High Chaparral / Casa Codorniz: Living by Lake Mohave in the Mohave Desert

High Chaparral / Casa Codorniz: Living by Lake Mohave in the Mohave Desert

Wintering in the Desert: The Snowbirds Return to Casa Codorniz Above Lake Mohave

Wintering in the Desert: The Snowbirds Return to Casa Codorniz Above Lake Mohave

Back in the Saddle Again: Exploring Old Mines by OHV in Arizona’s Black Mountains

Back in the Saddle Again: Exploring Old Mines by OHV in Arizona’s Black Mountains

Getting in An Afternoon On Lake Mohave Before Chilly Weather in Mid November 2025

Getting in An Afternoon On Lake Mohave Before Chilly Weather in Mid November 2025

Back in the Saddle: A Desert Adventure to the Tyro Mine Overlook

Back in the Saddle: A Desert Adventure to the Tyro Mine Overlook

Smallmouth Bass Spawning: A Late April Adventure on Lake Mohave

Smallmouth Bass Spawning: A Late April Adventure on Lake Mohave

Mid-April 2025 Lake Mohave Bass Fishing

The desert morning greeted us with that peculiar stillness that only those who've spent time in the Southwest truly understand. As I sipped my coffee on the porch of our modest desert retreat in the foothills above Lake Mohave, I watched the sun crawl above the...

The Sonoran Desert in Bloom

There's something about the desert that speaks to my soul. Perhaps it's the stark contrast to my Kansas upbringing, where the rolling Flint Hills offered a different kind of beauty altogether. Out here in the Sonoran Desert during springtime, though... well, that's a...

Chasing Ghosts: A Mid-March Smallmouth Bass Adventure on Lake Mohave

Chasing Ghosts: A Mid-March Smallmouth Bass Adventure on Lake Mohave

Sunset on Mohave Lake View Ranchos

There's something about the way the light changes in the desert that reminds me of my childhood on the Kansas prairie. Different landscapes entirely, but that same vast sky, that same feeling of being small beneath an endless canvas of blue that slowly transforms into...

The Walk Hero 12 10-31-2023

The Walk

Our daily, well almost daily 4 to 5 times a week, 4 mile walk at Casa Codorniz. We follow the Old Wagon Trail to the Old Cowboy Ranch House then Burro and 4 wheeler trails back. Our house sits on the Old Wagon Trail. In fact our driveway lies directly on the trail....

Katherine Landing Marina March 2022 Mavic 2 Zoom

Katherine Landing Marina March 2022

Stunning desert scenery set against the deep blue water of Lake Mohave is the image that greets visitors to Katherine Landing. Water sports are the main attraction for many here with world class boating, wake boarding, water skiing, beaches, kayaking, scuba diving and...

Lake Mohave Cottonwood Cove Marina Mavic 2 Zoom

Lake Mohave Cottonwood Cove Marina

The Colorado River is one of the principal rivers in the Southwestern United States and northern Mexico. The 1,450-mile-long river drains an expansive, arid watershed that encompasses parts of seven U.S. states and two Mexican states. The 67 mile long Lake Mohave...

Kolob Terrace Ranch Mule Deer December 2021 Air 2S

Kolob Terrace Ranch Mule Deer December 2021

Mule Deer grazing in the ranch pastures. The Kolob Terrace is in the middle of Zion between Zion Canyon and the Kolob Canyons which are located near Cedar City. The Kolob Terrace offers a 21-mile scenic drive to Lava Point, starting at the small town of Virgin. At...

Under Canvas Zion December 2021 Air 2S

Under Canvas Zion December 2021

Under Canvas Zion is located on 196 acres bordering Zion National Park. Just moments away from incredible trails, off the beaten path adventures, and spectacular views of the majestic red rocks that make Zion so famous. The camp seamlessly blends into its dramatic...

Virgin River Hurricane, Utah December 2021 Air 2S

Virgin River Hurricane, Utah December 2021

The Virgin River is a tributary of the Colorado River in the U.S. states of Utah, Nevada, and Arizona. The river is about 162 miles long. It was designated Utah's first wild and scenic river in 2009, during the centennial celebration of Zion National Park. The East...

Valley of Fire - Las Vegas, Nevada December 2021 Air 2S

Valley of Fire – Las Vegas, Nevada December 2021

The Valley of Fire is located 50 miles northeast of Las Vegas, Nevada. It's filled with red rock Aztec sandstone formations. Several movies were filmed there including Total Recall, Viva Las Vegas, The Profgessionals and Star Trek Generations. World-renowned for its...

Mohave Lakeview Ranchos February 2022 Mavic 2 Zoom

Mohave Lakeview Ranchos February 2022

Mohave Lakeview Ranchos is a 60 acre subdivision overlooking Lake Mohave on the Colorado River surrounded by the Lake Mead National Recreation Area. Lake Mead National Recreation Area is a U.S. national recreation area in southeastern Nevada and northwestern Arizona....