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Old 07-10-2011, 07:19 PM   #1
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In another thread, Judy Ann mentioned she had never seen a saguaro cactus before. Perhaps others haven't either.

This was a 3 day trip in the Superstitution Wilderness of Arizona I did last year.
At the time I was living in NM, and had a 2 day job assignment in Tucson.
I made a 400 mile drive, spent 2 days working, then burnt 3 vacation days so I could hit the 'Supers' on my way back to New Mexico.
I was worried about being able to find water (late April), so I plotted a 15 mile loop that had a variety of add-on options.
If I didn't find any water, I would have to make the loop in 2 days. If I did find water (I did), I could goof around out there for an additional day.

If you are interested, run the slideshow below for a piece of the Superstitions.
Welcome to the Sonoran Desert


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Old 07-10-2011, 07:42 PM   #2
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Great slideshow! I had no idea how beautiful the desert could be (especially with plenty of water along the way). Were those tall spindly plants Century Plants? I'd better check out why it's called the Superstitions. Thanks for sharing!


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Century plants, yes

I was too late that year
The blooming is an enormous display of pretty flowers


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That was a pretty awesome slideshow Red_Dog. I dont do well in the heat so I never hike the desert. I guess I could in the colder months, but it really is pretty. I live at 3500 ft. and hike up from there.


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Nice trip - the saguaros are really magnificent, aren't they? I have always been a "mountain person" so I was really surprised at how enamored I was with Saguaro National Park. Can't wait to go back someday!


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Nice!
I just did the trails around the Black Mesa area a few months ago. I get there every other year to the Superstitions.
I've been on all the trails in the slideshow. Brought back some great memories. Thanks!


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Saguaros are pretty special. Anytime I'm anywhere near Tucson, I make sure to visit Saguaro National Park. They're so unique and when they bloom, they're beautiful.

Nice slideshow, Red Dog. Have you "warmed" up to AZ yet? (Pun intended)


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Anytime I'm anywhere near Tucson, I make sure to visit Saguaro National Park.
Next time you are anywhere near Tucson, make sure to visit Mark and Mayre Lou



edit: The entrance to Saguaro West is 5 miles from my driveway.


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No Way!

Nice! I'll remember that.


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Look at what we found under the front door here at the office today.
They are still out there.


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