https://papamikeadventure.com/2013/12/12/underground-in-tombstone-no-body-was-shot-at-the-ok-corrall/https://papamikeadventure.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/07-27-you-have-to-go-to-a-gun-fight-show-while-your-there-helena-got-to-be-in-it-and-shot-one-of-the-bad-guys.jpg07-27 you have to go to a gun fight show while your there Helena got to be in it and shot one of the bad guys07-27 you have to go to a gun fight show while your there Helena got to be in it and shot one of the bad guys. You also find out the first Movie moved the gun fight from Front street to the OK Corral because is looked better. In real life back then you wouldn't have a gun fight where you might hit the transportation. https://papamikeadventure.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/07-27-making-our-way-out-of-the-mine-we-were-done-there-for-3-and-half-hours-cool-you-do-this-in-the-summer-in-tombstone.jpg07-27 Making our way out of the mine, we were done there for 3 and half hours - cool. you do this in the summer in tombstone07-27 Making our way out of the mine, we were down there for 3 and half hours - cool. you do this in the summer in tombstone. Coming out into the bright heat is another feeling. https://papamikeadventure.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/07-27-below-another-air-shaft-to-the-surface-a-snak-has-been-living-down-here-for-a-couple-of-years.jpg07-27 below another air shaft to the surface a snak has been living down here for a couple of years.07-27 below another air shaft to the surface a snake has been living down here for a couple of years. It feeds on what ever falls down from above.https://papamikeadventure.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/07-27-climbing-up-a-ladder-put-there-in-the-1880s-with-square-nails.jpg07-27 climbing up a ladder put there in the 1880s with square nails07-27 climbing up a ladder put there in the 1880s with square nails. Since these are dry mines the wood underground does not rot.https://papamikeadventure.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/07-27-there-are-natural-geodes-in-the-ceiling-and-sides-for-the-walls.jpg07-27 There are natural Geodes in the ceiling and sides for the walls07-27 There are natural Geodes in the ceiling and sides of the walls.https://papamikeadventure.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/07-27-helena-passing-some-old-blocking-from-the-1880s-the-wood-is-in-perfect-shape-all-this-was-dug-by-candle-light-hammer-chisle-and-blasting-powder.jpg07-27 Helena passing some old blocking from the 1880s the wood is in perfect shape. All this was dug by candle light, hammer, chisle and blasting powder07-27 Helena passing some old blocking from the 1880s the wood is in perfect shape. All this was dug by candle light, hammer, chisel and blasting powder. Each miner brought down a wax candle to work by. https://papamikeadventure.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/07-27-here-we-are-taking-a-break-anthony-is-coming-back-from-exploring-a-side-tunnel.jpg07-27 here we are taking a break Anthony is coming back from exploring a side tunnel.07-27 here we are taking a break Anthony is coming back from exploring a side tunnel.https://papamikeadventure.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/07-27-some-old-papers-from-where-the-community-pit-was-way-back-then.jpg07-27 some old papers from where the community pit was way back then07-27 some old papers from where the community pit was way back them. no it didn't smell after 80 100 +yearshttps://papamikeadventure.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/07-27-climbing-down-to-a-lower-level.jpg07-27 Climbing down to a lower level07-27 Climbing down to a lower level. We were down about 300 feet. The water table is a 500 feet. Since there are no more water pumps working everything below 500 feet is flooded today. The guide we had on opened up this exploring mine and does this one day month for a small group. https://papamikeadventure.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/07-27-this-is-an-air-shaft-dug-from-the-bottom-up-there-is-no-debris-around-the-top-of-the-hole.jpg07-27 This is an air shaft dug from the bottom up there is no debris around the top of the hole.07-27 This is an air shaft dug from the bottom up there is no debris around the top of the hole. This one comes up in donkey corral on top.2013-12-12T05:23:21+00:00monthlyhttps://papamikeadventure.com/2013/12/12/the-weather-cools-nicely-and-we-are-on-the-bikes/https://papamikeadventure.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/07-24-there-are-tons-of-prickly-pear-catus-in-fruit-along-the-trail.jpg07-24 there are tons of Prickly Pear Catus in fruit along the trail07-24 there are tons of Prickly Pear Catus in fruit along the trailhttps://papamikeadventure.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/07-23-we-are-sure-getting-some-good-bike-riding-in-today-is-22-mile-round-trip-on-the-julian-wash-trail-in-tucson-az.jpg07-23 We are sure getting some good bike riding in Today is 22 mile round trip on the Julian Wash trail in Tucson, Az07-23 We are sure getting some good bike riding in Today is 22 mile round trip on the Julian Wash trail in Tucson, Azhttps://papamikeadventure.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/07-24-fortunatly-the-weather-cooled-with-an-approaching-moonsoon-thunderstorm-for-the-rest-of-the-trip-in.jpg07-24 Fortunatly the weather cooled with an approaching Moonsoon Thunderstorm for the rest of the trip in07-24 Fortunately the weather cooled with an approaching Moonsoon Thunderstorm for the rest of this bicycle trip. https://papamikeadventure.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/07-24-anthony-and-i-improvised-and-were-able-to-eat-a-couple.jpg07-24 Anthony and I improvised and were able to eat a couple07-24 Anthony and I improvised and were able to eat a couple of these thingshttps://papamikeadventure.