The area here near Tucson is part of the Sonoran Desert--one of the most biologically diverse deserts in North America. This diversity is driven by 2 "rainy" seasons (not 1 as in many locations) as well as a great range in elevations. Plants "Do It in the Desert" by developing a myriad of solutions to the water problem: meeting the demands for growth and reproduction.
We had a great hike (watching out for all those plants with spines just waiting to poke us) and finished through a creek wash with a petroglyphs.
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| Trail View near the RV Park |
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| Great Horned Owl in the Park |
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| Relaxing by Bessie in our cactus garden |
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| Desert Wildflowers are out early this season. |
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| View west from the saddle near King Canyon trail |
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| Mexican Poppy |
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| Petroglyphs |
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| View from the creek wash. |
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