Monday, February 23, 2026

Much Warmer Days in the Ajo-Gila Bend Area

Sunday, February 22

It was 50°F when I woke around 6:30 AM on Sunday.  By 10 AM though, the temperature was above 65°F and things felt quite nice and warm under the strong sunshine and cloudless skies 

Sunrise:


Before lunch, it was almost 75°F and I rode Yagi, my Tw200, out to the nearby (4.5 miles from camp) site where the Air Force has the training aids set up for pilots practicing gun runs.

This is not to say the actual equipment is the target, it is actually in Area B which is the safe area. The actual impact area is across the highway and of course off limits to the public.

I'm guessing they're used as visual cueuing and also targeting practice in terms of identification of targets for pilots.


Some shots from Saturday's riding around Area B's Top Mountain, still not finding any other campers.

Hat Mountain 





Monday, February 23

The plan is to displace to a spot near Ajo tomorrow.  Chores to be done in town while passing through.

You can tell it's warm here during the day, using the awning to shield the VRRV, lounging in the shady side of the VRRV as the gazebo is too warm.


Found a sign detailing information on the BGAFR:

It's 84°F at 13:30 hrs as I write this.  It's quite warm in direct sunlight, otherwise quite comfortable in the shade.

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