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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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Rattlesnake “Repeat” (but not really)!
I feel guilty about a second consecutive rattlesnake post, but you have to deal with the universe puts in front of you. After only seeing one small one this year, I’ve encountered two big ones in the last two weeks. But this encounter was different. Firstly, it gave me a “courtesy rattle” when I got…
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Is it a Rattlesnake if it doesn’t “Rattle”?
For those of us that hike in the desert, we spend a good amount of time scanning the ground as we move forward (or we should be). And as I rounded the blind corner, my eyes went directly to the black and white stripes near the tail. I honestly don’t know if this is true…
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Desert Breakfast
While hiking this morning, I apparently interrupted the roadrunner’s breakfast. Apparently, snake is the “breakfast of champions”. So it did what most roadrunners do, and left in a hurry.
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All Things Rusty in the Desert (and more)!
I know this should be a Public Service Announcement (PSA) not to litter (if you don’t know this, well, don’t!). But there is a beauty to the old rusty stuff you may find out there in the desert. And the culprits are long gone! Much of this is near the washes and may in fact…
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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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COYOTE BUTTES NORTH (THE WAVE)
It took a long time, but I finally made it to “The Wave” with the help of some very lucky friends. It happened the end of January – before the expansion of the number of daily visitors (which is a topic for another discussion. Of the many Arizona/Utah hiking experiences I’ve been lucky enough to…