Geowoodstock XX, our first one
For years we wanted to attend a Geowoodstock and because it is in Arizona we have no excuse this year so up to Flagstaff we go for a day of fun and events
Monument Peak Loop Trail exploration
Today to escape the Phoenix heat we decide to hike the Monument Peak loop trail in the Payson area encountering Indian ruins and an elk
Exploring around Arivaca, mostly Buenos Aires NWR
We take a long weekend trip to explore the Arivaca area with a focus on Buenos Aires NWR and the interesting birds that sometimes can be seen around here
Gilbert Water Ranch rare bird search
Today we explore Gilbert Water Ranch with no luck for a few rare species spotted here the previous days
Wind Cave on Usery Mountain
Today we explore a park near our house that we visited only once before with a focus on the Wind Cave that we missed last time
Looking for Elf Owls in Ironwood NM
Tonight as part of an Arizona Field Ornithologist expedition we are looking for elf owls something we wanted to see for a long time
Hidden Kiln near Blue Point Recreation Area
We plan to take advantage of the cooler weather and explore a ruined kiln close to the cooling waters of the Salt River
Long awaited Madonna concert
Finally after many months we are able to attend a long delayed Madonna concert that we booked way back last year
Another exploration from Horse Trailhead
We are still tired after two long weekend trips so we explore near our home starting from Horse Trailhead and finding caches and birds
Short visit to Orange County
A long weekend exploration of Orange County while visiting friends of relatives