Category: Trails
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Autumn in Northern Arizona
I try my best to visit and hike in Flagstaff, Arizona area every autumn. Even if it is for just for a day. With the day off, I set out to, once again, to make it to Lockett Meadow. The parking is limited and, for many, you have to settle your nerves as you drive…
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Saguaro Sunday
It’s been a while since I just took the time and appreciated the saguaros from my weekend hikes. They become familiar friends that you wander by on the everyday trails as you are watching where you step. I have taken 100s of their photos over the last few years. And today, with purpose, I took…
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Summer Rains in the Desert
The last couple of summers in Phoenix have been on the dry side. A more “normal” Monsoon Season (although I’m not sure all of the rain has been of the “monsoon” variety) has been a welcome event this July. The desert has been coming to life, with running washes: It may be the most unfortunately…
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Sedona Morning Trip
With Sedona being a short hour+ drive, and me with some days off, I just needed to include a quick hike into “Red Rock” country. Up early (to avoid the heat and any crowds). Quick Drive. 3 hours wandering around Court House Butte. And home by lunch!
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Grand Canyon’s North Rim – Better Late than Never
The visit to the North Rim happened the end of August. I was in a different place back then when it came to blogging and sharing in 2020. I’m not sure exactly where that place was – I’m guessing somewhere in the suburbs of Lost My Passion, USA. I’m definitely a different person than I…
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Lockett Meadow/Inner Basin Trail
Sadie and I finally did make it! Probably a week or so late for the full autumn “yellow explosion” of the aspen, but it was of course, well worth the effort.
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Northern Arizona Autumn Colors
I started out with my dog Sadie to head to Lockett Meadow, an extremely popular spot in Flagstaff for the fall colors. My last trip there was four years ago and have been wanting to go again. But I made a rookie mistake, actually more than one. The first mistake was going on a weekend.…
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Something to Howl About!
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 of them… Apparently, the coyotes are not a big fan, particularly when they blast the…
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Jackrabbit!
I see more rattlesnakes up close than jackrabbits when hiking, and almost am never able to get a photo. I did have a zoom lens, so I guess that helps. This guy came bounding quickly up behind me and paused just long enough for me to have a good look. And a bird coming in…
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King of the Hill
With a hike to stay at Phantom Ranch this summer, it is time to start getting out there and stretch my “hiking” muscles. It helps when the weather turns 70 in January to get motivated.
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It’s Warming Up… Everywhere
Summer is around the corner. It means triple degree temps are becoming the norm for us in the desert. That doesn’t mean hiking less, but adjusting to being out earlier or later. I also make sure to have more water than I think I should have. Unrelated – I’m feeling a bit inspired to bring…