Chaco NHP – Pueblo del Arroyo
We start our visit to Chaco with a tour of impressive Pueblo del Arroyo close to the start of the Penasco Blanco trail
Casamero Pueblo, the lost one
Casamero Pueblo was on our radar for quite some time and today we finally made to this secluded ruin part of the Chaco culture area
A Revisit of El Morro National Monument
We barely make it to El Morro prior to the closing of the trails and therefore can explore only the shorter trail to the many historic inscriptions on the cliffs
Ice Cave and Bandera Volcano
One of the attractions we wanted to visit on this stretch of road is Bandera Volcano and Ice Caves a private attraction which is worth a stop
Our first Annular Eclipse in Grants
We start our NM visit with our first ever annular eclipse that we are watching from an official location in Grants
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
Evening in Zurich
In the evening we have a couple hours to explore downtown Zurich before darkness falls and we have to drive to the airport