Maricopa Trail near Granite Reef Dam
We spend a few hours on the Maricopa Trail early in the morning before it gets too hot for hiking
Mt. Lemmon Oracle Ridge Trail
Five mile hike down to Dan’s Saddle on the beautiful but difficult Oracle Ridge Trail
Hirabayashi Campground exploration
Short stop at Hirabayashi Campground to look for the elusive Montezuma Quail
Looking for a pass at Casa Grande NM
We are looking for a NP pass today and we first stop at Casa Grande NM with no luck
Peach Orchard Trail from Payson Rodeo Grounds
Exploration of a little visited section of the trail system around Payson
Looking for mushrooms and cooler air on the Rim
Between two trips to Europe we make time to take one trip onto the Mogollon Rim while avoiding a hurricane
Unexpected and sad trip to Romania
This one week trip to Romania was unexpected and for a sad reason due to a death in the family so we didn’t really do or expect to do any tourist stuff
Morning walk near the Salt River
Avoiding the heat we do a very early morning walk in the Phoenix area desert up to the Salt River
Shoofly and Peach Loop near Payson
Our first trip in Arizona after a long Europe trip takes us to the Payson area for hiking and to visit some forgotten ruins
Gilbert Riparian Preserve short visit
After some doctor appointments we decide to go relax in the Riparian Preserve and buy some BBQ nearby