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Desert_Captain
Explorer III
Oct 12, 2014

Arizona camping, the good, the bad and the ugly

There is a lot to like about camping in Arizona, especially this time of year. The weather is off the chart gorgeous and most CG's are not crowded but with lots of good there are few things to watch ...
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wintersun
Explorer II
Oct 15, 2014
Fortunately the scorpions will show up at night if you shine a black light on them and the flashlights cost under $10.

The rattlesnakes are most prevalent from dusk on and even if bitten it is seldom deadly. They are also easy to skin and to me look and taste a lot like a very long and skinny trout.

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