Parker, AZ Buckskin SP

Can you spot the Aliner in this picture? It is parked at a riverside cabana to the left side of the picture. This is Buckskin SP, on the AZ side of the Colorado River. Wow, are we loving this cg. After the last two that were so close to the interstate, this park is quite different. I’m really enjoying being on the river. It is so nice to sit and watch the ducks and sun sparkling on the water. Sort of like the cabin porch. The weather here is very nice. The temps are in the 70’s in the shade, but in the sun, much warmer. Luckily, we are here when the boaters in all the campgrounds that are PACKED along these river banks aren’t. The campground is full everyday, but still quiet. We are really enjoying the cabana that we have. Just 15amp electric, and a super view.


This SP is quite nice and has a very nice hiking trail. We are really blessed by getting to see the start of the blooming of the desert. The ground is covered with thin green grass and the flowers are popping up in some areas like a carpet, yellow and purple. I’m hopeful that in a couple days the blossoms of the prickly pears will open and those of a desert shrub that are all over the place, they are so close now.


Had to show you one of the cooks at the Chili Cook Off we attended in Quartzsite Saturday. There were about 21 cooks there vying for the title of winner. Les was more than happy to help with the tasting! He did get into a salsa that was super hot, his eyes were watering for awhile after that one. Luckily, I didn’t get that one to taste. Yes, not only was there chili but they also had salsa. After we had our fill of chili and salsa, we headed for the Bluegrass Festival that was at the grounds. A very nice day.

We decided to stay here at Buckskin until Thursday and then head to the Riverside County Park we will stay in for Les’s Speedway adventure. Here in Parker, the public library also offers free WiFi. That is such a nice service to travelers! The interpretive center here at the park has books to trade like most parks do, but also videos to loan. Tomorrow an ice cream social is planned! I added some new pics to the slideshow on the right. This continues to be a super time.
PS: Spotted an Aliner in the La Paz County park just a few miles from here while riding our bikes. No one was around. That made 4 Aliner sightings on the trip so far.