It started with the hot air balloons taking off in the distance. This time of year is the peak balloon season in the desert - it just depends on the wind currents where they start. This is only about half...
Messing with Sunsets
"Willy Wonka" Pose The weather is warming up in Phoenix. It's a great time for evening hikes on your favorite peak and and catch a sunset.
Wildflowers Galore
It's finally warming up in the desert! And all of the rain we've received this winter has made the desert "explode" with wildflowers. Some of these would make nice prints. Please contact me if interested. I recommend getting out there...
Earn the Sunrise!
You never know how many you get! Get out early and earn it!
Just Thinking…
But not sharing my thoughts.
Desert Mushroom Invasion
I never really thought I'd be writing about mushrooms living in Arizona. But with all the rain we've had lately, they have quickly began popping up all over the desert. And they (the "Desert Shaggy Mane") finally caught my attention....
All it Does is Rain in Phoenix!
I'll admit that isn't true, but the last few weeks it sure seems that way. It's pouring again as I type this, but I did manage to get out before sunrise and spend a couple hours in the Desert at...
Glamour Ssssssssshots!
It doesn't happen as often as many think, but if you are a frequent hiker in Arizona, you will likely encounter a rattlesnake from time to time - even on the most public of trails. And as I am often...
Summer Leaving Can be a Good Thing
A busy workweek (aren't they all?) left little time for wandering in the desert this week. Summer has now officially left us, which, for many, is a good thing in Phoenix. I don't necessarily agree, but I understand the desire...
Journey to Beaver Falls
The hike from Mooney Falls down to Beaver Falls may be the best part of hiking in Havasupi (including the every famous Havasu Falls). About three miles separate the two falls, but it takes longer than you would expect. The terrain varies...