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States That Make You Wonder WHY They Had To Make These Laws In The First Place.

Alabama - It's illegal to carry an ice cream cone in your back pocket. This law originated when horse thieves would put ice cream in their pockets to lure horses away. It's illegal to wear a fake mustache in church if it could make people laugh. It's illegal to spit orange peels on the sidewalk in Mobile. It's illegal to open an umbrella on the street in Montgomery because it might scare horses. It's illegal to play dominoes on Sunday.

Alaska - It's illegal to push a live moose out of a moving airplane. It's illegal to feed alcohol to a moose, whether it's drunk or sober. It's illegal to wake a bear to take a picture. It's illegal to drive while your dog is tethered to your car.

Arizona - You can't feed garbage to a pig, but you can feed your own household garbage to a pig you raise for your own use. Animals have the same rights and protections as motor vehicles, so you must follow traffic laws when riding an animal or a carriage pulled by animals. In Tombstone, men and women over the age of 18 must have at least one tooth visible when smiling.

Arkansas - It's technically illegal to pronounce Arkansas anything other than "Arkansaw". However, there is no legal punishment for mispronouncing the state. Teachers who bob their hair are not eligible for a raise. Alligators cannot be kept in bathtubs.

California - Women are not permitted to drive while wearing a housecoat. In Blythe, a city near the California-Arizona border, you can only wear cowboy boots if you own at least two cows. Animals are not permitted to mate in public within 1,500 feet of a school, tavern, or place of worship. In San Francisco, it's illegal to walk an elephant down Market Street unless the elephant is on a leash. In San Jose, it's illegal to have more than two cats or dogs. Homeowners may be fined $250 if they don't remove Christmas lights by February 2.

Colorado - In Sterling, it's rumored that cats must wear tail lights when running loose, but this isn't a written law. In Logan County, it's illegal for a man to kiss a woman while she's asleep. In Aspen, it's illegal to throw snowballs at people or buildings. In 1902, it became illegal to kiss on the platforms at Denver Union Station because it slowed down the trains. It's punishable by law to let your llama graze on city property.

Connecticut - A pickle must bounce to be called a pickle. In Southington, it's illegal to sell silly string. It's illegal to educate dogs in Hartford. It's illegal to walk backwards after sunset in Devon. Only white holiday lights may be displayed in Guilford. It's illegal to cross a street while walking on your hands in Hartford.

Delaware - It's illegal to get married on a dare, or if you're on probation or parole. It's illegal to advertise for adoption. Restaurants must warn customers if they serve margarine instead of butter. Rated R movies can't be shown at drive-in theaters.

Florida - Unmarried women who skydive on a Sunday may face jail time, fines, or both. Elephants, alligators, and goats tied to a parking meter must pay the same price as a car. It's illegal to hitch a ride on a vehicle while riding a sled, roller skates, coasters, or toy cars. It's illegal to sing in a public place while wearing a swimsuit. t's illegal to fall asleep under a hair dryer at a salon: Both the woman and the salon owner can be fined for this offense.

Georgia - It's illegal to smoke or attempt to smoke in bed within city limits. It's illegal to eat fried chicken with a fork.

Hawaii - Hawaii outlawed billboards in the 1920s to preserve the state's natural beauty. Hawaii is one of only four states to have done so, along with Alaska, Maine, and Vermont. You can't annoy birds in state parks, and you can't take lava rocks from them. You can't have more than 15 dogs and cats in your home.

Idaho - It's illegal to eat human flesh or blood, unless it's necessary for survival. This law was passed in 1990 and is a felony, punishable by up to 14 years in prison. It's illegal to fish from the back of a camel or giraffe. It's illegal to hunt from a helicopter, whether it's in the air or not. Public displays of affection are limited to under 18 minutes. It's illegal to ride a motorcycle if you're over 88 years old in Idaho Falls. In Pocatello, you're legally required to smile.

Illinois - In Mount Pulaski, only boys are allowed to throw snowballs. In Eureka, men with mustaches are not allowed to kiss women. In Bloomington, you can't order a bottle of water from a bar and try to leave with it. In Pullman, you can't sit on a curb and drink alcohol from a bucket. Many cities prohibit making faces at dogs. It's illegal to marry your first cousin unless both parties are over 50 years old. It's illegal to own a capybara in Illinois.

