Billy Wardle Happenings

 The Saturday after Thanksgiving we visited Hualapai Lodge for lunch, and the county park for a hike.  There were lots of elk at the lodge.

 Mark dropped his boys off as he was headed to Phoenix and Liz was out of town.  We were able to take Mark and the boys to Hualapai Lodge, and then the boys to the park.  We saw the elk at the lodge.  We enjoyed the view from the top of the park.  While they were here Tony celebrated his 15th birthday with pizza and ice cream cake. 

 Caleb brought the kiddos down a bit after new years.  We were able to take them to Hualapai Lodge; and Caleb helped Todd steer the buggie.  We also drove through the Park and found some elk.  We saw deer as well but weren't able to get a picture.  

   Hualapai Mountain Park is a Mohave County Park.  As such entrance is $10 per car as taxes do not support the park. County residents can also purchase an annual pass for $40, or for seniors $20. The most telling feature of this park, in addition to it being in the top of the mountains, is the many cabins.  Most of these were constructed by the CCC during the depression.  The price to rent a cabin goes from $50 per night up to $150 depending on size and amenities.  The park has group picnic sites with small playgrounds.  It also has RV and tent camping.  It is also the trail head for many hikes; which on our visit we did not take the time to explore.  It is about 15 minutes from Kingman on Hualapai Road.  Close by is Hualapai Mountain Resort which features hotel and restaurant.  The park also has a disc golf course. Between the park and the resort next door you find staging areas for ATV four-wheeling excursions on the dirt roads b...