Saguaro Cactus – Micro of the Macro

Grandfathers of the Sonora Desert

We recently vacationed in southern Arizona. The weather was warm and dry, and we enjoyed hiking, biking, and riding horses through the desert. Saguaro cactus plants were plentiful and huge. Visiting Saguaro National Park, we saw some that towered over us. I’ve learned a lot about the growth of saguaros. I was surprised to findContinue reading “Grandfathers of the Sonora Desert”

Notes on My Beloved AZ

During my first extended visit to Northern Arizona, it stole my heart. It was early springtime, and the trees were budding and blooming and releasing sublime fragrances. The hiking trails were numerous, and lined with boulders, multi-colored sandstone, red cliffs, huge ponderosa pine trees, alligator junipers, small cactus shrubs, and aspen groves. Some trails featuredContinue reading “Notes on My Beloved AZ”