This year we are lucky and the preconditions for a lovely spring bloom have been met and the area around Horseshoe Dam burst into life with a colorful display of wildflowers, creating a stunning natural spectacle. The high amount of water released from the dam makes our trip even more special. It is quite an experience…...

Winter in the Arizona desert is usually mild, with comfortable daytime temperatures and cool nights and snow is only common in the northern and central parts of the state, particularly in the higher elevations, such as the Grand Canyon, Flagstaff, and Sedona. In these areas, the snow can fall heavily and create stunning views of…...

Bighorn sheep are a species of wild sheep that are known for their impressive physical abilities and unique behavior. One of their most notable behaviors besides jumping is the "bighorn sheep bumping heads," or more scientifically known as head-butting. Bighorn sheep are known to engage in head-butting as a form of male competition during the mating season.…...

Early in the morning, when the sun is just starting to rise, a small Costa's Hummingbird flits down to a shallow puddle of water. It dips its tiny feet into the cool, clear liquid, and starts to bathe. The water droplets catch the light and sparkle, making the little bird look as if it is…...

Bighorn sheep, also known as Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep, are known for their impressive jumping ability. They are able to jump up to 15 feet in a single bound, which allows them to navigate steep and rocky terrain with ease. The bighorn sheep's strong hind legs and cloven hooves, which have hard outer shells and…...

About three weeks ago I discovered a female bighorn sheep (ewe) with her baby and I have been watching them almost daily - it is absolutely fascinating to witness the fast progress of this little lamb and how it follows mom up and down the steep cliffs with no fear at all. The desert bighorn…...

A few years ago we ran into a flock of a small beautiful migratory bird at the Salt River - we immediately fell in love with them - this year they are finally back in the valley.Cedar waxwings are a medium-sized songbird that are known for their distinctive crest and red wax-like tips on their…...