Palm Springs/Scottsdale/Grand Canyon (February/March 2015)
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Grand Canyon
Yavapai Point along Rim Trail through the glass of the observation deck. Colder than it appears.
Grand Canyon
From Rim Trail
Grand Canyon
From Rim Trail
Grand Canyon
From Rim Trail
Grand Canyon
Colorado River far below from the Rim Trail
Grand Canyon
From Rim Trail
Grand Canyon
From Rim Trail
Peralta Trail, Superstition Wilderness (February 27, 2015)
Weavers Needle from Fremont Saddle at the top of Peralta Trail.
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Peralta Trail, Superstition Wilderness (February 27, 2015)
Climbing up.
Peralta Trail
Interesting rock formations
Peralta Trail
Very green!
Wildflowers on Peralta Trail
And we saw a variety of wildflowers along the way.
Wildflower on Peralta Trail
Wildflower on Peralta Trail
Very Small Wildflower on Peralta Trail
Wildflower on Peralta Trail
Wildflowers on Peralta Trail
Arts and Crafts Fair Along the Canal in Downtown Scottsdale, (March 1, 2015)
Something to do on a cloudy day.
Plants Downtown Scottsdale Along Canal
And I took photos while Sharon looked at the booths.
Scottsdale Bee
So much colour.
Large Bougainvillea in Scottsdale
Looking East From Marcus Landslide Trail
Four Peaks in Mazatzal Mountains in distance.
Marcus Landslide Trail
After two days of rain.
Marcus Landslide Trail (March 3, 2015)
McDowell Sonoran Preserve
Amazing Textures on Marcus Landslide Trail
Cactus on Marcus Landslide Trail
Cactus on Marcus Landslide Trail
Patch of Desert Poppies on Marcus Landslide Trail
Blooming Brittle Bush
On Marcus Landslide Trail in McDowell Sonoran Preserve
Back to Butcher Jones Trail (March 4, 2015)
Saguaro Lake from the trail.
Butcher Jones Trail
We hiked with Karen and Arthur, neighbours from down the beach in Constance Bay.
Saguaro Lake
Shore at the End of Butcher Jones Trail
Saguaro Lake From Butcher Jones Trail
Wildflower
Small Wildflower on Butcher Jones
Mafaldine Pasta With Shrimp at North Restaurant
Lunch at Kierland after Butcher Jones Hike. We were told that the pasta was named after Princess Mafalda's curly hair. To me it looked more like her intestines but it was delicious.
Local Brew at North
After-hike refreshment.
Caught My Attention at Kierland
Granite Mountain Loop Trail (March 6, 2015)
Northern Region of McDowell Sonoran Preserve in Scottsdale and our last hike this year.
Granite Mountain Loop Trail
Desert Poppies Granite Mountain Trail
Granite Mountain Trail
Desert Poppies everywhere
Pool at Alcazar Hotel at Night
Palm Springs, March 8, 2015. Ghostly figure taking a photo of the pool with his iPhone during my long exposure. Wonder how his turned out?
