tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10886995.post2572039265395208914..comments2024-03-28T22:28:47.257-04:00Comments on TRAVEL WITH THE BAYFIELD BUNCH:)): WE FOUND ‘ANTARES’ CABIN, NORTH STAR GOLD MINE, & A BIGHORN SHEEP DOING BATTLE WITH A BARREL CACTUSAl Bossencehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04307619781955351484noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10886995.post-16653500254100507352023-12-21T09:18:50.893-05:002023-12-21T09:18:50.893-05:00Had a great day exploring. trendywebsiteLooked tho...<br />Had a great day exploring. <a href="trendynewslife.com" rel="nofollow">trendywebsite</a>Looked those Big Horn sheep shots. Pheebs has sharp eyes to spot him.trendynewslife.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16644360561146275520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10886995.post-37801865847003934232020-12-15T01:16:36.490-05:002020-12-15T01:16:36.490-05:00Hello Bayfield Bunch, it's been a while but ju...Hello Bayfield Bunch, it's been a while but just thought you might like to know that the white piles you found on the way to the Kofa Hills are ash from the boilers of the steam pump that used to supply the mine with water. There's a well somewhere near those piles.Imageohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18226020492023888168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10886995.post-69294419193654407492014-02-24T12:36:27.024-05:002014-02-24T12:36:27.024-05:00Nice pictures of the North Star Mine area, the onl...Nice pictures of the North Star Mine area, the only problem is that you could be charged with a violation of ARS 13-1504 (A)(4), which is criminal trespassing in the first degree. The North Star Mine and several other mines in the area are not only private property but they are active mining claims. They are in-holdings inside the Kofa NWR and therefore not accessible to the public. There are several other private property mining claims in addition to the North Star scattered around inside Kofa NWR. Some are marked extremely well like the Castledome Muesum; while others like the King of Arizona Mine are not. It is therefore suggested that you do not enter any of old mines. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10886995.post-3276197060604016482014-02-06T19:25:06.675-05:002014-02-06T19:25:06.675-05:00Found this at https://sites.google.com/site/bighor...Found this at https://sites.google.com/site/bighornsheepjm2011/home<br /><br />My name is Jack and I'm a 7th grade student at Correia Middle School. In my science class, I had to do an endangered species project about an animal that was native to California. I decided to do my research on the Desert Bighorn Sheep. I chose this species because I was very interested in how such a large mammal could survive in the desert with so little water. This website will explain how the Desert Bighorn Sheep can survive such harsh conditions in the desert, and what we are doing to protect this amazing animal.<br /><br />Bighorn Sheep eat a very wide variety of plants, including cacti, but they prefer green grasses to cacti. Their digestion is very complex having a nine-stage process that allows them to get as much nutrients as they possibly can, from the hard rations that they eat. It may be weeks in between visiting water holes, so in order to get proper amounts of water they split open barrel cactus and eat the watery insides. <br /><br />Thank You Jack!edlfreyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16859730659143852274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10886995.post-36307485085156892242014-02-05T20:09:45.306-05:002014-02-05T20:09:45.306-05:00I like to explore old mine sites also. Trying to p...I like to explore old mine sites also. Trying to place all the missing equipment is fun, helps that I have been to mining museums and a few intact sites. That was a wonderful day you had there.<br /><br /> Thanks for taking us readers along.ZippyPinHeadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01744888611143753611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10886995.post-62425060615765532902014-02-05T19:42:30.518-05:002014-02-05T19:42:30.518-05:00See! I told you you should hire Pheebs out as a t...See! I told you you should hire Pheebs out as a tour guide haha!! It's not everyone who could spot a bighorn sheep like that. Great post today - wonderful tour and fantastic pictures. Enjoyed it all. Donna Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06161069942110860372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10886995.post-25393799260843460972014-02-05T19:20:35.512-05:002014-02-05T19:20:35.512-05:00Wow, you really found some great sites today, and ...Wow, you really found some great sites today, and the fact that they haven't been disturbed very much is amazing! Love to see all that nice blue sky, too!!! Sure wish is was as warm here as it is there. We're supposed to have snow on the ground in the morning. If you want to trade places, you could shovel my sidewalk, Al. ;)) <br /><br />That big horn was very interesting. Wonder what he was up to with that cactus? Do you think they could get any moisture out of that? Makes me very curious...guess I'll have to do some research and see if I can find out anything. Russ Krecklowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18003451276135546632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10886995.post-52454365622243743852014-02-05T15:55:52.084-05:002014-02-05T15:55:52.084-05:00Me thinks the sheep was putting on a show cause he...Me thinks the sheep was putting on a show cause he was being watched!<br /><br />Great area for sure, love the mines. Some awesome stories there for sure.<br /><br />Poor Merikay, hope it all works out for them. Nothing worse than trying to sell a house and getting stalled like that.<br /><br /><br />Cheers!Karyn-Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12441864113888457036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10886995.post-63322989970433084532014-02-05T15:43:53.191-05:002014-02-05T15:43:53.191-05:00I don't think I would have the nerve to walk i...I don't think I would have the nerve to walk intok a mine shaft! The cabin seems to be in decent shape still - wonder if it will just go into eventual decay.Gypsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18052445200220681513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10886995.post-71916101143021487252014-02-05T15:15:15.429-05:002014-02-05T15:15:15.429-05:00
