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May 29, 2023 09:07:51 #
Picacho Peak. Picacho is Spanish for peak. Yesterday was such a nice day, that I decided to see if the camera's still worked after a month long rest.
Picacho Peak State Park was the object of my affection and it didn't disappoint. The Saguaro cacti are in bloom. I originally thought I'd hike the trail to the top, however after learning it's more than 1,500 vertical feet in elevation in a two plus mile hike, my sciatic nerve convinced me otherwise. I only made it about a half mile up the trail. Here are a few of the residents there. I understand that a Saguaro doesn't usually get it first arm until at least 80-100 years old, so the ones with multiple arms can be quite old.
Picacho Peak State Park was the object of my affection and it didn't disappoint. The Saguaro cacti are in bloom. I originally thought I'd hike the trail to the top, however after learning it's more than 1,500 vertical feet in elevation in a two plus mile hike, my sciatic nerve convinced me otherwise. I only made it about a half mile up the trail. Here are a few of the residents there. I understand that a Saguaro doesn't usually get it first arm until at least 80-100 years old, so the ones with multiple arms can be quite old.
Picacho Peak from I-10
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Be careful on the trail, you might slip
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The Crown
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Finding shade can be tough
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Some can get up to 60ft.
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Many new buds waiting to open
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May 29, 2023 09:24:25 #
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I have driven by several times on trips between Arizona and California but have never stopped. Love the Arizona desert. Great Memorial Day message on the last. Thanks for sharing.
May 29, 2023 09:39:12 #
Marvelous scenes...good you dusted off the camera...love the desert in bloom!! 
May 29, 2023 09:40:23 #
alberio wrote:
Picacho Peak. Picacho is Spanish for peak. Yeste... (show quote)
A civil war battle was fought there.
May 29, 2023 10:02:14 #
Architect1776 wrote:
A civil war battle was fought there.
A civil war battle was fought there.
I didn't know that. I did know Arizona was at least partially sympathetic to the South.
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paulrph1
Loc: Washington, Utah
alberio wrote:
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#4 is absolutely stinging, I mean stunning. Thanks for sharing.
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May 30, 2023 10:52:04 #
What a fantastic set. I particularly like the one with flags in the background
May 30, 2023 11:01:57 #
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