Indiana - Liquor stores must sell warm sodas. Baths cannot be taken between October and March. Pedestrians crossing the highway at night are prohibited from wearing tail lights. It's illegal to enter a movie theater, public streetcar, or theater within four hours of eating garlic.

Iowa - One-armed piano players: They must play for free. It's illegal to read palms in Cedar Rapids. Horses can't eat fire hydrants in Marshalltown.

Kansas - It's illegal to scream in a haunted house or sing in the streets at night. (Topeka.) You must sound your horn to warn horses when entering the city limits, and you can't wear a bee in your hat. (Lawrence.) You can't have more than four cats in your household. (Wellington.) You can't throw knives at men in striped suits. (Natoma.) You can't say "George Washington" without adding "blessed be his name". (Kansas City.) People over 14 can't use playgrounds designed for children, with some exceptions. This doesn't apply to parents and guardians participating with their children. (Wichita.)

Kentucky - You Can’t Throw Flowers at a Public Speaker. Fancy a Hat? Get your Husband’s Permission First! No Serpent Handling in Church. Bikini-Clad Ladies Need Police Protection. All Kentucky citizens are required to shower at least once per year. Three Times Is the Limit on Marriages. You’re Sober Unless You Can’t Stand Up. - https://suhrelawlouisville.com/

Louisiana - Biting someone with false teeth is considered aggravated assault, while biting with natural teeth is considered simple assault. Stealing crawfish can result in up to ten years in jail. Intentionally swearing falsely under oath can result in up to one year in jail and a fine up to $500. Snoring is prohibited unless all bedroom windows are closed and securely locked. It's illegal for fans at a sporting event to insult players.

Maine - In Portland, it's illegal to cross the street with untied shoelaces. It's illegal to catch a lobster with your bare hands. In Rumford, it's illegal to bite your landlord, no matter how much you disagree with the rent increase. In Augusta, it's illegal to play the violin while walking down the street. In Waterville, it's illegal to blow your nose in public. In Portland, it's illegal to tickle a woman's chin with a feather duster.

Maryland - Oral sex is illegal in Maryland — giving and receiving. If you live in Baltimore, it is illegal to take a lion to the movies. If you are a woman married to a man, it is illegal to go through your husband’s pockets while he’s sleeping. Your guess is as good as mine as to what he’s hiding in there, but it’s technically illegal for you to find out. It is illegal to eat while swimming in the ocean. If you pretend to tell the future in Caroline County, you could be stuck with six months in the can or a $100 fine. Tell your fortune-teller friends to try Virginia or D.C. - https://www.drewcochranlaw.com/

Massachusetts - You must pay a special license fee to wear a goatee in public. In Boston, you can't take a bath unless a doctor tells you to. You also can't go to bed without taking a bath. It's illegal to deliver diapers on Sundays, even in emergencies. If you're insulted, you can challenge your opponent to a duel to the death, but you must invite the governor. It's illegal to scare or kill a pigeon. You could face a $20 fine or a month in prison for doing so. You must remove false teeth during sexual intercourse. Dogs aren't allowed to ride in ambulances. Tomatoes can't be used to make clam chowder.

Michigan - Seducing an unmarried woman: This is a felony that can result in up to five years in prison or a $2,500 fine. It is illegal to cut hair without being a licensed barber, cosmetologist, in training, or a family member. It is illegal to have more than three cats or dogs in any combination. It is illegal to allow a pig to run free in Detroit unless it has a ring in its nose.

Minnesota - In Minnetonka, it's a public nuisance to drive with dirty tires that leave mud, dirt, or other material on the road. It's illegal to tease skunks. In Brainerd, every man is required by law to grow a beard. In 1979, Minnesota senior centers could only legally hold bingo games twice a week.

Mississippi - In Temperance, Mississippi, you can’t walk a dog without dressing it in diapers.

Missouri - In St. Louis, an on-duty firefighter can't rescue a woman wearing a nightgown or who is nude. In Shawnee, it's illegal for four or more unrelated people to rent an apartment together. It's illegal to honk the horn of someone else's car. In St. Louis, milkmen can't run on duty. It's illegal to sit on the curb and drink beer from a bucket. It's illegal to sound a gong in any public place.

