May 15, 2023 in Winslow, Arizona

Rob’s quote of the day, “I think it’s a meteor. Right?“

Over 50,000 years ago, traveling over 26,000 mph, a meteor crashed into the Arizona desert. It left behind a crater over 2.5 miles in diameter and 550 ft. deep. Most of the craters on earth have been leveled by erosion, so this one is unique because of it’s preserved state.

Just imagine if the Washington Monument was placed inside the crater, the top floor would be at eye level when standing in the observation deck.

This morning we left the ruins of Homolovi, and I just wanted to give a brief nod to this cultural site. The Hopi people still consider this area of the high grasslands home. The original Hisat’sinom people paused along the banks of what was a rich flood plain of the Little Colorado River on their way to join family in the nearby mesas.

The broken pottery and stone shards serve as a reminder of an ancient lifestyle but more importantly they also are said to guide Bahana, the lost white brother of the Hopi. He will follow this trail when he returns.

The State Park was established in 1986 as a joint effort to preserve and protect this sacred site. There is a research center nearby devoted to this preservation project.

One more nod to Winslow, Arizona on our way to Buckskin State Park. Couldn’t leave without a visit to the famous corner!

Rob with Eagles band member Glenn Frey – no picture with Don Henley – if you know why – you know why – refer to one of a Mojo Nixon’s iconic songs.

Following the snow capped peaks toward Flagstaff and Buckskin State Park!

Keeping the rubber side down, Julie and Rob