Benson, AZ: The Wild West & Unexpected Gems

Our second trip took us to Benson, Arizona, with a mission to explore Tombstone and keep learning the ropes of our RV. The KOA campground was… well, let's just say it looked a lot nicer online! The desert landscape didn't have many trees, but it did have a fantastic doggie park.

The doggie park was a highlight, thanks to some cool agility toys and a very much enjoyed unexpected encounter. A little puppy showed up that looked and acted exactly like our Jake! They did the same playful dance, pawing at the ground and mirroring each other's moves. It was absolutely adorable. The only downside was the thorny landscape, which was tough on all of our paws. Ella just watched from the side, as if to say, “are you kidding me?”

We skipped the Kartchner caverns due to my hip, but we did visit Tombstone. We got a great dose of history on a bus tour. The real surprise of the trip was the auto tour of Chiricahua National Monument. The mountain formations were absolutely beautiful and completely took us by surprise. Best of all, we got to bring Ella Mae and Jake Truman along since we’re still working up the courage to leave them alone in the RV.

This trip taught us that even when things don't go as planned, you can still find amazing surprises on the road!