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Posted on June 27, 2023June 27, 2023

Ventana Canyon and the Maiden Pools

March 19, 2023

Private Property

I left my hotel around sunrise for a quick hike up Ventana Canyon. Conveniently enough, the trailhead to the Maiden Pools was in the employee parking lot of the hotel. The trailhead still hosts a good number of spots reserved for hikers. But this awkward setup provides one reason why this trail does not see heavy foot traffic.

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Posted on June 8, 2023June 8, 2023

Wasson Peak via King Canyon Trail (Saguaro NP)

March 18, 2023

Desert Museum

The morning sun poked its head above the hills as I zipped along the winding roadway over Gates Pass. The desert grew brighter, revealing an undulating, dusty landscape of endless saguaros. I was definitely in Tucson.

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