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/07-24-so-we-tried-some-either-we-are-really-tired-and-hungry-or-they-actually-tasted-good-the-darns-tiny-thorns-keep-sticking-in-you-though.jpg07-24 So we tried some either we are really tired and hungry or they actually tasted good. the darns tiny thorns keep sticking in you though07-24 So we tried some either we are really tired and hungry or they actually tasted good. the darns tiny thorns keep sticking in your fingers and you can hardly see um. 2013-12-12T04:56:33+00:00monthlyhttps://papamikeadventure.com/2013/12/12/today-is-some-target-practice-at-the-shooting-range/https://papamikeadventure.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/07-23-squeezing-off-some-357-pistol-rounds-still-on-target-lots-more-noise.jpg07-23 Squeezing off some 357 pistol rounds - still on target lots more noise07-23 Squeezing off some 357 pistol rounds - still on target lots more noise. Now all we need is more ammo. https://papamikeadventure.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/07-23-anthony-comes-over-to-take-a-few-shots-with-the-short-barrel-38.jpg07-23 Anthony comes over to take a few shots with the short barrel .3807-23 Anthony comes over to take a few shots with the short barrel .38 pistol. This kid is a natural shot. https://papamikeadventure.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/07-23-today-anthony-helena-and-i-head-to-the-gun-range-anthony-got-a-tarket-between-he-eyes-with-a-9mm-clock-pistol-great-shooting.jpg07-23 today Anthony, Helena and I head to the gun range. Anthony got a tarket between he eyes with a 9MM Clock pistol great shooting07-23 today Anthony, Helena and I head to the gun range. Anthony got a tarket between the eyes with a 9MM Clock pistol great shooting2013-12-12T04:49:41+00:00monthlyhttps://papamikeadventure.com/2013/12/12/a-couple-of-days-rest-and-up-the-mountain-for-20-mile-downhill/https://papamikeadventure.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/07-22-i-hit-45mph-following-anthony-more-than-once-and-he-pulled-away-from-me.jpg07-22 I hit 45mph following Anthony more than once and he pulled away from me07-22 I hit 45mph following Anthony more than once and he pulled away from me. Good thing he has a helmet on. https://papamikeadventure.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/07-22-passing-windy-point.jpg07-22 Passing Windy Point07-22 Passing Windy Point. The rumble strips across the road slow up the cars. https://papamikeadventure.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/07-22-he-is-flying-thru-here-that-is-tucson-ahead.jpg07-22 He is flying thru here that is Tucson ahead.07-22 He is flying thru here that is Tucson ahead.https://papamikeadventure.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/07-22-after-a-couple-of-days-of-hanging-out-anthony-is-ready-to-do-he-20-mile-down-hill-of-mount-lemmon-highway.jpg07-22 After a couple of days of hanging out Anthony is ready to do he 20 mile down hill of Mount Lemmon Highway07-22 After a couple of days of hanging out Anthony is ready to do the 20 mile down hill on Mount Lemmon Highwayhttps://papamikeadventure.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/07-22-look-like-he-hardly-broke-a-sweat.jpg07-22 look like he hardly broke a sweat07-22 looks like he hardly broke a sweat on at the end. 2013-12-12T04:44:48+00:00monthlyhttps://papamikeadventure.com/2013/12/11/time-for-some-2-wheel-and-3-wheel-stuff/https://papamikeadventure.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/07-19-now-comes-the-more-fun-part-after-5-miles-at-the-4000-ft-marker-down-to-the-truck.jpg07-19 now comes the more fun part after 5 miles at the 4,000 ft marker down to the truck07-19 now comes the more fun part after 5 miles at the 4,000 ft marker down to the truckhttps://papamikeadventure.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/07-19-still-here-4-miles-constanstant-up-and-he-can-still-smile.jpg07-19 Still here 4 miles constanstant up and he can still smile07-19 Still here 4 miles constanstant up and he can still smilehttps://papamikeadventure.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/07-19-and-is-stays-steep-anthony-kept-pushing-forward-and-we-go-higher-and-higher.jpg07-19. And is stays steep - Anthony kept pushing forward and we go higher and higher07-19. And is stays steep - Anthony kept pushing forward and we go higher and higherhttps://papamikeadventure.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/07-19-it-is-up-hill-the-whole-way-that-is-tucson-in-the-background-3000-feet-down.jpg07-19 it is up hill the whole way that is Tucson in the background 3,000 feet down07-19 it is up hill the whole way that is Tucson in the background 3,000 feet downhttps://papamikeadventure.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/07-19-unloaded-on-the-side-of-the-road-and-heading-up.jpg07-19 Unloaded on the side of the road and heading up07-19 Unloaded on the side of the road and heading uphttps://papamikeadventure.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/07-19-and-the-next-day-we-load-up-the-bikes-and-head-to-the-botton-of-mt-lemmon-to-ride-up-the-mountain.jpg07-19 And the next day we load up the bikes and head to the botton of Mt. Lemmon to ride up the mountain.07-19 And the next day we load up the bikes and head to the bottom of Mt. Lemmon to ride up the mountain.2013-12-11T07:07:04+00:00monthlyhttps://papamikeadventure.com/2013/12/11/back-to-tucson-and-a-little-rr-in-heat/https://papamikeadventure.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/07-18-another-trail-on-the-north-side-of-mt-lemmon-the-young-man-under-the-hat-is-anthony.jpg07-18 Another trail on the north side of Mt. Lemmon The young man under the Hat is Anthony07-18 Another trail on the north side of Mt. Lemmon The young man under the Hat is Anthonyhttps://papamikeadventure.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/07-17-hedi-and-trudy-have-treed-a-squrrile-up-a-tree-they-think.jpg07-17 Hedi and Trudy have treed a squrrile up a tree - they think07-17 Hedi and Trudy have treed a squirrel up a tree - they think. The Squirrel actually jumped to another tree and took off.https://papamikeadventure.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/07-17-we-took-helenas-dogs-with-us-this-is-trudy-anthony-has-the-bright-shirt-on.jpg07-17 We took Helena's dogs with us this is Trudy - Anthony has the bright shirt on07-17 We took Helena's dogs with us this is Trudy - Anthony has the bright shirt onhttps://papamikeadventure.