There is a very short window for spring in Tucson. This week is in the 80Fs already and it is only March 9th. That means it will be too hot (for me anyway) to be hiking at the end of the month. So the hubby and I are out as much as possible right now. Soon there will be rattlesnakes 🐍 and scorpions 🦂 out and about too!
We set out to hike Soldier Trail on nearby Mt. Lemmon. The out and back trail is just under 6 miles, but has some hefty elevation gains. It was rated difficult with an 1800 ft. climb. Eventually, it does crest! And, that is where we recorded our evidence of spring in the desert 🌵
New growth on this prickly guy!
And at the tips of this spiky plant!
As with Sabino Canyon we found water flowing in Soldier Canyon! Look at that green color near the top of the steam, leading to a series of pools. That color won’t last long.
The canyon itself is quite deep, and plants grow in any crevice they can find. This one is hanging off the edge.
We went on our way and saw many examples of foliage that, somehow, thrives in this harsh environment.
Here is an old, craggy life form, hitting a modified tree pose now 😜
We are heading back to Sabino Canyon this weekend, to the Seven Falls Trail! Hoping to find some bigger waterfalls before they dry up for the season 🤞💕
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Enjoy!
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Can’t believe it is in the 80s…Love the looks of Spider Canyon. Thank you for posting pictures, especially of the wild life!
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We will see you soon Janet! Do you have any dishes you would like to see at Lisa’s retreat? I am starting to think more about the menu 😊
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Gorgeous!!! I will be right over!!
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Ah, look at that blue sky! Good balancing!
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It looks like there is more sun in Seattle too💕
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Finally!
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Gorgeous photos!
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Oh, thank you 💕
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Absolutely beautiful pictures.
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You are so kind my friend 💕😊
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It looks like a lovely time to be out! And the views are beautiful. We had our honeymoon in Sedona in April and snow was still on the ground. It’s always amazing what an elevation change can do in the same state! In Florida, I grew up around Diamondbacks and we actually had a few scorpions in the early days. Scary stuff!
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Ya, the critters are back here now. My hubby had a lizard in his shirt when he got dressed this morning 😆😂
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😲😂
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I treasure Seven Falls. They ought to be flowing pretty nicely, and there are rumours of rain again on Saturday.
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rattlesnakes & scorpions sounds so scary 🙈 you got some really great pics & that little baby waterfall is too cute!!
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Thanks Jaime 💕
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I live in another part of the country. Having the opportunity to see what spring looks like in your state was a real treat. Great photos!
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Oh, thank you!
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