Looking for Payson Diamonds
We are quite tired and everything hurts after the previous day so today we take it easy looking for Payson diamonds followed by shopping and dinner
On a deserted section of the Highline Trail
Today we explore a remote section of the Highline Trail that is visited only rarely and has been also rerouted sometimes recently
Freezing in Tonto Village
For our Highline hike we stay two night in a cabin in Tonto Village which is quite cold especially given the near freezing conditions outside
Kayaking on Canyon Lake
Late afternoon we go on a sunset kayak trip on Canyon Lake exploring a beautiful side canyon and enjoying great views
Finding Gila Monsters and Snakes in the Wilderness
Today we explore the Sycamore Creek area more in depth with a five mile hike via a road to a lost cache finding lots of birds and even a Gila Monster
Long Weekend exploring the Patagonia area
This weekend we enjoy the cooler temperatures of Patagonia birdwatching and hiking in the area as well as dining and wining in town
Afternoon hiking in Ramsey Canyon
We decide to use our weekly pass in full and visit the Ramsey Canyon preserve hiking to the overlook and doing some bird and frogwatching
Morning walk in Sonoita Creek
We return to Sonoita Creek in the morning to do a solo exploration of the preserve seeing lots of birds and even a beautiful coati
Temporal Gulch Exploration
The evening is spent exploring the Temporal Gulch trail until it gets dark avoiding inquisitive cows and doing some light birdwatching
Interesting Patagonia Museum
The afternoon is spent finding lunch and then exploring the interesting Patagonia Museum housed in a former school