Montana - No horses in bars. No sheep in truck cabs without a chaperone.

Nebraska - It's illegal to marry in Nebraska if you have a sexually transmitted disease (STD). In Blue Hill, Nebraska, it's illegal for a woman to eat onions in public while wearing a hat that might scare a timid person. Barbers are also prohibited from eating onions between 7 AM and 7 PM. Bar owners can't sell beer unless they're also brewing soup. Mothers need a state license to give their daughters perms. Sneezing is illegal during church services. Men can't run around with shaved chests.

Nevada - Camels were used to transport goods in the 1800s, but it's illegal to ride them on Nevada highways. No hula hooping on Fremont Street. No kissing a woman in Eureka if you have a mustache ( for religious reasons, I guess.) You can hang someone for shooting your dog: This law was in place in the 1800s, when dogs were more than just pets. No lying down on a sidewalk in Reno: However, it's legal to lie down in the middle of the street. No feeding pigeons: It's been illegal to feed pigeons in Nevada since 2017, with a fine of up to $1,000 or six months in jail.

New Hampshire - It's illegal to tap your feet, nod your head, or keep time to the music in a tavern, restaurant, or cafe. However, this law is not enforced today. It's illegal to run machinery on Sundays. It's illegal to have a ferret in your possession while hunting or on your way to or from hunting. It's illegal to pick up trash in White Mountain National Park without a permit. It's illegal to pick up seaweed from the beach at night. The law was put in place in the 1700s to give everyone an equal chance to harvest the seaweed. No urinating while looking up at the sky on a Sunday.

New Jersey - It's illegal to sell handcuffs to minors. It's illegal to raise chickens in bottles. It's illegal for a man to knit during the fishing season. It's illegal to "frown" at a police officer. It's illegal to delay or detain a homing pigeon. It's illegal to slurp your soup. It's illegal to liberate a fox.

New Mexico - In Carrizozo, women are banned from being unshaven in public. State officials mandated that 400 sexually explicit words be removed from “Romeo and Juliet.” The law states that it’s illegal for women to pump their own gas or change a flat tire. It’s a misdemeanor to trip a horse. It becomes a 4th-degree felony if that horse is hurt. In Las Cruces, New Mexico, it’s illegal to carry a lunchbox down the main street. It’s against the law to dance while wearing a sombrero. The weirdest of all the New Mexican laws is that “idiots” are not allowed to vote. - https://goldbergloren.com/

New York - Moviegoers in New York City can be fined $50 for using their phones in the theater. No selfies with tigers either. It's against the law to throw a ball at someone's head for fun. Flirting is illegal in New York, and violators can be fined $25. Women are not permitted to wear body-hugging clothing in New York, and men are not allowed to wear pants and a jacket that do not match. Residents of Hempstead, in Nassau County, are not allowed to operate a mechanical bull. Donkeys are not allowed to sleep in bathtubs.

North Carolina - Bingo games can't last more than five hours, unless the game is at a state fair. It's also illegal to serve or drink alcohol at bingo games. It's a Class 2 misdemeanor for a man and woman who are not married to occupy the same bedroom for any immoral purpose. It's a Class 1 misdemeanor to take or help take a waste kitchen grease container worth $1,000 or less. It's illegal to use elephants to plow cotton fields because the species is endangered and not indigenous to the area. It's illegal to wear a mask or costume that disguises your face or voice during a meeting on private property.

North Dakota - Licensed organizations can only host up to two profitable poker events per fiscal year, and each event can only last 72 hours. The total entry fee for each tournament cannot exceed $300 per player. Distributing sexually suggestive images without the subject's consent is a class B misdemeanor.

Ohio - If a dangerous animal escapes, the owner must report it to the authorities within one hour. It's illegal to kill, maim, or shoot a homing or Antwerp pigeon unless you own it. Women are not allowed to wear patent leather shoes in public. It's illegal to get a fish drunk. In Bay Village, it's illegal to walk a cow down Lake Road. In Bexley, it's illegal to install or use slot machines in outhouses. In Toledo, it's illegal to throw a snake at someone.

