Wandering in the Desert

If you can get out, just go. Beauty awaits. #trails close are the best. The #desert is in bloom. With bright pink #cactusbloom surprises along the way. #tontonationalforest #saltriver #explorearizona #wildflowers #igarizona https://www.instagram.com/p/CqWE5TkP3hX/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Can’t beat our #arizona #spring. #devinedeserts #saguaro https://www.instagram.com/p/CqRL34UvY_C/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

A happy few hours at #picketpostmountain . Mostly overcast with sunny moments. #saguaro said hi. A few tiny #wildflowers blooming, #streamsinthedesert flowing. Hope you have a happy, peaceful day. #igarizona #hikearizona. https://www.instagram.com/p/Cpf3cWzPb03/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

They’re out! Saw this big one after I passed him on the trail. Wouldn’t have noticed at all but he hissed at me before moving on. #bullsnake #arizonaoutdoors #snake #hikearizona #picketpostmountain #igarizona https://www.instagram.com/p/CpfzP97PXEu/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

From a few months back when it was baking hot. Some wide open spaces. #petrifiedforest #wildarizona #igarizona #explorearizona https://www.instagram.com/p/CoSnuHOPGD2/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Went to my happy place today. The light wasn’t optimal. But the silence was incredible. #wupatkinationalmonument #northernarizona #ruins #arizonahighways #instagramaz https://www.instagram.com/p/CoRVTwBsdLQ/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

What an amazing night. Thank you @pedromcbride & @kevinfedarkoauthor for sharing. And Kevin again for signing my shiny new #emeraldmile copy so I can retire my ratty paperback. @phoenixzoo , it was all wonderful. Great job @dyhesson & @howland_studios Oh, and the last pic is mine - snow moving into #grandcanyon https://www.instagram.com/p/CoL7je2M4NP/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

One more from yesterday. Off 87N about milepost 215. Closed now due to ice, I think. #arizonasnow #saguaro #winter #instagramaz #arizonahighways #azwx https://www.instagram.com/p/CnzrVHrPvUR/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

It’s a wonder, I’ll say. #arizonasnow #desert #explorearizona #azwx #igarizona #instagramaz https://www.instagram.com/p/Cnx8TAUrCVA/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#rain sparkled blossoms. This weather is fantastic. Will we get a super bloom of wildflowers this year? #buds #igarizona #instagramaz https://www.instagram.com/p/Cnfs0HNvAub/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Love finding an old #corral , patched up over time. Bet there’s a story there. #arizona #centralhighlands #ranchlife #explorearizona #getoutside #igarizona #arizonahighways https://www.instagram.com/p/CnUsfp0PiX9/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Tonight’s #sunset was pretty special. #unedited #iphonephotography #instagramaz #igarizona #arizonahighways https://www.instagram.com/p/CnN1bPkpyRH/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

I love watching these guys fly. #mountainbike #mesaaz #getoutside #igarizona https://www.instagram.com/p/CnK5_COvYMn/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Didja know? Shadows on the #wintersolstice are the longest of the year. And Indy is winking at you. #dogwalking #getoutside #igarizona #trailtime https://www.instagram.com/p/Cmh9AMSvdxH/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Backyard #fairyduster all glowy & sparkly from the rain. #rainyday in #arizona #igarizona https://www.instagram.com/p/ClwSMrNv6tO/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#boycethompsonarboretum is always great. I loved the trees, Indy had more fun watching the people. #optoutside #getoutside #explorearizona #igarizona https://www.instagram.com/p/ClZ0TA9vggm/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

A happy, happy Thanksgiving to all. Cherish these days. https://www.instagram.com/p/ClXRnF3M-jO/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=