Butcher Jones Trail to Burro Cove The path is mostly packed dirt, weaving through a mix of saguaros, mesquite, and palo verde. It’s not a difficult hike, but there are a few rocky sections and mild inclines. We heard and smelled a critter in the brush, but didn’t spot what it was; some other hikersContinue reading “More desert hiking”
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Fountain Hills
The fountain of Fountain Hills was built in 1970 and for about a decade was the tallest in the world. Today, the it’s the second tallest in the United States, and fourth tallest in the world. The fountain runs for 15 minutes every hour from 9am to 9pm. Most of the time it runs onContinue reading “Fountain Hills”
Cholla Loop
We did a heart-shaped loop in honor of Valentine’s Day. Beep. Beep. Kaela spotted a roadrunner.
Arizona State Capitol
I’ve always had a thing for Capitol buildings, ever since my first year in the US on the outskirts of DC. There’s just something about the airy rotundas and the way the sound reverberates in there. In the ranking of rotundas the AZ one is the most disappointing one so far, with the exception ofContinue reading “Arizona State Capitol”
Desert Botanical Garden
Most cacti are succulents, but not all succulents are cactus. Also seen: hummingbirds, bees, butterflies, rock squirrels, Gambel’s quail and a desert lupine that looked just like its AK cousin. When I&K were moving to the Phoenix area we were looking for an experience gift for Kaela for her birthday. I searched around the areaContinue reading “Desert Botanical Garden”
Quillpig 