CORONADO NATIONAL FOREST TO CLOSE AT NOON ON JUNE 9, 2011

Due to the extreme fire danger, the Forest Service has issued this press release for the Coronado National Forest.

Sunset Hike 11/10/07

Back in time to August 26, 2007

All photos from Matt Ball. Idyllic hike to Seven Falls in Bear Canyon. 

Consider this a preview of coming attractions. Let the monsoon rains begin!

Nearly 4 years

My husband, daughter, and I have lived in Tucson for nearly 4 years now. Because I've been thinking about that, I'm going to subject you to some of our first photos from Sabino Canyon. (And by 'our' I mean 'my husband's.) For this post, I take you back in time to June 28, 2007.

Photo by Matt Ball 6/28/07

That's me heading out on the Esperero Trail (with the backpack I now use to change the hummingbird feeders).

Photo by Matt Ball 6/28/07

Yes, that's me on the Rattlesnake trail (more or less). Tomorrow's post will bring you Seven Falls. With real water!!

Canyon Mystery

Photo by Ned Harris

Your mission, if you choose to accept it, is to solve this canyon mystery, namely, what is this? Past stop 8, past the Cochise rock you'll see this set of pipes (?) and piles of rubble. (Click on the photo for a larger view.) Take the trail at the end of the road for a closer look. Of course, if you already know what this is, don't leave us in suspense! I'll post the true story as soon as I have it.

Name That AZ Tree!

Photo by Ned Harris

Yes, it's an Arizona Sycamore. Beautiful white bark. There's a nice one at Bridge 2 and other places along the creek.

Canyon Curiosity?

Photo by Ned Harris

Are these 'hazardous bridge' signs unique to Sabino Canyon? Has anyone seen one elsewhere in the English-speaking world?