Sunset Ride
The rider didn’t quite make it to the top but his riding skill was impressive non the less! This is near the junction of the Tom’s Thumb Trail and East End Trail. One of our many favorites for a sunset hike.
Posts tagged ‘McDowell Sonoran Preserve’
Jan 9
Jan 7
Xenolith
A xenolith (Ancient Greek meaning “foreign rock”) is a rock fragment which becomes enveloped in a larger rock during hardening. I captured this great xenolith in the Marcus Landslide area yesterday. Hope I can remember this location (forgot my GPS) so I can catch the Hedgehog and Brittlebush in bloom. What a scene that would be!
Jan 5
Rock Knob Tortoise
My willing climber gives perspective to the Rock Knob Tortoise (on right) and a Giant Head (left).
Jan 3
Pac-Man
Chris and Pac-Man. Don’t know or forgot who Pac-Man was? CLICK HERE
Jan 2
Backyard Playground
Endless photo ops and rock climbing available in our backyard…aka the McDowell Sonoran Preserve! Chris led me on a fantastic hike, yesterday afternoon, to Tom’s Thumb via a challenging (for me) 1800 foot elevation gain trail. It’s difficult for him to pass a huge boulder without trying to climb it which is fine with me especially when I see a rock face 🙂
Dec 28
Variegated Meadowhawk
It always surprises me when I come across a Dragonfly while hiking in the Preserve because I associate them with water and there is usually none in sight! I followed this female Variegated Meadowhawk (sympetrum corruptum) for a while and was rewarded when she finally lighted and actually let me get very close.
Dec 27
Angry Bird
I don’t have it on my Smart Phone but this rock face reminded me of a very popular phone Application called Angry Birds.
Dec 24
Marcus Landslide Sunrise
Sunrise over the Marcus Landslide (the rippling ground at the end of the rays) as seen from Sven Tower II. A little chilly this morning but totally worth it. Thanks, Chris, for being my Sherpa. 🙂
