Misfit's Ride Again

On a beautiful sunny day, The Misfits set out again on the Powerline OHV trail towards Robbers Roost, also known as Shaman's Cave. Our last visit in January's chill had Sara spotting a large nest high on the Red Rock. With spring's arrival, she was keen to check for fledglings. Thus, we set off for an adventure on the dusty red backroads.

The Powerline OHV road is accessible from Sycamore Canyon or Bill Gray Road. We favor the canyon route for its longer technical drive at the start, followed by a brief journey down Bill Gray to return home post-cave visit. It was the inaugural trip for Travis and Sara's new off-road trailer, and it performed perfectly.

The first stop was the large pull-off to air down our tires for much smoother dirt road travel. About a mile or so before the nest, we paused for Steve to launch the drone. The video revealed no fledglings, but much to our joy, there was a large egg. Perhaps another visit next month is in order.

After tackling a few challenging uphills, we reached Robbers Roost's parking area. We set up tarps for shade and enjoyed a scenic picnic, then a group trekked to the cave, a truly impressive and inspiring sight.

With a leisurely drive back, we concluded another memorable outing for the Misfits. The question remains: where to next?

Fabulous Drone Footage filmed and edited by: Steve / Wandering Songs
Majority of Photos by: Raena / Wandering Songs
Dedicate some time to explore additional videos on their YouTube channel. They journey through the Western States, performing their incredible music and sharing happiness one mile at a time.

Carson and Pa Adventures

Several months back, Bob decided to buy Carson a high-quality mountain bike, hoping to share his passion for riding. We're lucky to have access to over 120 miles of trails just outside our door, winding up the base of Mingus Mountain. After Carson spent a few weeks familiarizing himself with the bike and honing his skills, Bob felt it was time for more challenging trails in Sedona. On a glorious sunny day, while Sara, Travis, Leroy, and I trekked along the "Mezcal" trail, one of my favorites, they embarked on a ride across several trails, eventually joining us at our halfway point. Carson's skills have advanced so significantly that Bob often has him lead on the trails, and together, they've explored many new trails in our vicinity. With Pa’s help, he has mastered navigation using the Trail Forks Pro app, a crucial skill for when he ventures out alone or with others.

They are out there making memories, one mile at a time.

Trail Forks App

Mescal Trail

Family Visits are the BEST!

We're lucky to have my eldest niece and her family within just a day's drive, and even luckier that they're fond of hiking and visiting the Sedona area. Despite the challenge of traveling with four children under ten, they always make the journey interesting with detours to parks and exciting adventures, like their recent visit to Bearizona. The children adored it, and we were thrilled when they arrived here, marking the start of the fun. A day of hiking and picnicking in Sedona was one the highlights, but even more fun was the multitude of giggles that filled the house.

Bearizona

Slick Rock Portal

Fall at Dead Horse

Halloween 2023

Sara reigns supreme in Halloween creativity. If you've been out of touch for the past two decades, you might not recognize us, but here is her take on Hannibal Lecter and his entourage. We revisited the film the week before to fully immerse ourselves "in character," finding it just as chilling as when it first released in 2001.

Added bonus: first time ANY OF US have seen Bob clean shaven since 1974!

Woods Canyon Lake / Mogollon Rim

Agate Hunting with Friends

Best Catch of The Day

Bob's coastal adventure was a thrill. The Dory boats were queued up, poised for departure at dawn. His reservation was with Eagle Charters in Pacific City. Initially, the waters were serene, yet this tranquility was fleeting. After hauling in a bountiful catch and emptying the crab pots, the sea grew rough, or in his words, it "got nautical."

He thoroughly enjoyed the experience and is eager to set sail again before our departure to head south. If that's not possible, next summer awaits. Meanwhile, I savored the rewards of his expedition.

Birthday Hike