The Crown Jewel of the Anza National Historic Trail Arizona May 2021 The Anza Corridor After our visit to the ruins of Mission Tumacácori, we followed part of the 1,210-mile Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail. This route commemorates the 1775–1776 expedition led by Anza, who guided more than 240 settlers from New Spain […]
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Exploring the Pimería Alta at Tumacácori Mission Arizona May 2021 Preserving the Unfinished, Tumacácori Mission Instead of hiking in nature, we went to explore Tumacácori National Historical Park, near the Mexican border. The story of Tumacácori Mission goes back to January 1691, when the Jesuit missionary Eusebio Francisco Kino arrived in the area. Tumacácori was
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Bloom in the Rincon Mountains at Saguaro NP East Arizona May 2021 The Desert in Full Pride We picked the perfect day to visit Saguaro National Park because, in May, the majestic saguaro is in full bloom. We explored the Rincon Mountain District, the park’s eastern section. A century ago, grazing and development threatened the
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Our Stay in Payson, AZ Arizona May 2021 Borders, Bridges, and Beautiful Views May 9, 2021 329 miles ~ 6.5 hrs As always, we left just before check-out, with only five minutes to spare. We grabbed Hemmes from underneath the bed after loading the car. He, of course, knew this was going to happen! While
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A Farewell to Tonto National Forest at the Mogollon Rim Arizona May 2021 The Mogollon and the Lake Saturday, May 22, 2021 1.02 mi 23:50 min 64 °F Our last activity in the Payson area was just a 30-minute drive away. We went to the Mogollon Rim for a few hikes, starting first at Woods
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Exploring Central Arizona’s Interesting Towns Arizona May 2021 From 15,000 to 50, The History of Jerome, AZ Thursday, May 13, 2021 0.58 mi 14:17 min 84 °F After visiting Tuzigoot National Monument, we drove to Jerome, a former copper-mining town perched on the 30-degree slope of Cleopatra Hill. During its peak in the 1920s, the
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An Adventure at Tonto Natural Bridge Arizona May 2021 Boulders, Bridges, and Coatis at Tonto Natural Bridge Following a local recommendation, we spent the afternoon at Tonto Natural Bridge State Park, one of Arizona’s hidden gems. The natural bridge is considered the world’s largest travertine bridge. It is enormous, with a height of 183 feet,
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An Otherworldly Day At Petrified Forest National Park Arizona May 2021 The Painted Desert, Vistas, Ravens, and Route 66 Monday, May 17, 2021 61 °F – 64 °F We entered through the North Entrance off I-40 and began exploring Petrified Forest NP by following Petrified Forest Road. After a quick photo at the entrance, we
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Sky-High Homes and Sacred Springs Arizona May 2021 Montezuma Castle, The Sinagua Legacy May 16, 2021 0.75 mi 18:50 min 73 °F A peaceful green oasis surrounded by the enormous desert! That’s how Montezuma Castle and its flourishing surroundings felt. Montezuma Castle remains one of the best-preserved cliff dwellings in North America. The Sinagua must
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Exploring the Ruins of Tuzigoot at Crooked Water Arizona May 2021 The Legacy of Tuzigoot After our morning activity, we continued with a beautiful drive through the Tonto National Forest. One of our stops was at the Tuzigoot National Monument, whose name means “Crooked Water” in Tonto Apache. It is a fitting title for a
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