Spring blooming at Peridot Mesa, AZ
Peridot Mesa is situated on the traditional lands of the Apache tribe in Gila County, Arizona, (1.5 hours east of where we live). The tribe has a rich history in the area, dating back thousands of years, and their culture is
Spring blooming at Horseshoe Lake, AZ
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
Snow in the desert
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,
Head-butting bighorn sheep
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
Early morning bath
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
Jumping bighorn sheep
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.
Cedar waxwings
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
Desert bighorn sheep
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
Holiday Greetings
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
Slot Canyon Day
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
Coyote Buttes South
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
Wahweap Hoodos – White Ghost Hoodoos
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