Tucson was colder than expected in March, and a beguiling snowfall proved it. Even so, we knew we had to hike bright and early to experience the desert wonderland before it melted. Luckily, the Cascabel Trail was right across the street. When the sky brightened, we slipped into the saguaro, touring the cactus garden and taking a brisk photo safari.
Follow our feet…
Above, young saguaro congregate under a tree like cold children waiting for the school bus.
Later that day, we toured the corny and depleted Colossal Cave. The best part was this view because the calcified tips of most mites and tites were taken (not stolen since they were given away freely) as souvenirs by early visitors.
Hooray, my book blog tour is underway! I have a long literary journey ahead, and author Joie Lesin flagged me for my first book stop. You can read my interview on her creative writing blog. She asked fresh questions and it was fun. Thank you Joie!
Stunning.
Beautiful captures of the snowy desert. I know it gets cold in the desert but I always think of heat.
How beautiful. I never imagined the desert could look like that.
…framed beauty!!!
Marvelous and magical photos. I’ve only seen snow in the desert a few times but snow on sandstone rocks and the desert is special. You captured that.
I really am going to try to get some snow shots this winter! Lets hope for cold weather!
Hope all is well. Cheers Stewart M – Melbourne
Beautiful captures. My husband has a cousin in Tucson; we were there once but it was in September. I would have loved to see this snow in person.
Gosh! The images are so surreal and the cacti really stand out in the snow. Congratulations on your book, Sharon. And thank you so much for stopping by my blog.
Happy tidings!
Gorgeous snowy photos from the desert.
Awesome sky.
Lovely pictures. I can hardly believe there is still so much snow.
So beautiful!
Snow that south in this time of year. Didn´t think it was possible. Don´t like snow nor cold but that looks nice.
Wow! I’m from NC so not familiar with Tucson weather – I didn’t realize y’all would get snow like that! Do the cacti tolerate that?
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I LOVE the snow on the cactus. Magical!
Congratulations! Enjoy the book tour. These photographs are dynamite.
Gorgeous
Congratulations on the book, Sharon! Loved all the pictures you’ve shared. The desert landscape does look very surreal with snow everywhere. Unbelievably pretty!!
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