Oh what a sweeeeet, sweeeeeeeet day......and to t...<br />Oh what a sweeeeet, sweeeeeeeet day......and to think you three are always so generous about sharing so we can all come along and enjoy !!!!<br />A great big special WOOOOOOF, WOOOOOOOF to The Pheebs for zeroing in on the Big Horn !!!!! SallyBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06638827772999662579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10886995.post-30255701619802289692014-02-05T13:30:17.437-05:002014-02-05T13:30:17.437-05:00Just seeing that Bighorn would have made me giddy!...Just seeing that Bighorn would have made me giddy! I may have missed it, but do you know about what vintage that old mine is??..and for God's sake, don't climb anymore ladders..up..or down!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03035685331813491078noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10886995.post-39102697099597200792014-02-05T13:18:36.759-05:002014-02-05T13:18:36.759-05:00Al, the mine you identified as the King of Arizona...Al, the mine you identified as the King of Arizona mine is the Rob Roy mine. KOFA is on the east side of the mountain. There is a cemetery over there as well.<br /><br />PatLenSatichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14747371988812104657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10886995.post-68054900755401553542014-02-05T12:42:29.615-05:002014-02-05T12:42:29.615-05:00Had a great day exploring. Looked those Big Horn s...Had a great day exploring. Looked those Big Horn sheep shots. Pheebs has sharp eyes to spot him.Doug Laninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12579793294984734214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10886995.post-70780374246016957202014-02-05T12:18:26.126-05:002014-02-05T12:18:26.126-05:00
wonderful photos as usual, and another great day ...<br />wonderful photos as usual, and another great day doing what you love best.Jean and Skiphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01106819454019297412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10886995.post-22756030264869362842014-02-05T11:01:26.296-05:002014-02-05T11:01:26.296-05:00Wow, this is really calling to me! It is so green ...Wow, this is really calling to me! It is so green compared to here in Borrego. Your bighorn photos are fantastic! Thanks...stillhowlynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10696527643571126874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10886995.post-48075122269204931322014-02-05T10:50:49.846-05:002014-02-05T10:50:49.846-05:00I believe that the Big Horn is thirsty. Our Calif...I believe that the Big Horn is thirsty. Our California daughter says that they only remain near humans is when they are thirsty. The thirst overrides their fear and flight behavior. <br /><br />Great tour, Al! Loved every minute of it. Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09372145654394782677noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10886995.post-32482854913678046622014-02-05T10:38:49.137-05:002014-02-05T10:38:49.137-05:00Now that is one absolutely fabulous day in the des...Now that is one absolutely fabulous day in the desert! From the very intact mine to the awesome bighorn sheep you had me hooked! Kofa is definitely on our to-do list. Thanks for bringing this place to our attention.<br /><br />Metamorphosis LisaMetamorphosis Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07637866156639686101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10886995.post-29473952101454401092014-02-05T09:59:07.256-05:002014-02-05T09:59:07.256-05:00Another awesome post, as usual. Made me feel like...Another awesome post, as usual. Made me feel like I was right there with you. Like you, I love old sites such as that, and also find myself picturing such places in their heyday. I've noticed the long strap you use on your camera for long hikes. Would you mind mentioning something about it in a future post? I'm looking for something similar, and would prefer an experienced opinion. Thanks in advance..jcJerryChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00630641695411518427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10886995.post-12911922037245141632014-02-05T09:45:05.737-05:002014-02-05T09:45:05.737-05:00Great photos from your little jaunt Al!! Wonder w...Great photos from your little jaunt Al!! Wonder what that sheep was doing with the cactus?? We can't wait to get back down there, leaving MT on Feb. 18.Janna and Mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07591282756244454689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10886995.post-59945215918361118832014-02-05T09:29:11.535-05:002014-02-05T09:29:11.535-05:00Some great discoveries you made and the big horn s...Some great discoveries you made and the big horn sheep a bonus too. <br />Now back to Congress and get ready for the next adventure.our awesome travelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13031755671050584629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10886995.post-5736444195560823682014-02-05T09:23:44.860-05:002014-02-05T09:23:44.860-05:00Now that bighorn would have been the highlight of ...Now that bighorn would have been the highlight of the day for me!Travels with Emmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00411769980205792011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10886995.post-793646636943404412014-02-05T09:14:21.677-05:002014-02-05T09:14:21.677-05:00Oh crumb. I meant Aren't willing etc. The blo...Oh crumb. I meant Aren't willing etc. The blogger comment form keeps giving me trouble for some reason...or maybe it's my typing skills!Sue Malonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00332448503740101970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10886995.post-9606211567492942452014-02-05T09:13:31.056-05:002014-02-05T09:13:31.056-05:00Great sunny day in the gorgeous desert, Al. I, to...Great sunny day in the gorgeous desert, Al. I, too, read about Craig and Merikay's troubles with their house sale. Merikay has always been forthcoming in how things are going and I love that about her stories. Still hard to hear how hard things are for her right now. On the other hand, your choice to keep a couple of home bases fits well with others of us who are willing to give up the sticks and bricksSue Malonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00332448503740101970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10886995.post-77362779569488361462014-02-05T08:54:14.671-05:002014-02-05T08:54:14.671-05:00Another jackpot day! I can't believe that bui...Another jackpot day! I can't believe that building is in such great shape. Must be hidden just enough to keep other away.John and Pam (ohtheplacestheygo.wordpress.com)https://www.blogger.com/profile/10853924678665624403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10886995.post-14460597862657419832014-02-05T08:53:21.700-05:002014-02-05T08:53:21.700-05:00A wonderful day out and about for the Bayfield Bun...A wonderful day out and about for the Bayfield Bunch! But I think i would have stuck with Pheebs at the opening of the mine and not went inside. 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