Besides taking in the football games in Coolidge we had another reason to ride a couple short days. We really wanted to visit Picacho (spanish for “peak”) Peak State Park. It was worth waiting for.
After a leisurely morning at the Grand Vista Motel we headed south toward Picacho. Heading out of town I kept noticing harvested cotton fields. Apparently that’s a huge cash crop for Coolidge. Who knew?
Every now and then we would just stop, take it all in and give thanks for everything, not just the sunshine but our faith, families, friends and each other.
Easy ride today that ended on a well paved frontage road next to I-10 with a stop at DQ and a quest for fresh fruit at the store next door. We didn’t find any apples but Jesse who rang us in for peanut M & Ms (‘cause they are like apples right?), threw in a free box of popcorn and said, “Keep making memories together.” Thanks Jesse… I strapped that to the front of my bike and we enjoyed it after our evening walk while watching the sun set.
Once at the state park we stopped in the Visitor Center, played with snakes and talked to a couple rangers about their wildlife cam and the park.
They were a bit surprised we’d be overnighting in a tent (getting down to 36 which means chilly pack up in the morning).🥶
If we’re ever back in the area we will stop here at Picacho State Park again. There’s a hike here that’s calling our name – and someone else we know. John, that’s a nod to you.🥾⛰️👀
Grateful for these trusty bikes as well! Salsa Cutthroats. 🌶️🚲🚵
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Keep Calm and Pedal On 
Ha ha. I just camped there on April 30th on site A-17. Loved the cactus. I too found that hike up the hill but had to move along. Safe peddling! Can’t wait to see if you end up at other stops on my Spring route.
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That’s awesome Garry! We were on site A-20. I bet you will be seeing g some familiar sites the next few days on the blog. Thanks so much for following along. 😊🌵⛰️
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Were you worried about snakes visiting you at your campsite? Yikes! We’re really enjoying your blog.
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Have not seen ANY animals except a few dead ones and live birds. 😜 Tom says he is more worried about scorpions 🦂😳 Thanks for the follow!
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Rock on ! Looks like a ridiculous amount of fun ! Godspeed!
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It is except putting on cold bike shorts in the morning. 🤣🤣🤣
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Beautiful 👍🤠
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Beautiful country…hope to make it there one day!🙏🥰
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Put it on the list and make a plan!
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Glad you are so up front about those things we all really need to appreciate – faith, family, friends; and that you are so REAL about popcorn and M&Ms! Love it!
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Yes sista! On all of the above! Missing our PB buds tho. 🏓
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Great post. You two are living the life.
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We are pretty grateful!
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Can I ask what roads you are taking? I’m in Chandler (you might have hiked through here) and have been considering routes to Tucson.
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If you click on riding stats it will take you to Tom’s Strava which will show the route. 😉
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