The Cascabel Trail.
We checked every box in Tucson. The land of teddy bear cholla, paddle cactus, and saguaro sentinels is behind us. Tucson is not as breathtaking as Sedona, but the view is mountainous and craggy if you stay near Saguaro National Park. At Mesquite Hills, beautiful and bristly peaks surround the neighborhood. I expected to see a cougar walking the ridgeline or the silhouette of old-time cowboys preparing for a shoot-em-up. My favorite hike was the not-to-be-missed Bowen House Trail. It followed a river wash winding up a deep canyon, culminating at an abandoned brick structure with desert views.
But every day was hiking nirvana. Follow my feet…
The Ironwood Trail.
A beautiful desert pyrrhuloxia.
The view from Sentinel Peak. We stayed in the foothills of the craggy, blue cliffs.
An odd bird at the zoo!
Mission San Xavier del Bac
The Bowen House Trail. There’s a desert view from every window of this old ruin.
The Camaro Loop Trail has a moniker that’s no mystery.
Sunrise in Sedona. Now we’re staying at the base of chimney rock. Stay tuned!
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Hello,
Beautiful trip photos. The mission image is one of my favorites. I also love the Pyrrhuloxia!
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Those cacti are stunning.
Tucson is on my bucket list. I’ve always wanted to see the mission but you have me wanting to go hiking there now.
Sharon – we have been to Tucson, when our son was considering the University of Arizona. We loved the saguaros! Your first photo of the Mission is spectacular!! Thanks for visiting my blog!
You click Some amazing photographs! 👌 wow
What beautiful photos of your trip.
The cacti are really very beautiful and large.
The desert pyrrhuloxia is really a beautiful bird, one that does not occur here in the Netherlands.
Greetings Irma
Hello, Your desert photos are gorgeous. The Cacti grow so tall and green and the bird Pyrrhuloxia is so attractive. The bird you photographed in the zoo is a strange looking animal.
All the best.
Hello, Your desert photos are gorgeous. The Cacti grow so tall and green and the bird Pyrrhuloxia is so attractive. The bird you photographed in the zoo is a strange looking animal.
All the best.
You click Some amazing photographs! 👌 wow
Love the beautiful photos from your trip.
The cacti are amazing!
Beautiful desert photography. Chimney rock looks intriguing!
What an enchanting place.
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Gorgeous photos and colour. I think my favourite is the photo of the mission with the beautiful blue and white sky.