Oklahoma - It's illegal to kill whales in Oklahoma, even though it's a landlocked state with no ocean. It's illegal to harass Bigfoot in Honobia. It's illegal to tip over a casket while paying respect at a funeral in Oklahoma City. It's illegal to take a bite out of someone else's hamburger. Women can't cut and style their own hair without a state license. It's illegal to have a fishbowl on a public bus. It's illegal to wash clothes in a birdbath in Wynona. It's illegal to open a soda bottle alone on a hot day. It's a misdemeanor to talk loudly during church.

Oregon - No weddings at ice rinks. No weightlifting while driving. No ice cream on Sundays. No whispering explicit language during sex. No boxing with kangaroos. No eating onions or garlic before sermons. No roller skating in the bathroom. No more than 50 “sexually intact” dogs. No juggling without a license in Hood River. No eating a doughnut and walking backwards on a city street in Marion County. No using canned corn as bait for fishing.

Pennsylvania - No singing in the bathtub: This law was passed in 1969. No bartering infant children: This is a first-degree misdemeanor. Bingo is for non-felons: This law applies to Bensalem. No riding in a boat on the highway: It's illegal to ride in a boat on a trailer while it is being driven on a highway. No donkeys on the trolley. Sleeping on a refrigerator outside: It's illegal to sleep on a refrigerator outside. Putting a pretzel in a bag: A cop in Philadelphia technically could put you in handcuffs if they see you with a pretzel in a bag.

Rhode Island - It's illegal to refuse to turn over a "party line" in case someone needs to make an emergency call. The penalty is up to three months in prison and a $20 fine. There's a strict law about playing and singing the national anthem.

South Carolina - Dancing at a club must stop at midnight on Saturday night. It's illegal for anyone under 18 to play pinball. Men can go to jail for seducing a woman while promising marriage. It's illegal to remove a railroad from a town with more than 500 people. It's illegal to keep horses in bathtubs, but they can be kept in kitchen sinks. It's illegal for a tattoo artist to tattoo a person's head, face, or neck.

South Dakota - In 2018, South Dakota repealed a law that allowed farmers to use fireworks to scare birds away from sunflower crops. It's illegal to lie down and fall asleep in a cheese factory in South Dakota. It's illegal to wear a fake mustache that causes laughter in church in South Dakota. Sexting is illegal for people under the age of 18 in South Dakota.

Tennessee - It's illegal to duel in Tennessee, and anyone who duels or helps someone else duel is prohibited from holding public office. It's illegal to own a raccoon as a pet in Tennessee and import, sell, or possess live skunks. It's illegal to use a lasso to catch fish. Roller skating in the Capitol: There's a House Joint Resolution from 1870 that prohibits roller skating in the Capitol.

Texas - In some Texas towns, it's illegal to eat your neighbor's trash, which can lead to charges of property theft or trespassing. You need a permit to walk barefoot outside of your property. It's against the law to use a feather duster to dust any public building. It's been illegal to use profane language on the phone in Texas since 1948. Horses must have taillights. It's illegal to sell liquor on Christmas Day. It's illegal to emit odors in elevators. Limitations on sex toys: Texas can regulate how many sex toys you own.

Utah - You can't marry your cousin unless you're older. You can't walk down the street with a violin in a paper bag: This law applies in Salt Lake City. You can't advertise an auction by hiring trombone players: This law applies in Salt Lake County. You can't have sex in a moving ambulance: If you're caught, the man is let go and the woman is punished and her name appears in the newspaper. It's illegal to not drink milk.

Vermont - It's illegal to whistle underwater, even though it's nearly impossible to do. It's illegal to store doves in the freezer. Women need written permission from their husbands to wear false teeth. However, it's questionable whether local dentists enforce this rule. It's illegal to paint landscapes during wartime. It's illegal to paint a horse for any reason.

Virginia - Some areas have restrictions on who can trick-or-treat. For example, Newport News only allows children 12 years old and under. Virginia's law against swearing dates back to 1776, but was repealed in 2020. It's illegal to wash a donkey on the sidewalk. It's illegal to spit on a seagull in Norfolk. It's illegal to drive by the same place within 30 minutes on Atlantic Avenue in Virginia Beach. It's illegal to flip a coin to determine who pays for coffee in Richmond.

Washington - It's illegal to claim to have wealthy parents. It's illegal to sell or advertise X-ray specs or devices that claim to give X-ray vision. It's illegal to use a laser to threaten or intimidate someone. Also, no hugging while driving.

