Wave Cave Hike
We finally found time and had good weather to hike to the Wave Cave near Gold Canyon, Arizona. I had read about it and seen photos. Continue reading Wave Cave Hike
Tag: Arizona
Salt River Birds
The shallow river had not yet received much of the recent mountain snow meltwater. Continue reading Salt River Birds
Wild Horses of the Salt River
Arizona’s Salt River is home to a herd of wild horses. Many of them are believed to be descendants of the horses that were brought to the Americas by the Spaniards hundreds of years ago. Continue reading Wild Horses of the Salt River
Grand Canyon North Rim
We stopped at our favourite rock shop in Orderville, UT. These fossils looked so cool and their tiny fins were extremely fragile. Continue reading Grand Canyon North Rim
White Pocket, AZ
Because of it’s remoteness, White Pocket is a wonderful environment bursting with eye candy and few other people. Continue reading White Pocket, AZ
The Wave
I won the lottery to hike the Wave in Arizona. Seen by only a few adventurous souls each day, the Wave must be seen to be appreciated. Continue reading The Wave
Zanjero Park
We heard there were burrowing owls at Zanjero Park, so we decided to take our morning walk there in hopes of seeing them. We met a photographer on the trail who said two pairs were nesting in the far back corner. Continue reading Zanjero Park
Gilbert’s Riparian Preserve
We revisited the Riparian Preserve as there always seems to be something interesting. One night, I will return for some star shots. The turtles were sunning themselves near the bridge. Lucky we got this close to one that was perched on the edge of an old post. Natural, un-trimmed palm tree branches shade the trunk from the hot sun. This bush had some buds getting … Continue reading Gilbert’s Riparian Preserve
Papago Park Double Butte Loop
Friends wanted to see Hole in the Rock, so we took them to Papago Park near the Zoo. We walked around the back and had no trouble getting into the hole. That chopper wasn’t for us. We took lots of water – we didn’t want to be on the news. We stopped at the amphitheater half way around the Double Butte Loop. Some of … Continue reading Papago Park Double Butte Loop
Solstice at Hole in the Rock
I take an interest in solstice markers at ancient sites. Hole in the Rock at Papago Park is one of those sites that has been visited by people for millennia. After visiting this site previously, I vowed to return on the winter solstice to witness the sunset and learn about it’s alignments. Not only is the winter solstice the shortest day of the year, but … Continue reading Solstice at Hole in the Rock
