ARIZONA – WANDERING WHYTES

Leann and I started to take warm weather trips in January as a break from the constant clouds that NE Ohio is known for. Some times you just have to get some sunshine. Anita wanted to backpack in the Sabino Canyon area. Leann and I left early to spend some time in Southern Arizona before heading north to Tucson. First stop was Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument. Since we had our backpacking gear we decided to camp at the monument. Glad we did, the campground was nice, not crowded and very quiet. The only downside, there are not many trails in the area. We did the hikes around camp and then headed over to Bull Pasture for an off trail option.

This is the main trail near the campground

Turns out we love the desert. As a kid I thought deserts were nothing but sand. After a few trips to the southwest I realize how colorful and full of life they can be.

Hiking off trail in the desert can be a challenge, lots of sharp things.

This guy and a few of his friend raided one of the campsites. The camper stored a block of cheese and 12 eggs in a Styrofoam cooler and left it outside. Apparently the Ravens broke in and had a feast, egg shells were everywhere. I wonder what a raw omelet tastes like?

If there is a wild life refuge within a hundred miles, Leann wants to go

Pretty area but we did not see much wildlife, we should plan on being there during migration.

Bear Canyon Backpack Trip

We headed north to Tucson and met the Castor’s for a backpack trip

During dinner we realized we had visitors, not a good picture but this is a Tarantula. We decided to put everything in the tents and checked carefully. Would not want to find one in my boot after my foot is in it.

Heading back to the cars, this was a great 2 day trip. I can’t imagine having this in your backyard

I don’t think we will ever get tired of backpacking at least I hope not.

Another great trip with the Castor’s

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