West Virginia - It's illegal to take roadkill home for dinner. No jokes in church. It's illegal to hold public office in West Virginia if you've ever participated in a duel. It's illegal for healthcare professionals to administer anesthetics that result in sleep or total loss of sensation or consciousness to women unless a third person is present. It's illegal to swear in public, and you can be fined one dollar per swear. Before 2010, it was illegal to own a red or black flag in West Virginia. It was illegal to wear hats in theaters and places of amusement until it was repealed in 2010.

Wisconsin - From 1895 to 1967, it was illegal to sell or use margarine in restaurants, schools, hospitals, and prisons. Adultery is a Class I felony in Wisconsin, punishable by up to three years in prison and a $10,000 fine. Wisconsin law requires cheese to meet this “highly pleasing” standard. No colored chicks, ducklings, or rabbits. It's illegal to wake someone who is sleeping in Racine. No dogs chasing cats in Ashland.

Wyoming - Junk dealers can't do business with people who are drunk. It was once illegal to take photographs of rabbits from January until April. It's illegal to wear a hat that blocks people's view in public theaters or places of amusement. It's illegal to use a firearm to fish. New public buildings that cost more than $100,000 must allocate 1% of their spending on artwork.

#weird laws #laws #states #strict rules #this was thrilling to write in class #making six individual pages in word is nuts #hmmm much to think about

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lobo-cansado-de-ojos-rojos · 3 months ago

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Remember when Santa died in a horrific skydiving accident in Mesa, Arizona?

It’s too early for any Christmas talk, so anyway here’s dead Santa in Chicago

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kashicloud · 9 months ago

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[ad_1] Cornelius van der Walt, a lover of the sky, was as adventurous as he was responsible. Everything needed to be safe, and done in a particular way. He was the guy to trust, said John Vanca, his best friend and business partner.When Mr. van der Walt, 37, and three others died in a hot-air balloon crash in Arizona in January, the news shocked the skydiving community and made headlines around the world.Last week, the accident was back in the news, when the Pinal County Medical Examiner’s Office released an autopsy report that said it had found high levels of ketamine, an anesthetic that in certain doses can have hallucinogenic effects, in Mr. van der Walt’s body.The balloon pilot did not have a prescription for the drug, the report stated. Though medical workers sometimes use it in an emergency to relieve pain, the report said they had not used it that day.The headlines, from local newspapers to international outlets, homed in on that detail: “Hot air balloon pilot had ketamine in his system at the time of a crash that killed 4, report says,” The Associated Press said. “Pilot in deadly hot air balloon crash had ketamine in system,” said The Times of London.But that wasn’t the full story. Two days later, the medical examiner’s office reversed itself, adding a crucial detail to its report: Emergency responders had, in fact, given the ketamine to Mr. van der Walt.New information had come to light, James Daniels, a spokesman for the medical examiner, said in an email this week.For its initial report, the medical examiner’s office had spoken to the fire department and a hospital involved in the rescue efforts, but it had not been aware that an Air Evac crew had treated him with ketamine.Jeremy Sammons, a spokesman for the Eloy Police Department, said it was one of the department’s investigators who noticed a “potential discrepancy” in the medical examiner’s report.Some news organizations updated their stories after the medical examiner changed its report. Others published new articles. But by then, Mr. van der Walt’s family and friends were already reeling.“Immediately after the media began to report on the situation, hateful and disgusting messages were sent to various people involved via social media,” Mr. Vanca said. “All of this has caused quite a bit of emotional duress not only for the family of Cornelius, but I am sure to all of the other families involved as well.”Mr. van der Walt was a native of Walvis Bay, Namibia, and had lived in Arizona since at least 2017, but moved around a lot. He was the founder and pilot of Droplyne Hot Air Balloon Rides. His biography on the company’s website, written in the first person, describes his love for the skies: “Home is where you park your balloon.”Droplyne offered skydiving and hot-air balloon rides, and it was one of those rides that Mr. van der Walt was piloting on Jan. 14. Thirteen people went up in the balloon that morning, and eight of them sky-dived safely.After they jumped out at about 10,000 feet, the balloon began to partially deflate and lose altitude around 4,000 feet, according to a report by the medical examiner.At 2,000 feet, the balloon began to free fall at high speed and crashed, killing Mr. van der Walt and three others: Chayton Wiescholek, 28, from Union City, Mich.; Kaitlynn Bartrom, 28, from Andrews, Ind.; and Atahan Kiliccote, 24, from Cupertino, Calif., according to the Eloy Police Department. A fourth passenger, Valerie Stutterheim, 23, from Scottsdale, Ariz., was critically injured.A problem with the bag that fills the balloon with hot air may have caused the accident, but the exact cause remained unclear, according to the National Transportation Safety Board.The board is still investigating the case, which usually takes between one and two years from the date of the accident, Peter Knudson, a spokesman for the N.T.S.B., said in an email.Mr. Vanca said he first met Mr. van der Walt in Namibia in 2014. They instantly realized they looked a bit alike, he said. This would become a running joke in their decade-long friendship.“People would often ask us, mostly in the States, if we were brothers,” Mr. Vanca said.He said Mr. van der Walt had a sense of both responsibility and adventure, as well as “the ability to bring a sense of magic and wonder to the world and the people in it.”The friends spent time together on land and in the air, just “two crazy guys in a huge hot-air balloon, laughing and blasting fire in the air above them.”The initial autopsy report left the people who knew Mr. van der Walt unsettled. Mr. Vanca said that “Neels’s good name and impeccable record” had been brought into disrepute.Before the Jan. 14 accident, Droplyne said its safety record had been perfect. It has halted operations since the crash.“Neels was the lifeblood of Droplyne, and without him it just wouldn’t be the same,” Mr. Vanca said. “It pains me to say it, but Droplyne will remain closed.” [ad_2] Source link