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/07-17-to-get-out-of-the-heat-and-do-something-antony-and-i-took-some-day-hikes-up-on-mount-lemmon-out-side-of-tucson-great-cool-weather-at-8500-ft-altitude.jpg07-17 to get out of the heat and do something Antony and I took some day hikes up on Mount Lemmon out side of Tucson great cool weather at 8500 ft altitude07-17 to get out of the heat and do something Antony and I took some day hikes up on Mount Lemmon out side of Tucson great cool weather at 8500 ft altitudehttps://papamikeadventure.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/07-16-savannha-little-brother-shamys-found-a-friend-in-anthony.jpg07-16 Savannha little brother Shamys found a friend in Anthony07-16 Savannha's little brother Shamus found a friend in Anthonyhttps://papamikeadventure.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/07-15-anthony-with-savannha-and-helena.jpg07-15 Anthony with Savannha and Helena07-15 Anthony with Savannha and Helenahttps://papamikeadventure.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/07-14-back-to-tucson-out-side-of-phoenix-its-only-110-degrees.jpg07-14 Back to Tucson out side of Phoenix it's only 110 degrees.07-14 Back to Tucson out side of Phoenix it's only 110 degrees.2013-12-11T06:43:00+00:00monthlyhttps://papamikeadventure.com/2013/12/11/here-is-something-not-everyone-does/https://papamikeadventure.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/07-13-the-other-witnesses-aunt-jean-jodi-and-steven.jpg07-13 the other witnesses Aunt Jean, Jodi and Steven07-13 the other witnesses Aunt Jean, Jodi and Stevenhttps://papamikeadventure.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/07-13-all-the-way-to-the-bottom-good-job-taking-that-step-off-the-edge-of-the-building-uses-some-nerve.jpg07-13 all the way to the bottom Good Job. taking that step off the edge of the building uses some nerve.07-13 all the way to the bottom Good Job. taking that step off the edge of the building uses some nerve.https://papamikeadventure.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/img_20130713_163309_388.jpgIMG_20130713_163309_388https://papamikeadventure.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/07-13-they-do-suite-up-up-with-a-harness-and-cable-so-you-dont-leave-a-blood-spot-on-the-sidewalk.jpg07-13 They do suite up up with a harness and cable so you don't leave a blood spot on the sidewalk07-13 They do suite up up with a harness and cable so you don't leave a blood spot on the sidewalkhttps://papamikeadventure.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/07-13-well-the-adventure-has-some-up-and-downs-this-one-is-both-anthony-jumps-from-the-top-of-the-stratsopher-no-parachute.jpg07-13 Well the Adventure has some up and downs this one is both Anthony jumps from the top of the stratsopher - no parachute.07-13 Well the Adventure has some up and downs this one is both Anthony jumps from the top of the stratosphere - no parachute.2013-12-11T06:34:09+00:00monthlyhttps://papamikeadventure.com/2013/12/11/actually-doing-some-work-well-a-little-good-job/https://papamikeadventure.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/07-12-here-is-anthony-putting-the-final-touchs-of-paint-on-the-seal-up-job-at-the-pre-school-and-it-was-only-105-today-good-thing-we-were-in-the-shade.jpg07-12 Here is Anthony putting the final touchs of paint on the seal up job at the pre school. and it was only 105 today, good thing we were in the shade07-12 Here is Anthony putting the final touchs of paint on the seal up job at the pre school. and it was only 105 today, good thing we were in the shadehttps://papamikeadventure.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/07-12-of-course-how-could-we-not-get-to-a-buffet-while-in-las-vegas-well-earned-after-all-that-work.jpg07-12 Of course how could we not get to a Buffet while in Las Vegas, well earned after all that work07-12 Of course how could we not get to a Buffet while in Las Vegas, well earned after all that work2013-12-11T06:15:42+00:00monthlyhttps://papamikeadventure.com/2013/12/11/back-to-tucson-the-birthday-party-is-in-las-vegas/https://papamikeadventure.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/07-11-aunt-shirley-called-with-a-question-about-here-preschool-building-and-here-we-are-in-las-vegas-for-anthonys-14th-birthday1.jpg07-11 Aunt Shirley Called with a question about here Preschool building and here we are in Las Vegas for Anthony's 14th birthday07-11 Aunt Shirley Called with a question about here Preschool building and here we are in Las Vegas for Anthony's 14th birthdayhttps://papamikeadventure.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/07-11-of-course-aunt-shirley-had-anthony-pose-with-another-birthday-buddy-at-the-restaurant.jpg07-11 Of course Aunt Shirley had Anthony pose with another Birthday buddy at the restaurant07-11 Of course Aunt Shirley had Anthony pose with another Birthday buddy at the restauranthttps://papamikeadventure.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/07-11-steak-and-lobster-for-the-14-year-old-teenager-what-a-great-grandson.jpg07-11 Steak and Lobster for the 14 year old teenager - What a great grandson.07-11 Steak and Lobster for the 14 year old teenager - What a great grandson. He also has a Great Aunt Shirley too.https://papamikeadventure.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/07-11-aunt-shirley-called-with-a-question-about-here-preschool-building-and-here-we-are-in-las-vegas-for-anthonys-14th-birthday.jpg07-11 Aunt Shirley Called with a question about here Preschool building and here we are in Las Vegas for Anthony's 14th birthdayhttps://papamikeadventure.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/07-11-back-in-tucson-sleeping-in.jpg07-11 back in Tucson - Sleeping in07-11 back in Tucson - Sleeping in on your Birthday.https://papamikeadventure.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/07-11-and-then-another-birthday-cake-and-had-made-card-from-my-great-sister-shirley.jpg07-11 And then another Birthday cake and had made card from my great sister Shirley07-11 And then another Birthday cake and had made card from my great sister Shirleyhttps://papamikeadventure.