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…...

Year end is approaching fast and we are happy to report that we got through the year without major incidents and Covid-19. We made some great memories in Page, AZ by visiting South Coyote Buttes, Wire Pass Canyon and Buckskin Gulch as well as some of our favorite hoodoos again. We just like the remoteness,…...

Since we only have one day left and Bill had mentioned before that he would be interested in shooting some slot canyons, we take him to Wire Pass and Buckskin Gulch.We don’t see too many people, which makes it easier to photograph the canyons. Since there is a new view every few yards, it takes…...

When we set the date for our trip with Bill, we were disappointed to find out that there were no permits left for Coyote Buttes South for that week, but we decided to come anyway, since there is so much else to see in the area. Also, there is a new daily lottery to get…...

We are happy to see that the roads are dry and allow us to show Bill (who joined us on this trip) the area.Since we had to pick up the permit for Coyote Buttes South at the BLM (Bureau of Land Management) office in Page at 9 am, we are a bit later than usual.…...