south mountain trails: Clouds Call for a Hike in the Nearby Mountains - Monsoons in Phoenix
- 08/02/20 02:17 PM
The Sun was somewhere behind the clouds in the August sky in Tempe, AZ. For me that is an immeadiate invitation to look at the air temperature and the UV index. This morning the temperature was around 93°F, and the UV index showed 3 - so, I was off to the South Mountain.
For those of my readers who will be moving to AZ and like hiking, here is an easy trail at South Mountain. South Mountain Park/Preserve is the largest municipal park in the United States. It's about 16,000 acres.
Views to Tempe from South Mountain, 2 August 2020
If you like to walk … (14 comments)
south mountain trails: Ocotillo on Arizona
- 04/12/20 07:48 AM
The ocotillo plant grows well in Arizona. It is a tall, spiky bush with reddish-yellow blooms. Because of my petite height, usually I cannot get close to its them. Yesterday, I saw one that beckoned me to take a photo of it.
Ocotillo Blossom, April 2020, Scottsdale AZ This flower is prettiest in April - somehow we don't cut them to put in a vase. Like all the plants in Arizona it's telling us to keep my distance and just enjoy its beauty. Some people have a more practical relationship with the ocotillo plant - they know how to shake hands with it, and to turn it into a … (14 comments)
Was the koyote posing for the photo? He and two other friends of his howled, played, ran up and down. I had never seen them before. Lots of colors
Phoenix skyline from South Mountain on a cloudy day. We saw a little rabbit, a squirrel, several quails - everybody was enjoying the good weather, the blooming trees and bushes, and was looking with curiosity at each other. … (15 comments)
south mountain trails: Where to Find Natural Shade on South Mountain Trails
- 12/05/16 12:09 PM
Natural shade is one of the treasures on trails in the desert. Most of the vegetation is less than a human height, and the saguaros don't really stay close to offer shade for the hikers. My discovery yesterday will make me a fan of the Pima Canyon Access trail in the Phoenix's South Mountain Preserve - there was natural shade for most of the hour I spent on the trail (4pm-5pm), provided by the hill on the side of the trail. The trail is easy walking, with changing scenery and views of different parts of Phoenix metro area. Pima Canyon is located at 9904 S … (14 comments)
The Sun was somewhere behind the clouds in the August sky in Tempe, AZ. For me that is an immeadiate invitation to look at the air temperature and the UV index. This morning the temperature was around 93°F, and the UV index showed 3 - so, I was off to the South Mountain.
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