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/07-11-anthony-and-aunt-shirley-in-las-vegas.jpg07-11 Anthony and Aunt Shirley in Las Vegas07-11 Anthony and Aunt Shirley in Las Vegashttps://papamikeadventure.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/07-11-here-is-what-a-million-bucks-looks-like-kinda.jpg07-11 Here is what a million bucks looks like - kinda07-11 Here is what a million bucks looks like - kinda2013-12-11T06:10:56+00:00monthlyhttps://papamikeadventure.com/2013/12/11/now-lets-do-some-trout-fishing/https://papamikeadventure.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/07-07-well-how-about-that-we-finally-caught-something-at-nelson-resivour-a-crawdad.jpg07-07 Well how about that we finally caught something at Nelson resivour a crawdad.07-07 Well how about that we finally caught something at Nelson lake a crawdad.https://papamikeadventure.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/07-06-it-was-a-little-rainy-at-luna-lake-must-of-what-keep-the-fish-in.jpg07-06 it was a little rainy at Luna Lake must of what keep the fish in07-06 it was a little rainy at Luna Lake must of what keep the fish in the lake https://papamikeadventure.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/07-06-today-is-fishing-luna-lake-from-the-shore-and-from-the-boat-great-time.jpg07-06 today is fishing Luna Lake from the shore and from the boat - great time07-06 today is fishing Luna Lake from the shore and from the boat - great timehttps://papamikeadventure.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/07-05-end-of-another-good-day-dinner-in-the-tent-camp-not-fish-for-dinner-tonight.jpg07-05 End of another good day - dinner in the tent camp. Not fish for dinner tonight07-05 End of another good day - dinner in the tent cabin. No fish for dinner tonight. Good thing we have weeks of freeze dried.https://papamikeadventure.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/07-05-we-drove-up-to-the-top-of-escudilla-mountain-10000-ft-no-breathing-problems-anthony-found-where-we-had-carved-pruiett-and-fox-on-a-tree-a-few-years-ago-with-michael-and-raven.jpg07-05 We drove up to the top of Escudilla Mountain 10,000 ft - no breathing problems. Anthony found where we had carved Pruiett and Fox on a tree a few years ago with Michael and Raven.07-05 We drove up to the top of Escudilla Mountain 10,000 ft - no breathing problems. Anthony found where we had carved Pruiett and Fox on a tree a few years ago with Michael and Raven.https://papamikeadventure.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/07-05-we-fished-from-the-boat-from-the-shore-from-everywhere-no-fish.jpg07-05 we fished from the boat from the shore from everywhere - no fish.07-05 we fished from the boat from the shore from everywhere - no fish.https://papamikeadventure.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/07-5-we-patched-the-hole-in-the-bottom-of-the-fishing-boat-and-put-out-on-nelson-resivour-for-trout-fishing.jpg07-5 We patched the hole in the bottom of the fishing boat and put out on Nelson Resivour for Trout fishing07-5 We patched the hole in the bottom of the fishing boat and put out on Nelson Resivour for Trout fishinghttps://papamikeadventure.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/07-09-the-action-is-hot-and-heavy-here-pulled-out-all-the-stops-and-used-anis-on-the-bait-i-guess-it-only-works-for-river-catfish.jpg07-09 the Action is hot and heavy here - pulled out all the stops and used ANIS on the bait - I guess it only works for River catfish07-09 the Action is hot and heavy here - pulled out all the stops and used ANIS on the bait - I guess it only works for River catfishhttps://papamikeadventure.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/07-09-and-we-are-back-on-nelson-resivour-for-our-5th-day-fishing.jpg07-09 And we are back on Nelson Resivour for our 5th day fishing07-09 And we are back on Nelson Lake for our 5th day fishing. One this is for sure we tried every thing and give up easily.https://papamikeadventure.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/07-08-no-here-are-some-great-water-skipping-rocks-watched-a-couple-of-women-setting-mini-lobster-traps-for-the-crawdads-no-fish-here-either.jpg07-08 No here are some great water skipping rocks. watched a couple of women setting mini lobster traps for the crawdads - no fish here either07-08 Now here are some great water skipping rocks. Watched a couple of women setting mini lobster traps for the crawdads - no fish here either2013-12-11T05:57:50+00:00monthlyhttps://papamikeadventure.com/2013/12/11/great-july-4th-celebration-in-springerville-az/https://papamikeadventure.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/07-04-then-the-4th-of-july-rodeo-and-bull-riding-great-time.jpg07-04 Then the 4th of July Rodeo and bull riding great time07-04 Then the 4th of July Rodeo and bull riding great timehttps://papamikeadventure.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/07-04-great-parade-drinking-lemon-aid-and-eating-popcorn.jpg07-04 Great parade drinking lemon aid and eating popcorn07-04 Great parade drinking lemon aid and eating popcornhttps://papamikeadventure.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/07-04-nancy-golightly-invited-us-to-watch-the-town-parade-from-her-office-porch-anthony-and-i-got-to-help-set-up-and-put-away.jpg07-04 Nancy Golightly invited us to watch the town parade from her office porch, Anthony and I got to help set up and put away.07-04 Nancy Golightly invited us to watch the town parade from her office porch, Anthony and I got to help set up and put away.https://papamikeadventure.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/07-04-started-the-4th-of-july-in-springerville-at-the-firemans-pancake-breakfast-great-start.jpg07-04 Started the 4th of July in springerville at the Firemans pancake breakfast great start.07-04 Started the 4th of July in Springerville at the Fireman's pancake breakfast great start. https://papamikeadventure.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/07-04-after-a-great-dinner-nancy-took-us-to-anohter-friends-house-for-desert-and-the-best-view-of-the-fire-works-in-springerville-great-show.jpg07-04 After a great dinner Nancy took us to anohter friends house for desert and the best view of the fire works in springerville - Great show07-04 After a great dinner Nancy took us to another friends house for desert and the best view of the fire works in springerville/Eagar - Great showhttps://papamikeadventure.