Camp With Norm

12/25/2025

A Parking Lot Christmas:

At first thought, one might think that spending Christmas eve in a parking lot is a sad state of affairs.

As I went to bed there were of course very few here. When I awoke, there's some 30 nomadic rigs of every type and size. Looking across the way, truckers who delivered Christmas line the truckstop having given up their own Christmas with family to do so.

All here together, yet each with our own stories and experience. As we look around we are reminded we are not alone this Christmas eve and day.

When morning dawns, some will go their way while others stay. The peace and quiet in the early morning, no engines or generators running so as to not wake others beside and near us.

Yes it's definitely a shared Christmas that reminds us of the peace on earth that passeth all human understanding, yet felt by each and everyone in their own way.

What a beautiful Christmas Day.

12/25/2025

12/11/2025

Blm camping in relation to the HOWA WRTR/RTR

Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/JkLEobTPjL1NHfYJ7
Note: No camping or overnight parking at the RTR site or within Quartzsite unless renting in RV parks.

Free Camping Options (BLM Land) – 14-Day Limit
Plomosa Road (6 miles to RTR)
Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/C9XK6Fw5HjuDbQLR6
Hi Jolly (3 miles)
Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/EwHnSNnqK3H9ohdQ7
Scadden Wash (3 miles)
Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/t5dmXS3btYRgc1cF6
Dome Rock Mountain (7 miles)
Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/q5QdMMDEW5kmA6xU8
Road Runner (7 miles)
Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/Sha5MRGmUzYYSoHg9
More info: BLM Camping Rules

Other Camping Options
La Posa Long-Term Visitor Area (LTVA) (2.5 miles)
Fees: $180/7 months or $40/14 days
Amenities: Toilets, water, dump station, trash services
Details & Map: https://www.blm.gov/visit/la-posa-long-term-visitor-area
Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/UGHypFZEUr59QFT66

10/20/2025

A new day dawns on The Cactus, new adventures and opportunities.

Originally I wasn't going to do Quartzsite this year. Then it became yes I will, but do it different.

Shirley Crawford and I arrived very early this year and were able to secure the cactus spot for our tribes. For me, this season is about establishing a home base and improving my quality of life. It means eventually I'll be moving from the desert into town in some fashion.

At the same time, members of Cactus Tribe are in Q, here and on the way. They'll have The Cactus spot as a private camp with various small events. I'll still support & attend events, but I must pursue my own goals and let others take the reins.

Shirley Colbert and I are here with lots of room for tribe members 🙂🕉

Have a great day and be safe out there and here. Shalom 🕉🙏