Name: Desert Escape: Off-Road & Off-Grid
Location: Bouse, AZ 85325, USA

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 Ready to ride into the wild, explore forgotten ghost towns, spend your nights around a campfire, and have a sky full of stars? Join us for a 3-night/4-day off-grid adventure filled with epic off-roading, hands-on history, and desert discoveries. Kick things off Thursday evening with a campfire meet-and-greet before we hit the trails. Friday takes you deep into the past with a guided off-road tour to Swansea Ghost Town, where abandoned mining equipment, rich stories, and optional drone flights await. On Saturday, we push farther into the desert to uncover lost mining camps, fun rock art, and hidden desert treasures. Evenings bring western-style meals, great company, and the kind of star-filled skies you just can’t see in the city. Wrap up with a peaceful Sunday morning and check out. Adventure, history, and wide-open freedom—this is your desert escape.  

Bouse, AZ 85325, USA

Desert Escape: Off-Road & Off-Grid

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Simple breakfasts, lunches on location & dinner around the campfire.

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If needed, we can provide a drone for you to fly while you are with us.

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Want to Keep the Adventure Going?   Add an extra day to your journey and explore the historic Camp Bouse, one of General Patton’s secret desert training sites during WWII.  Dive deeper into the area's military history with a guided off-road excursion, explore relics and interpretive displays, and experience a powerful piece of America’s past hidden in the Arizona desert. It’s the perfect add-on for history buffs, off-roaders, and those who just aren't ready to leave the adventure behind.

Camp Bouse Add-On

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Participants will embark on an immersive off-road journey into Arizona’s rich and rugged past, with a spotlight on the historic Swansea Ghost Town.  Along the way, attendees will learn about the rise and fall of this once-thriving mining community, explore remnants of abandoned equipment and structures, and uncover the stories left behind in the dust.  For those new to drone flying, we'll offer basic instruction to help capture the experience from a breathtaking aerial perspective.  The adventure also includes a fascinating look into gold mining—explaining how it was done, where miners searched, and why it played such a vital role in shaping the region’s history. It’s an unforgettable blend of history, exploration, and discovery.

Desert Escape

Ready to ride into the wild, explore forgotten ghost towns, spend your nights around a campfire, and have a sky full of stars?  Join us for a 3-night/4-day off-grid adventure filled with epic off-roading, hands-on history, and desert discoveries. Kick things off Thursday evening with a campfire meet-and-greet before we hit the trails.  Friday takes you deep into the past with a guided off-road tour to Swansea Ghost Town, where abandoned mining equipment, rich stories, and optional drone flights await.  On Saturday, we push farther into the desert to uncover lost mining camps, fun rock art, and hidden desert treasures.  Evenings bring western-style meals, great company, and the kind of star-filled skies you just can’t see in the city. Wrap up with a peaceful Sunday morning and check out.  Adventure, history, and wide-open freedom—this is your desert escape.

About this trip

Participants will embark on an immersive off-road journey into Arizona’s rich and rugged past, with a spotlight on the historic Swansea Ghost Town. Along the way, attendees will learn about the rise and fall of this once-thriving mining community, explore remnants of abandoned equipment and structures, and uncover the stories left behind in the dust.  For those new to drone flying, we'll offer basic instruction to help capture the experience from a breathtaking aerial perspective.  The adventure also includes a fascinating look into gold mining—explaining how it was done, where miners searched, and why it played such a vital role in shaping the region’s history. It’s an unforgettable blend of history, exploration, and discovery.

What to expect

Clothing: Jacket or layers for cooler evenings, hat Sun Protection: Sunscreen, sunglasses Hydration: Plenty of water in refillable bottles or hydration packs. Snacks: Energy-boosting snacks like granola bars or trail mix. Daypack: Small bag to carry personal items and essentials.Recreational Vehicle: RV or trailerVehicle: All Terrain Vehicle (ATV) or ride along in ours Camera and/or drone: Drone can be provided if needed. Just let us know! Optional: Binoculars, lightweight jacket, personal medications.

Participants should bring the following:

Expect a heavy amount of activity.

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Ken and Desi Ekstein are the adventurous duo behind On The Go Outdoor Adventures, desert escape, combining decades of hands-on experience, historical knowledge, and a passion for off-grid exploration to create unforgettable getaways in the American Southwest. Ken brings deep expertise as a logistics repair technician, with a strong background in mining history, desert navigation, and vehicle operations. His knowledge of abandoned mining locations, equipment, and Arizona’s rugged backcountry makes each off-road excursion both educational and exhilarating. As your trail leader, Ken ensures the ride is as smooth and safe as it is thrilling. Desi—known throughout the drone industry as Drone Diva Desi—is a nationally recognized drone educator, FAA-certified pilot, and history preservationist. With her guidance, guests gain a bird’s-eye view of forgotten landscapes, capturing breathtaking aerial imagery and learning the stories that shaped the desert’s past. Together, Ken and Desi bring not only a love for off-roading, history, and adventure but also a strong foundation in event planning, ensuring that every trip is well-organized, fun-filled, and memorable. Now based at their private property, AlmostA Ranch in Bouse, Arizona, they invite others to experience the thrill of off-road desert life, just as they’ve enjoyed it for years.

About your hosts

This is an RV and off-road adventure. An RV is required.  Nearby popular RV travel communities: Wickenburg AZ, (85 miles) Quartzsite AZ, (32 miles) Parker, Az. (30 miles)  Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport; Address: 3400 Sky Hbr Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85034 (133 miles).  Parker Municipal Airport (small airport): Parker, AZ 85344 (32 miles)  Nearby popular RV travel communities: Wickenburg AZ, (85 miles) Quartzsite AZ, (32 miles) Parker, Az. (30 miles)

Getting to our location

This is an RV-only, off-grid getaway—perfect for those looking to truly unplug and explore. Lodging is dry camping (no hookups) on private property at Almosta Ranch.  You'll bring your own self-contained RV, camper, or trailer equipped for boondocking. With wide-open desert views, quiet nights, and space to stretch out, it’s the ideal basecamp for your off-road adventure.

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Desert Escape: Off-Road & Off-Grid in Bouse, AZ 85325, USA

Desert Escape: Off-Road & Off-Grid

Desert Escape: Off-Road & Off-Grid

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