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/07-04-for-dinner-we-got-invited-to-a-great-bbq-party-in-springerville-this-fellow-build-a-great-house-out-of-papercrete-blocks-he-made-anthony-is-holding-one-they-weigh-nothing-and-are.jpg07-04 for Dinner we got invited to a great BBQ party in Springerville. This fellow build a great house out of papercrete blocks he made Anthony is holding one, they weigh nothing and are waterproof07-04 for Dinner we got invited to a great BBQ party in Springerville. This fellow build a great house out of papercrete blocks he made Anthony is holding one, they weigh nothing and are waterproof2013-12-11T05:26:12+00:00monthlyhttps://papamikeadventure.com/2013/12/11/back-to-papamikes-mountain-in-white-mountains-of-az/https://papamikeadventure.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/07-03-back-at-the-motel-in-durango-the-oxygen-bottles-and-on-a-concentrator-with-a-50-foot-tubing-a-little-different-perspective-on-life-and-living.jpg07-03 back at the motel in Durango the Oxygen Bottles and on a concentrator with a 50' foot tubing - a little different perspective on life and living.07-03 back at the motel in Durango the Oxygen Bottles and on a concentrator with a 50' foot tubing - a little different perspective on life and living.https://papamikeadventure.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/07-03-drove-to-springerville-and-papamikes-mountain-place-anthony-checks-his-the-o2-level-i-am-getting-better.jpg07-03 Drove to Springerville and Papamikes mountain place - Anthony checks his the O2 level. I am getting better07-03 Drove to Springerville and Papamikes mountain place - Anthony checks his O2 level. I am getting better using the Concentration machine while driving. 2013-12-11T05:15:35+00:00monthlyhttps://papamikeadventure.com/2013/12/11/the-unplanned-adventure-is-going-on/https://papamikeadventure.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/07-02-we-caught-the-train-to-back-to-silverton-where-we-left-the-truck-parked-at-the-train-station-carried-2-bottles-of-oxyigen-to-keep-from-passing-out.jpg07-02 we caught the train to back to Silverton where we left the truck parked at the train station. Carried 2 bottles of Oxyigen to keep from passing out.07-02 we caught the train to back to Silverton where we left the truck parked at the train station. Carried 2 bottles of Oxygen to keep from passing out. I did take it off once, you know just to test, and yes you will pass out. https://papamikeadventure.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/07-02-we-spent-7-01-hanging-out-at-the-hotel-room-i-am-still-on-o2-they-my-level-wouldnt-come-up-with-carrying-a-bottle-with-me.jpg07-02 we spent 7-01 hanging out at the hotel room I am still on O2 they my level wouldn't come up with carrying a bottle with me.07-02 we spent 7-01 hanging out at the hotel room I am still on O2. My take a couple of more days. Carrying a bottle to breath with and being attached to a plastic tube gives a person a much different perspective on the world. https://papamikeadventure.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/07-02-some-really-spectacular-scenery-along-cliffs-and-over-bridges.jpg07-02 Some really spectacular scenery along cliffs and over bridges07-02 Some really spectacular scenery along cliffs and over bridges.2013-12-11T05:08:20+00:00monthlyhttps://papamikeadventure.com/2013/12/11/heading-to-colorado-via-papamikes-mountain/https://papamikeadventure.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/06-24-anthony-on-the-top-the-truck-below-and-escudilla-mnt-in-the-background-there-is-a-forest-fire-creating-a-smoky-haze.jpg06-24 Anthony on the top the truck below and Escudilla Mnt in the background There is a forest fire creating a smoky Haze06-24 Anthony on the top the truck below and Escudilla Mountain in the background There is a forest fire creating a smoky Haze Decided to head up to Colorado a couple of days early.https://papamikeadventure.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/06-24-nice-cool-evening-and-tent-cabin-is-in-one-piece.jpg06-24 nice cool evening and tent cabin is in one piece06-24 nice cool evening and tent cabin is in one piece. The stairs were made from a single forked tree and a chain saw. https://papamikeadventure.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/06-24-this-time-we-have-headlamps-and-more-time-anthony-is-leading-the-way.jpg06-24 this time we have headlamps and more time Anthony is leading the way06-24 this time we have headlamps and more time Anthony is leading the wayhttps://papamikeadventure.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/06-24-there-is-a-window-rock-up-to-the-top-of-the-ridge-cool.jpg06-24 There is a window rock up to the top of the ridge, cool.06-24 There is a window rock up to the top of the ridge, cool.https://papamikeadventure.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/06-24-the-view-of-anthony-after-he-climbed-through.jpg06-24 The view of Anthony after he climbed through06-24 The view of Anthony after he climbed through the Windowhttps://papamikeadventure.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/06-24-out-to-find-the-cave-anthony-michael-and-raven-explored-a-couple-of-years-ago.jpg06-24 out to find the cave Anthony, Michael and Raven explored a couple of years ago.06-24 out to find the cave Anthony, Michael and Raven explored a couple of years ago.https://papamikeadventure.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/06-24-morning-at-papamikes-mountain-near-nutrioso-az.jpg06-24 morning at papamikes mountain near Nutrioso, AZhttps://papamikeadventure.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/06-24-we-are-leaving-at-2am-for-the-drive-out-of-the-desert-to-beat-the-heat-no-ac-in-the-truck.jpg06-24 we are leaving at 2am for the drive out of the desert to beat the heat - No AC in the truck.https://papamikeadventure.