Superstition Mountains~Nature Notes 012011

I don't know how many times we've driven BY the Superstition Mountains, Arizona, so Sunday they were our destination. Unfortunately we were shooting INTO the morning sun, so our photos didn't come out very well. But, we were able to take some pics of the surrounding plants and cacti. There were other people and families out on one of the trails, the birds were singing, the air was warm...aaahhhh....a beautiful day to enjoy nature! We are planning on returning next month and we'll plan our visit for late afternoon, when the sunlight is hitting the mountains. Nature Notes for January 20, 2011.

Saguaros! Cactus Monday for January 17, 2011

Hubby and I traveled to Arizona and we couldn't head for home without a few photos of the giant saguaro cactus. We found these over at the Superstition Mountains state park. It was a cloudy and hazy day and we couldn't get a good angle on the mountains, unfortunately, so I don't have a decent photo of them! But, that just means we'll have to return for another trip! There are lots of saguaros in the park and I'm always intrigued by them. I'd love to find one with a little owl or woodpecker sticking out of one of the holes, but, that too shall have to wait until another time! Cactus Monday for January 17, 2011.