We left Oro Valley, Arizona on Tuesday, March 31, at about 11:00 a.m. Saying goodbye to family is never easy, but this one felt a little heavier than usual. With our upcoming move to Indiana for three years, there was a quiet awareness that the next time we see everyone might not be as soon as we’d like. We’ll almost certainly cross paths during that time, but as every grandparent knows, “almost certainly” still means the little ones will somehow grow up faster than expected. With that cheerful thought tucked away, we did what travelers do—we pulled out of the driveway and pointed the truck northwest.
Our destination for the night was Hidden Oasis RV Park in Wikieup, Arizona, a small stop along US-93 that mostly exists to serve people passing through it. The plan was simple: one night, full hookups, and a quick exit in the morning. And, technically speaking, that’s exactly what we got—just not in the way we planned.
When we arrived in Wikieup, we confidently turned left into what we believed was the correct driveway. It wasn’t. We were actually one driveway too early and had unknowingly pulled into a different RV park entirely—the one behind Dazzo’s Chicago Style Eatery. Not realizing our mistake, we went through the full routine: leveled the trailer, hooked up utilities, set up camp, and generally made ourselves at home. It wasn’t until dinner time—hours later—that we discovered we were in the wrong place.
At that point, there was no chance we were moving. The site wasn’t exactly picturesque, but it was perfectly adequate for a one-night stay and an early departure. As I walked over to Dazzo’s for dinner, I couldn’t help but laugh and think, “Well, they weren’t kidding when they said the oasis was hidden… because it definitely isn’t here.”
Dinner, however, was a win. Dazzo’s served up solid Philly cheesesteak sandwiches, and we followed that with pie—because when pie is available, you don’t ask questions. In this case, acquiring the pie required a short walk next door… to the actual Hidden Oasis RV Park. So yes, we stayed at the wrong RV park but still managed to enjoy dessert from the right one. It felt like the kind of logistical maneuver that would make sense only on a road trip.
After a reasonably good night’s sleep, we packed up early and got back on the road, heading north in search of a slightly more scenic place to spend a couple of nights before our journey comes to an end.
| Nights | Total Nights | Miles | Total Miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 394 | 258 | 34747 |