Hull cabin, Kaibab NF Arizona

[Simeod]

Not knowing what to get my wife for Christmas last year, I let her pick a weekend trip for this summer. In our exploration during hunting season we had come across Hull cabin and once we learned more about it she really wanted to stay there, so that's what she picked.


Hull cabin was built in 1889 as a homestead for a sheep rancher. 1910 it was sold to the Forest service and used as a ranger station. It stayed in use until 1983 when it was turned in to a rentable cabin.

It is in a beautiful spot. Has a kitchen a bunk room with 2 double bunks and another room with a queen sized futon couch. The bathroom is a separate building with a vault toilet and two shower stalls. You have to bring your own solar showers or other system. There is water, but it is hauled in by the forest service.

Because it's me, at some point it has to turn into an adventure. This time it was a lightning caused forest fire.

 

[Simeod]

The hot shot crews where amazing. (Shout out to Black Mesa hotshots!). We were never in danger, but there is something to be said about sitting on the porch of a historic cabin and watching the world burn.

 

[Simeod]

No cabins were harmed during this vacation.

 

[Gravelyctry]

Your wife sounds super cool

 

[Scott85]

Sounds like an adventure for sure!!!

 

[rtraverdavis]

Pretty nuts you were able to stay through the fire! Cool experience and glad you guys were okay.

 

[Simeod]

Pretty nuts you were able to stay through the fire! Cool experience and glad you guys were okay.

We talked to the fire boss extensively and he insured us we were safe. Most importantly we wanted to make sure we weren't in their way. Great group of folks.

 

[noharleyyet]

Your wife sounds super cool

What I was thinking.

 

[hank4elk]

What I was thinking.

Yeah,...does she have a single aunt?

 

[Simeod]

My wife is awesome (earning some points here). She loves hunting and camping. Most importantly she puts up with me. If I can figure out how to post videos I will add them. Sitting in the dark watching the standing dead tree go up was amazing.