Articles
Articles of general interest and on geology written by the authors that appeared in the Kingman Daily Miner newspaper and other publications.
Chagas Disease
Chagas disease is a microscopic parasite carried by infected Cone nosed bugs, also called kissing bugs. In Mohave County, they’re called the “Hualapai tiger” because of the orangish stripes on its wings. It is common around Kingman and surrounding areas. Luckily, the bugs in Mohave County and most of North America haven’t been infected with Chagas disease but that’s changing. We have a new menace.
Now I lay me down to sleep
Looing for a place to camp while backpacking in the Sierra Nevada.
Webbing, not just for ducks
Green webbing for people use, blue for vehicles, 8mm rope and carabineers.
Gold is where you find it.
Placer gold with nuggets of up to 1/2 ounce from the Meadview area, Arizona.
Distress Signaling
The universally recognized distress signal is three of anything; gunshots, yells, fires, etc.
Defensive hiking
Hiking should be a relaxing activity, enjoying the out-of-doors, communing with nature and good exercise.
