Tag: Phoenix
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There’s Something about Balloons and Saguaros!
The cooler seasons in Phoenix means the hot air balloons are in the sky. For us out there hiking, the balloons add to the enjoyment of being in the desert. Of course, it’s the definition of being in the right place at the right time. The winds need to blowing the right direction, and you…
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It’s My Birthday, and I’ll Do What I Want (which is get out early and wander)!
Not much to share, as the pictures speak for themselves. When Phoenix gets a cloudy day, the pre-dawn and sunrises can be amazing. These a combination of Camera (I realize I still want that with me), GoPro, and cell phone. All within about 90 minutes (Lightroom used on some for some “pop”). Happt Trails!
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Clear Blue Skies! I’ve missed you so!
It’s kind of like rich people complaining about the rest of us getting #Crumbs (sorry to be political), but it’s the first morning I can remember in Phoenix with clear blue skies this winter. And I’ve missed it! So my wife and I do what we like to do on a Saturday, and take a…
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Do I need to hike with my camera anymore?
I’ve spent much of the last year hiking with my Nikon D3400, along with my Samsung Galaxy 8 phone. And I’ve been very happy with the pictures they both take. But I was fortunate enough to be gifted a GoPro Hero6 Black during the holidays through a drawing at work – (a gift from God?). …
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New Year, Old Desert
While much of the US is sitting in the cold, the same isn’t true for Phoenix. But I do have warm wishes for the new year. What better way to start the new year then to wander around on the “weekend” trail (and in shorts). Have a wonderfully Happy New Year!
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Places: Lost Dutchman State Park
Warm, dusty, rocky and dry. And it feels like it’s all up hill. And yes, I like that. I was able to spend a few hours hiking Lost Dutchman State Park this week. I wouldn’t expect to find the Dutchman’s gold, but there is plenty of desert things to see if you like rocks… Or…
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Places: Desert Vista Trail, Phoenix Arizona
Phoenix is blessed to have many place to hike. I have a new favorite locally the Desert Vista Trail. Just north of the city, it offers a nice variety of mountain trials… and a desert trails with something to look at. You may even get to see a Coyote. And somebody circa the 80’s must…
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Summer Hikes in the Desert
Yep, it’s hot. Really hot sometimes. So what’s a guy to do when he wants to hike in the summer? He gets up at 4:30 in the morning and sets out. What started out as a personal goal to take 7 sunrise hikes in 7 days has now surpassed 20. It wasn’t for any particular…
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Desert Sunrises – Monsoon Style
The last few weeks in the desert has made for some awesome sunrises. I spent a nice early morning hike this past weekend and blown away. I also managed to unintentionally take another photo that I almost hesitate to share, just not sure why…. This isn’t a sunrise, but it was one of the…
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Phoenix Monsoon Sunsets
When people from other parts of the country think of Phoenix, Arizona in July, they generally think of the heat. Yes, it’s hot. But we don’t mind “shoveling sinshine” all year. Often overlooked, or even unknown, is that we go through a Monsoon Season. Just about about any day, you can get dumped on by…
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A couple of months makes all the difference.
What a drastic difference (no, not the rabbit!) on the desert trail from mid-March until the end of May.
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Unwinding after Work on a Local Trail
There is nothing better than a nice walk in the desert after a rough week at work. Phoenix has multiple trails around town. But for me the best variety is Apache Wash Trail. Add the fact that it is a ten minute drive from home and on the way home from work, I can’t think of…