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Watch 73-year-old Arizona man dies after parachute fails to completely deploy throughout skydiving soar - NBC News News

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jkdanu · 11 months ago

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Bay Area man one of four people who died in Arizona hot air balloon crash http://dlvr.it/T1hlRM

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thenewsart · 1 year ago

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Hot air balloon crash in Arizona desert leaves 4 dead and 1 critically injured, police say

A group of skydivers jumped from a hot air balloon floating over the Arizona desert just moments before it crash-landed Sunday, leaving four of its remaining passengers dead and another person critically injured, police announced. The “devastating incident” happened around 7:50 a.m. in Eloy, a city about 65 miles south of Phoenix, the local police department said in a news release. It came down…

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andronetalks · 1 year ago

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Hot air balloon crash leaves four dead, one critically injured

New York Post By Chris NesiPublished Jan. 14, 2024, 6:10 p.m. ET Four people were killed and one critically injured Sunday in a hot air balloon crash in Arizona, police said. The tragic incident happened at approximately 7:50 a.m. in a desert area in Eloy, a small town with a population just over 15,000, and some 65 miles northwest of Phoenix known as “the skydiving capital of the world.” The…

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kimrimsza · 1 year ago

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Phoenix for Thrill-Seekers: Adventure Activities To Explore

Phoenix, Arizona, often known for its scorching temperatures, offers more than just a desert landscape. For thrill-seekers and adventure enthusiasts, this city is a playground filled with exhilarating activities that promise an adrenaline rush like no other.

Hot Air Ballooning:

Rise above the desert landscape and witness the breathtaking beauty of Phoenix from a hot air balloon. Feel the rush as you ascend into the sky, marveling at the vastness of the Sonoran Desert and the stunning hues of sunrise or sunset painting the horizon.

Rock Climbing and Hiking:

For those craving a physical challenge, Phoenix’s mountains and rock formations provide the perfect terrain for rock climbing and hiking. Camelback Mountain and Piestewa Peak offer exhilarating trails that reward climbers with panoramic views of the city.

Off-Roading Adventures:

Unleash your inner daredevil by embarking on off-roading adventures in the desert. Hop on an ATV or a rugged 4×4 vehicle and navigate through the rugged terrain, maneuvering over dunes and rocky landscapes for an adrenaline-pumping experience.

River Rafting:

While Phoenix might be in the desert, thrilling water activities aren’t far away. Just a short drive north leads to the Salt River, where white-water rafting awaits. Tackle the rapids and feel the rush of adrenaline as you navigate through the twists and turns of this exciting water adventure.

