Man Who Wouldn’t Jump

by Christy My little girls and I went on a rock collecting adventure while the rest of the family got lost hiking around The Bell in Sedona. While Rebecca was inspecting her treasures, I spent …
Continue readingHiking in Sedona

If you’ve followed The Travel Bags for any length of time, you know that we love being out in God’s amazing Creation! It’s our oxygen. So there’s no surprise that we headed up to the …
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