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/06-24-papamike-and-anthony-loading-up-for-drive-to-the-mountain-and-then-to-silverton-co-to-catch-the-train.jpg06-24 Papamike and Anthony loading up for drive to the Mountain and then to Silverton, Co to catch the train.06-24 Papamike and Anthony loading up for drive to the Mountain and then to Silverton, Co to catch the train.2013-12-11T04:57:52+00:00monthlyhttps://papamikeadventure.com/2013/12/11/87/https://papamikeadventure.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/06-26-fish-for-dinner.jpg06-26 Fish for dinner06-26 Fish for dinner. Looks bigger in the picturehttps://papamikeadventure.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/06-26-a-short-walk-from-the-rv-tent-site-is-the-animas-river-anthony-landed-the-first-trout-on-numphs-out-of-the-river.jpg06-26 A short walk from the RV tent site is the Animas River Anthony landed the first trout on Numphs out of the river06-26 A short walk from the RV tent site is the Animas River Anthony landed the first trout on Numphs out of the riverhttps://papamikeadventure.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/06-26-papamike-infront-of-one-famous-saloon.jpg06-26 Papamike infront of one famous saloon.https://papamikeadventure.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/06-26-exploring-old-town-silverton-co-and-getting-more-acalamated-to-the-altitude.jpg06-26 Exploring old town Silverton, Co and getting more acalamated to the altitude06-26 Exploring old town Silverton, Co and getting more acalamated to the altitude. One of the best Mining Museums I had ever visited is here in town.https://papamikeadventure.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/06-26-at-the-train-station-to-pick-up-the-tickets-for-tommorrows-train-trip-to-elk-creek-jump-off-point-to-the-contential-trail.jpg06-26 At the train station to pick up the tickets for tommorrows train trip to Elk Creek Jump off point to the Contential trail06-26 At the train station to pick up the tickets for tommorrows train trip to Elk Creek Jump off point to the Contential trailhttps://papamikeadventure.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/06-26-the-view-back-toward-the-mountins-we-are-hiking-into.jpg06-26 The view back toward the mountins we are hiking into06-26 The view back toward the mountins, we are hiking intohttps://papamikeadventure.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/06-26-early-morning-a-little-frost-still-in-he-shady-spots-we-are-at-9500-ft-elevation-and-both-of-us-can-tell-it.jpg06-26 Early morning a little frost still in he shady spots We are at 9,500 ft elevation and both of us can tell it.06-26 Early morning a little frost still in the shady spots We are at 9,500 ft elevation and both of us can tell it. https://papamikeadventure.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/06-26-a-view-from-camp.jpg06-26 a view from camp06-26 a view from camp. https://papamikeadventure.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/06-26-anthony-is-working-the-water-for-more-trout.jpg06-26 Anthony is working the water for more trout06-26 Anthony is working the water for more trout, in the Animus River2013-12-11T04:56:22+00:00monthlyhttps://papamikeadventure.com/2013/12/11/the-unexpected-and-the-rescue-by-air/https://papamikeadventure.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/06-30-when-then-checked-my-oxygen-level-it-showed-61percent-saturation-not-good-anthony-really-did-well-with-this-i-am-sure-a-little-scary.jpg06-30 When then checked my Oxygen level it showed 61percent saturation not good. Anthony really did well with this I am sure a little scary.06-30 When then checked my Oxygen level it showed 61percent saturation not good. Fortunately they got me on O2 really quick. Anthony really did well with this I am sure a little scary. He did get some good pictures. https://papamikeadventure.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/06-30-after-a-day-and-night-of-not-being-able-to-stand-up-with-out-passing-out-and-passing-out-when-i-started-to-fall-asleep-we-pushed-the-wilderness-rescuse-buttion-ont-the-delorme-trac.jpg06-30 After a day and night of not being able to stand up with out passing out and passing out when I started to fall asleep we pushed the wilderness rescuse buttion ont the Delorme Tracker.06-30 After a day and night of not being able to stand up with out passing out and passing out when I started to fall asleep we pushed the wilderness rescue button on the Delorme InReach Tracker. Anthony and another person were able to send/receive text messages back and forth to the inflight Helicopter. They gave my status, info there was landing area and location. Anthony really handled this well. https://papamikeadventure.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/06-30-anthony-saw-a-moose-and-calf-in-the-pond-near-our-camp-coming-up-from-elk-creek.jpg06-30 Anthony saw a moose and calf in the pond near our camp coming up from Elk Creek.06-30 In the morning Anthony saw a moose and calf in the pond near our camp coming up from Elk Creek. This picture changed in a matter of an hour. https://papamikeadventure.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/06-30-two-of-the-emt-who-picked-us-up-in-the-helicopter-really-great-folks-thanks.jpg06-30 Two of the EMT who picked us up in the Helicopter really great folks - Thanks06-30 Two of the EMT who picked us up in the Helicopter really great folks - Thankshttps://papamikeadventure.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/06-30-well-the-rest-of-the-afternoon-was-a-little-boring-while-trying-to-get-my-o2-level-up.jpg06-30 Well the rest of the afternoon was a little boring while trying to get my o2 level up.06-30 Well the rest of the afternoon was a little boring while trying to get my O2 blood level up. The O2 did not come up high enough to let the hospital let me leave with out carrying an oxygen bottle with me. https://papamikeadventure.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/06-30-hooked-up-in-the-emergency-room-well-i-guess-it-will-be-easier-with-out-all-that-extra-padding.jpg06-30 Hooked up in the Emergency room - well I guess it will be easier with out all that extra padding06-30 Hooked up in the Emergency room - well I guess the next adventure will be easier with out all that extra padding I have. The only treatment of altitude sickness is to get to a lower altitude. Durango is at 6500 Feet. I am feeling a lot better. https://papamikeadventure.