RV Roddy

Sep - Oct 2023
Venture In RV Resort
Show Low Arizona
I booked 14 nights at the age qualified Venture In Encore RV Resort in Show Low Arizona. Venture In is an incredible well maintained park with 378 sites mostly occupied by park models. Staying here in late September early October, most of the RVers I met were here to escape the heat at their homes in the Phoenix valley. Although there is no pool, guest have free access to the Show Low Aquatic Center located 2 miles away from the park. Venture In is packed with amenities and public spaces including a coin or card operated Laundry Room, Billiards Room, Fitness Center, Rec Hall, and much more. There are no Tennis or Pickleball courts. The dog park is shaded with lush green grass and the park in general is very dog friendly. The internal roads are wide and concrete. All RV sites are wide back-in sites on lava rock with a concrete patio between the RV and vehicle parking. There is no cable TV service and only a few non network over the air channels are accessible. Although there are large trees on the property, most RV sites have clear unobstructed views for satellite dishes and Starlink. Being in the high elevation city of Show Low, Venture In is closed 12/1 - 3/31 for winter. There are specific restrictions for guest under age 40 staying with age qualified guest so check that closely.
Venture In Site Map

Venture In RV Resort
Venture In Site 261

Venture In RV Resort

Sep - Oct 2023
Petrified Forrest National Park
and Painted Desert
Holbrook Arizona

I found the easiest way to see the Petrified Forest National Park is the 28 mile Petrified Forest Rd from the Painted Desert Visitors Center just off I40 to the Rainbow Forest Museum and Visitor Center near Hwy 180. The Petrified Forest is beautiful to all and an extra treat for those interested in geology and paleontology. The 28 mile route is packed with pull outs and parking lots making viewing and photos easy. There are 8 hiking trails in the park and Pets are allowed on the developed trails. Viewpoints include the Painted Desert Inn, Painted Desert Overlook, The Route 66 Alignment, Puerco Pueblo, Newspaper Rock, Blue Mesa, Agate Bridge, Jasper Forest, Crystal Forest, and Long Logs & Agate House. You can learn more about the geological and paleontology of the park and see some of the finest specimens of petrified wood at the Rainbow Forest Museum. With all of the pullouts and viewpoints your should allow yourself at least 3 hours.

Petrified Forrest National Park

Sep - Oct 2023
Show Low Arizona

Show Low is located in the White Mountains of eastern Arizona and offers a wide range of activities and a good quality of life. At over 6300 feet, Show Low is a wonderful summer get-away for folks from the Phoenix valley just looking to escape the triple digit temperatures. Surrounded by mountain forest and lakes there's something for everyone here from the Natural Beauty, the Outdoor Activities, Hiking, Biking, Golf and the almost southern like small-town hospitality. Pinetop-Lakeside is adjacent to Show Low so the area is bigger than most realize. Show Low is aptly named after a legendary poker game where two early settlers decided to let the turn of a card determine the town's name. One settler said, If you can show low, you win. The other settler turned up the two of clubs and replied, show low it is. Today, Hwy 60 through town is predictably named Deuce of Clubs Avenue. The famous card game is memorialized with a statue on Deuce of Clubs Av. Most RV resorts are closed in Show Low for the winter. Besides, winter is when you visit the Arizona valleys. I will be back in Show Low soon!

Show Low Arizona
Show Low It Is

Show Low Arizona

Show Low City Park

Show Low Arizona

Show Low Lake

Sep - Oct 2023
Winslow Arizona

For most people Winslow is know for only one thing; The Eagle's famous song Take It Easy. Taking a day trip from Show Low through the Petrified Forrest National Park I couldn't resist the detour to Winslow to see the Iconic Standing on the Corner Park. The Corner has a two-story mural, a couple of statues, and yes, a Flat-bed Ford. Route 66 travels through downtown Winslow and there is a gift show across the street with all things Eagles and Route 66. There is a small museum called Old Trails Museum and a few restaurants in town but that's about it for Winslow. It's only a 25 mile drive to Meteor Crater Natural Landmark which is one of the best-preserved impact craters on Earth. Meteor Crater is not part of the National Parks system.

  I'm a-standing on a corner in Winslow Arizona
  Such a fine sight to see
  It's a girl my Lord in a flat-bed Ford
  Slowin' down to take a look at me

Standing on the Corner Park

Welcome to Winslow Route 66

Standing on the Corner Park