Aerial Adventures:

For a unique and heart-pounding experience, consider skydiving or indoor skydiving in Phoenix. Leap from a plane and freefall over the stunning Arizona landscape, or try indoor skydiving for a controlled yet thrilling sensation of flying.

Zip-lining Through Canyons:

Zip-lining offers an adrenaline-pumping way to explore Arizona’s stunning canyons. Feel the wind rush past you as you soar over rugged terrain, taking in the awe-inspiring views from a bird’s eye perspective.

Biking Trails:

Mountain biking enthusiasts will find Phoenix to be a haven with its extensive network of trails offering varying levels of difficulty. Traverse through desert landscapes, challenging inclines, and thrilling descents that cater to both beginners and seasoned riders.

Hot Air Expeditions:

For a unique adventure, opt for a hot air balloon expedition that includes a champagne breakfast or a sunset dinner upon landing. Combine the thrill of flight with the luxury of a curated culinary experience.

Phoenix isn’t just a city; it’s an adventure waiting to be explored. Whether you seek the heights of mountains, the rush of water, or the speed of off-road vehicles, this desert oasis has something for every thrill-seeker.

Before embarking on these adventures, ensure you’re adequately prepared with the right gear guided tours if needed, and always prioritize safety. With a spirit for adventure and a taste for adrenaline, Phoenix is ready to fuel your next exhilarating escapade.

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wmbryant2328 · 2 years ago

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If ever get the chance to balloon in Arizona, Utah, Colorado or New England, Do It! That goes for skydiving as well to which I add Florida. Dropping into the Keys is absolutely unforgettable

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footloose-travel · 2 years ago