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/06-30-anthony-got-this-picture-when-the-helicopter-came-back-for-him-after-dropping-me-off-at-the-durango-emergency-hospital-the-adventure-takes-a-different-turn-cool-ride-in-the-helico.jpg06-30 Anthony got this picture when the Helicopter came back for him after dropping me off at the Durango emergency hospital. The Adventure takes a different turn Cool ride in the Helicopter with the pilot2013-12-11T04:52:06+00:00monthlyhttps://papamikeadventure.com/2013/12/11/the-hike-begins-and-the-adventure-takes-another-turn/https://papamikeadventure.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/06-28-and-29-we-left-up-the-trail-the-morning-of-the-29th-i-was-still-short-of-breath-after-a-little-hiking-and-kept-think-it-was-out-condition-and-overweight-both-applied-turns-out-i.jpg06-28 and 29 We left up the trail the morning of the 29th. I was still short of breath after a little hiking and kept think it was out condition and overweight both applied. turns out I had Altitude Sicknes06-28 and 29 We left up the trail the morning of the 29th. I was still short of breath after a little hiking and kept thinking it was out condition and overweight both applied. turns out I developed Altitude Sickness. https://papamikeadventure.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/06-28-rock-stack-art-work-near-camp.jpg06-28 rock stack art work near camp06-28 rock stack art work near camphttps://papamikeadventure.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/06-28-another-set-of-hikers-are-dropped-off-and-head-out.jpg06-28 another set of hikers are dropped off and head out06-28 another set of hikers are dropped off and head out up the trailhttps://papamikeadventure.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/06-28-the-morning-train-going-by.jpg06-28 the Morning train going by06-28 the Morning train going by, We are going to hang out one more dayhttps://papamikeadventure.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/06-28-morning-camp-along-the-train-drop-off.jpg06-28 Morning camp along the train drop off06-28 Morning camp along the train drop off. 2013-12-11T04:22:22+00:00monthlyhttps://papamikeadventure.com/2013/12/11/finally-to-the-trail-head-by-steam-train/https://papamikeadventure.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/06-27-have-camp-set-up-and-a-fire-going-how-did-we-know-that-they-banned-all-camp-fires-in-the-san-juan-forest1.jpg06-27 Have camp set up and a fire going - How did we know that they banned all camp fires in the San Juan Forest.06-27 Have camp set up and a fire going - How did we know that they banned all camp fires in the San Juan Forest.https://papamikeadventure.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/06-27-the-trail-up-to-elk-creek-we-are-camping-in-the-trees-up-ahead-on-the-right.jpg06-27 The trail up to Elk Creek we are camping in the trees up ahead on the right06-27 The trail up to Elk Creek we are camping in the trees up ahead on the righthttps://papamikeadventure.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/06-27-here-we-are-unloaded-at-elk-creek-and-the-pick-folks-coming-off-the-trail-are-loading-up.jpg06-27 Here we are unloaded at Elk Creek and the pick folks coming off the trail are loading up06-27 Here we are unloaded at Elk Creek and the folks coming off the trail are loading uphttps://papamikeadventure.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/06-27-on-the-train-heading-to-elk-creek-jump-off-following-the-animas-river.jpg06-27 On the train heading to Elk Creek jump off - following the Animas River06-27 On the train heading to Elk Creek jump off - following the Animas Riverhttps://papamikeadventure.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/06-27-getting-ready-to-board-the-train-for-our-month-long-hike-along-the-contentail-divide-trail.jpg06-27 Getting ready to board the train for our month long hike along the Contentail Divide Trail.06-27 Getting ready to board the train for our month long hike along the Contentail Divide Trail.https://papamikeadventure.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/06-27-self-portrait-of-anthony-while-waiting-in-the-shade.jpg06-27 Self Portrait of Anthony while waiting in the shade06-27 Self Portrait of Anthony while waiting in the shadehttps://papamikeadventure.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/06-27-hanging-out-with-just-the-packs-waiting-for-train.jpg06-27 Hanging out with just the packs waiting for train06-27 Hanging out with just the packs waiting for the trainhttps://papamikeadventure.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/06-27-here-is-our-train-coming-in-the-girl-at-the-crossing-handles-the-tickets-and-was-very-pleasent.jpg06-27 Here is our train coming in The girl at the crossing handles the tickets and was very pleasent06-27 Here is our train coming in The girl at the crossing handles the tickets and was very pleasenthttps://papamikeadventure.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/06-27-there-are-a-number-of-these-old-cars-parked-around-town-this-one-i-tride-the-starter-buton-on-the-dash-and-son-of-gun-if-it-didnt-start-to-go-startled-both-of-us.jpg06-27 There are a number of these old cars parked around town, This one I tride the starter buton on the dash and son of gun if it didn't start to go, startled both of us06-27 There are a number of these old cars parked around town, This one I tride the starter buton on the dash and son of gun if it didn't start to go, startled both of ushttps://papamikeadventure.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/06-27-anthony-found-a-new-friend-in-town-while-we-are-waiting-for-the-train-to-leave.jpg06-27 Anthony found a new friend in town, while we are waiting for the train to leave.06-27 Anthony found a new friend in Silverton town, while we are waiting for the train to leave.2013-12-11T03:55:38+00:00monthlyhttps://papamikeadventure.com/2013/12/11/the-road-to-colorado/https://papamikeadventure.