Year End in Patagonia (Arizona)
We spend the end of the year near Patagonia hosting relatives, wine tasting, birdwatching and visiting ruins and ghost towns
Lucky visit to Tovrea Castle
We were lucky to win the lottery for Tovrea Castle a few months back and today was finally the day to see the castle in the desert
Exploring from Horse Trail Trailhead
Today we explore an area we visited a few times and really liked but from a different trailhead, the Horse Trail Trailhead, with a focus on geocaching
Indian Mesa Hike, finally
We planned this hike to see the ruins on top of Indian Mesa for years but only this year we were able to make it to this beautiful location
A long weekend exploring the Page area
A long weekend exploration near Page with river crossings, arches, slot canyons and historical sites
See Canyon Fall Colors
An eight mile total hike starting at See Canyon trailhead exploring the fall colors on the Highline, See Canyon and See Spring trails
Big Sister in Hawes Trail System
Short hike in the Hawes Trail System on the beautiful, but dangerous for hikers, Big Sister Trail
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
Ruins, Volcanoes and a Solar Eclipse in New Mexico
A busy long weekend near Gallup exploring ruins and volcanoes with the highlight being the annular solar eclipse
Mt. Lemmon Oracle Ridge Trail
Five mile hike down to Dan’s Saddle on the beautiful but difficult Oracle Ridge Trail