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Foray into Canada

It felt a little strange being on the road again after being stationary for several months this past winter. Our campground was the perfect place to recuperate from foot surgery, as well as giving me time to work on my 3rd book. Several people mentioned it would be a perfect opportunity to write while recuperating, but I knew from past experience being on pain killers wasn’t necessarily conducive for focused thinking. Although, I did handwrite a lot of notes during that time that were quite humorous, with tidbits I have ended up using. John was able to skydive once I was able to get around on my own, but once it was time to leave, we were ready. Although we’d been to Sedona previously, we felt it was worth another visit and spent a few days there. The Verde Valley area really is stunning and the weather was pleasant and not too hot yet. We explored all of the rock formations and enjoyed wandering around in the desert. Walking along the trails in a greener than usual desert was a treat. We also visited Montezuma Castle, located in Camp Verde which was built and used by the indigenous Sinagua people from around AD 1100 and 1425. The well-preserved cave dwellings are quite an engineering feat. The Jerome State Historic park that has the old copper mining town up on the hill took us back to the early 1900s, and has shops with a view down into the valley. Crossing into Utah, we stayed in a unique campground in Kanab, called Dark Sky. It’s situated in the middle of the desert, away from any main roads. The lack of ambient light in the evening makes it a wonderful spot for star gazing - hence the name. We were able to identify several planets, and the abundance of stars made the sky feel so full and deep. The perspective changed the longer we watched, and I saw two shooting stars that appeared close enough to touch. They had a bath house with two in suite bathrooms that had indoor/outdoor showers, so you could have a private shower outdoors under the sun or stars. They also had homemade pizza on the premises, only one day a week, and we happened to be there that day. Of course we indulged, making it even more memorable. From there we went to Beaver, and then to Salt Lake City, where John got to do a few jumps. Tremonton was next, and when we got to the campground the sky turned quite black, with swirls of gray. We quickly set up and made it inside before it started hailing. The hail pelting the trailer roof was so loud we couldn’t hear each other speak. I was concerned it would leave dents by the sound of it, but it passed relatively quickly. It eventually cleared up but the dark clouds and wind lingered until the next day. We zipped through Idaho into Montana, reveling in the sights of so much greenery in comparison to the deserts of Arizona. We soaked in the spring-like weather, blue skies, and mountainous terrain, enjoying every minute of it. We stopped in Helena to stock up and look around before heading to Shelby. Once in Shelby we checked to make sure everything was in order with our trailer, since we knew there would be a search at the border. By this point we had eaten any food we thought might be an issue, like fresh fruits and vegetables, and everything else was stored or put away, but with easy access. When we arrived at the Del Bonita border crossing, we were the only ones there. There was another crossing we were told was often busy with a wait, so John purposely chose this one instead. It was a bit more out of way on a much less traveled road, but it was worth it. We were greeted immediately and the guards were competent, experienced and amicable, with a nice balance of professionalism. After doing his inspection inside the truck and trailer, we had an informative conversation about the area and different spots we planned on stopping. They made us feel welcome and sent us on our way. First stop in Canada was Lethbridge, then our campground in Granum. The weather continued to be excellent and there was a small lake in the campground where we took walks around in the evening. We were close to the town of Fort Macleod and spent the day there exploring the museum that portrays the history of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police created in 1873. The fort itself served as divisional headquarters until the 1920s. Being American, yet also being a big fan of the cartoon character “Dudley Do-Right of the Mounties”, it was quite interesting to learn more about this police force established to bring order to the Canadian West. We enjoy stopping at museums throughout our travels and learning about world history. Then off to Banff. We both were pleasantly surprised at how nice the weather had been, and Banff was even more so. John picked the perfect time to be there in his planning, and once again, going during shoulder season was the way to go. We knew it would be wise to make reservations in advance and how quickly things filled up, so we were prepared. John had spent hours on the phone securing our campground in Banff and it was worth it. Our site was easy walking distance to where we could get the bus into town, but far enough out to enjoy the surrounding wooded area. The steep snow covered mountains are stunning, and the natural beauty everywhere you looked really gave us a joyful feeling. We hiked along the path to the falls (more like a cascade), and explored the small town in truly perfect weather. Once in town there were other buses that took you to various sights, and we took one for the hour ride to the well known Lake Louise. This was a bit more touristy with more people, but not annoyingly so. The lake was still frozen in spots that obscured some of the turquoise color, but still an impressive sight. We followed the path around the lake through the less traveled area until my feet decided it was time to head back. The weather continued to bless us with it’s perfection, and we next went to the Banff Gondola and took the ride up to the summit of Sulphur Mountain. Views on the way up are quite spectacular, but once on top there are viewing areas so you can take in the views from a variety of angles. There are sitting areas where you can bask in the sun, some with heat lamps when needed, due to the cooler elevation. Once again there were plenty of people but not crowded and we hung around up top for a while. There’s a trail that takes you to another summit, and John climbed a massive amount of steps up, while I relaxed with a coffee. Out of the seven days we were in Banff, five of them were some of the best weather days ever. The last two days became quite overcast with smoke from the Alberta forest fires, but there was still some decent visibility. We had already booked the Glacier Adventure to the Columbia Ice Fields for the day we left Banff, and decided to still give it a go, even though the smoke was affecting that area as well. The Ice Fields are where five glaciers feed three oceans (Atlantic, Pacific, Arctic). These are the largest non-polar ice fields in the world. We traveled on a massive ice explorer to get to the glacier, and then had a half hour to walk on the Athabasca glacier, and take it all in. To say it felt surreal and exotic at the same time is an understatement. Breathtaking and exhilarating - yes, that too. From there we traveled back on the ice explorer, then got on a bus to the glass-floored glacier skywalk close by. The skywalk is 918 feet above the river, built on the edge of a cliff. A portion of it has a glass floor where you can see down to the river, while trying not to get vertigo. After some coaxing I did make it onto the glass portion and followed it around to the other end, with wobbly legs. There were also other amazing view points from up there with stunning views. The smoke did obscure some of the views, but we were still glad we went. It is such an amazing part of the world and I’m thrilled I got to experience it. The following morning we woke to a much clearer sky and moved on to Hinton, past Jasper, for our next stop. The smoke came and went and we’re now at a one night stand in Grande Cache. Then we’ll move on to Grand Prairie where we’ll spend a few days to see what we can see, and hope the smoke will be clearing out. Our adventure so far has met our expectations, and even exceeded in some areas. The people we’ve encountered and interacted with have been great, making things even more enjoyable. Now that we’re out of the more touristy areas, we expect our journey to be through more remote areas, with even more natural beauty and animal life. We’ve seen deer, elk, a female moose, a bear (tagged), big horned sheep, a white mountain goat, and various small critters. As we head further up to the Yukon we look forward to seeing more. Stay tuned to join us on our adventurous journey as we make our way through this beautiful country enroute to Alaska. For all the photos see John and Charlotte’s flickr sites. Just click on either of our names.

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