Catalina State Park – 4/8/2018, 4/29/2018
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Pima Canyon Trail, Flowers! – 4/26/2018
On the one hand the flowers last year were much more impressive – on the other hand even a ‘less impressive’ year still has an incredible number of flowers to see! Photos from a hike up the Pima Canyon Trail to the dam where the only water remaining is in small pools hiding near the cattails…
Catalina State Park Alamo Canyon Loop – 4/17/2017
Fall Colors on the Bellota Trail – 10/15/2016
Fall colors along the Bellota Trail – yellows and reds – the same colors that you can see in the Aspens higher on the mountain, but here in flowers rather than falling leaves.
I feel like I haven’t done a hike this year without seeing flowers, probably an exaggeration that won’t survive the first snowfall, but with so many mid-October blooms the winter seems so far away…
Unexpected Fireworks, Saguaros in the Moonlight – 4/23/2016
Nights are beautiful in the desert and with daytime temperatures getting hotter it becomes a particularly lovely time to get outside.
Hiking at night has its own challenges – just like any hike be mindful of your knowledge, skills and fitness – going with people that have experience hiking at night and familiarity with the area you want to explore is an excellent idea.
