Arizona was unseasonably wet and cold this past winter. As luck would have it, one Pacific low-pressure system followed another. Combine that with the rains of last summer's monsoon, and guess what happened? WILDFLOWERS.
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Phoenix Mountain Preserve
Dave and I have stepped up our hiking regimen by hiking up North Mountain National Trail three times a week—in preparation for summer hikes in the Canadian Rockies. Short and steep, rocky yet also paved, and mercifully close to the house. From the top, we spotted Lookout Mountain, nestled behind a resort and golf course bearing the same name. That moment decided our next hike.
By September, memories of why we live here started to surface. An unexpected early taste of Fall arrived, and once again—we pulled on our hiking boots and stepped outside for some genuine morning walks.
The days for hiking in the Phoenix Mountains are ticking down. Summer is rearing its ugly head, and as temperatures rise, the vibrance of spring quickly fades. Geez, how depressing is that?
Ahhh, Piestewa. Climbing the second highest peak (2,610 ft) in the Phoenix Mountains takes willpower—but to many, and I mean MANY, the hike is more than worth it. After all, how many places can one summit a mountain in the middle of a city?
Saturday was a hike day. So, Dave, Margaret, and I took the opportunity to do a little exploring in our own backyard.