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/06-25-getting-camp-set-up-in-the-rv-park-while-we-wait-for-the-durango-silverton-train-to-take-us-out.jpg06-25 getting camp set up in the RV park while we wait for the Durango Silverton train to take us out06-25 getting camp set up in the RV park while we wait for the Durango Silverton train to take us outhttps://papamikeadventure.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/06-25-coming-into-silverton-co-this-is-a-good-idea-to-try-to-get-more-aclimated-to-the-9000-and-10000-ft-altitude.jpg06-25 coming into Silverton, Co. This is a good idea to try to get more aclimated to the 9,000 and 10,000 ft altitude06-25 coming into Silverton, Co. This is a good idea to try to get more aclimated to the 9,000 and 10,000 ft altitudehttps://papamikeadventure.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/06-25-yea-we-are-in-durango-at-yet-another-hiking-sports-store-we-have-been-loong-for-plastic-sporks-to-take-with-us-a-tin-cup-with-measurements-on-it-found-it-here.jpg06-25 yea we are in Durango at yet another hiking-sports store we have been loong for plastic Sporks to take with us a tin cup with measurements on it. Found it here.06-25-yea-we-are-in-Durango-at-yet-another-hiking-sports-store-we-have-been-lookg-for-plastic-sporks-to-take-with-us-a-tin-cup-with-measurements-on-it-found-it-herehttps://papamikeadventure.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/06-25-along-the-road-to-colorado-we-took-a-break-at-the-hubbel-trading-post-yes-related-to-the-hubbel-telescope-guy.jpg06-25 along the road to Colorado we took a break at the Hubbel Trading post. Yes related to the Hubbel Telescope guy06-25-along-the-road-to-Colorado-we-took-a-break-at-the-Hubble-trading-post-yes-related-to-the-Hubble-telescope-guy2013-12-11T03:15:42+00:00monthlyhttps://papamikeadventure.com/2013/06/22/anthony-is-here-in-tucson/https://papamikeadventure.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/img_20130620_170206_192.jpgIMG_20130620_170206_192https://papamikeadventure.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/img_20130620_151214_497.jpgIMG_20130620_151214_497https://papamikeadventure.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/img_20130620_122026_906.jpgIMG_20130620_122026_906https://papamikeadventure.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/img_20130619_204726_586.jpgIMG_20130619_204726_586https://papamikeadventure.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/0620131730a1.jpg0620131730ahttps://papamikeadventure.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/0620131718.jpg06201317182013-06-22T01:00:11+00:00monthlyhttps://papamikeadventure.com/2013/06/16/countdown-one-week-to-go/https://papamikeadventure.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/07-23-mon-the-evening-sun-setting-about-10-thrity-another-full-day-of-new-things-and-good-folks-out-in-the-wilderness.jpgYukon wilderness BackgrounView of lake along the Alaska Highway 20132013-06-20T20:31:36+00:00monthlyhttps://papamikeadventure.com/about/https://papamikeadventure.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/dscf0050.jpgDSCF0050First night in Silverton, Co. setting up camphttps://papamikeadventure.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/tues-06-25-coming-into-silverton-co-this-is-a-good-idea-to-try-to-get-more-aclimated-to-the-9000-and-10000-ft-altitude1.jpgTues 06-25 coming into Silverton, Co. This is a good idea to try to get more aclimated to the 9,000 and 10,000 ft altitudehttps://papamikeadventure.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/wed-6-26-wandering-around-town-is-this-fat-guy-really-going-out-for-2-weeks.jpgWed 6-26 wandering around town is this fat guy really going out for 2 weeks.https://papamikeadventure.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/wed-6-26-late-morning-this-is-mountain-time-zone-so-1-hr-later-frost-on-the-shady-spots-of-the-table-we-both-slept-warm.jpgWed 6-26 Late morning this is mountain time zone so 1 hr. later Frost on the shady spots of the table. We both slept warmhttps://papamikeadventure.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/wed-6-26-at-the-silverton-train-station-to-pick-up-tomorrows-tickets-the-morning-train-was-just-getting-in.jpgWed 6-26 At the Silverton Train station to pick up tomorrows tickets The morning train was just getting in.https://papamikeadventure.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/wed-6-26-anthony-slept-in-another-hour-nice-up-here-in-the-cool-and-low-oxygen.jpgWed 6-26 Anthony slept in another hour - Nice up here in the cool and low oxygenhttps://papamikeadventure.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/tues-6-25-on-the-way-to-silverton-co-we-stopped-at-the-hubble-trading-post-active-indian-trading-post-since-late-1890s-hubble-is-related-to-the-telescope-guy.jpgTues 6-25 on the way to Silverton, Co we stopped at the Hubble Trading post active Indian Trading post since late 1890s Hubble is related to the telescope guy.https://papamikeadventure.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/tues-06-25-we-pushed-on-to-durango-co-stopping-at-every-walmart-and-sport-shop-looking-for-a-spork-combo-spoon-and-fork-finally-found-one-in-durango-lots-of-hiking-stores-and-less-e1.jpgTues 06-25 We pushed on to Durango, Co stopping at every Walmart and sport shop looking for a Spork - Combo spoon and Fork - Finally found one in Durango Lots of hiking stores and less expensive than REIhttps://papamikeadventure.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/tues-06-25-setting-up-the-tent-after-dark-anthony-did-well-cooking-up-dinner1.jpgTues 06-25 setting up the tent after dark - Anthony did well cooking up dinner.https://papamikeadventure.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/mon-06-24-havent-been-here-in-over-6-months-whats-inside1.jpgMon 06-24 Haven't been here in over 6 months what's inside.Mon 06-24 Haven't been here in over 6 months what's inside. The tent cabin was framed up with rough cut green lumber from the saw mill up the road and covered with used Billboard sign tarps. This has lasted over 5 years.2013-06-15T20:16:13+00:00weekly0.6https://papamikeadventure.comdaily1.02013-12-12T05:23:21+00:00