Sabino Canyon

We headed out on Friday to Sabino Canyon.  John and I had visited back in 2009 and wanted to go back.  We thought Rick and Y would enjoy the area also so off we went.  Besides, we really hadn't got out and about exploring any since we arrived almost two weeks ago so we were due.

Sabino Canyon is "a natural desert oasis" that sits in the foothills of Tucson and is part of the Coronado National Forest.  For $8 per person, you can take a narrated 45 minute tour on a tram that has nine stops and covers 3.8 miles.  We took the tram up to the last stop and walked the 3.8 miles back down to the entrance.  For being in the desert, this area has water which means they have abundant wildlife.  There were warnings out about mountain lions and what to do if you come across one when hiking in the back country.  Not a problem, won't be doing any of that!  

Here are some pictures of the area (highly recommend a visit if you are in the Tucson area):

We so enjoyed the beauty of the canyon.  The ranger told us to come back in the spring to get pictures of their blooms.  I think we will most definitely have to do that.

Back home, one of my all-time favorite birds has discovered our feeders and is returning many times daily to help himself to the goodies.  Always brings a smile to my face when I see him visiting.

For the first time last night, I got to see the elusive Javalena's; click here for more information.  We were settling down in bed when I heard crunch, crunch on the rocks and looked out and saw about six of them walking along the rig (two of which were babies as they were much smaller).  We have been made aware of their presence these past two weeks as they have knocked over our bird bath and left muddy snout prints on the truck's running boards and on our step into the rig.  

Last but not least, today is Y's birthday.  Shhh I'm not going to spill the beans on how old she is.  Hope you have/had a HAPPY BIRTHDAY Y.