Saguaro National Park (west) is one of my favorite haunts, especially during the monsoon season at the end of the day. Kinney Road cuts through the southern end of park from east to west. Where it passes through Tucson Mountain Park and Saguaro National Park (west,) there are many parking areas along the roadside. Tourist and native alike can stop and admire the spectacular landscape.
Bring a camera!
The saguaro forest is very dense in places, and the park has miles of trails. King Canyon Trail is one of my favorites. Constructed by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930's, it climbs from the trailhead on Kinney Road to connect with the Hugh Norris Trail, topping out on the summit of Wasson Peak, the highest point in the Tucson Mountains.
Petroglyphs, rock carvings by the ancient Hohokam Indians, line the canyon walls in places along the King Canyon Trail.
Put a visit to Saguaro National Park (west) on your "must do" list!
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WOW! That is absolutely beautiful! Mike ... you now have me scrimping on doggie treats so I can drop a few extra coins in the Trip to Tuscon" fund! LOL But I promise I won't tell the dogs who keeps inspiring me to 'minimize' the treat budget. LOL
Mike,
"Bring a camera! "
The advice is almost as good as the photo.
Bill
Mike - You have some great sunsets. We can't compete in the east.
Mike, I always enjoy your pictures of the stark and vivid beauty of the desert! Great work!
Mike,
It appears to me that you have a great love of all of Gods creation and are always willing to share it with the rest of us. Again I thank you.
Don,
That I do. You're welcome!
Russell,
I appreciate the encouraging words; thanks for commenting!
Larry,
Of course, it's not going to be 108 back there today, either. LOL
Bill,
It's good to see you.
Carol,
I won't tell if you don't. :) Thanks for being the first to comment.
Mike in Tucson
Hi Mike
Saquaro Park is a great place for photograph.
Good luck and success.
Lou Ludwig
Hi Mike,
Wow! What a great photo! Very serene! Like a desert escape! Always afraid about getting poked by a cactus though! Haha! Just kidding! Have a good one!
:)
Matt
Matt,
We don't walk backwards in the desert! LOL
Lou,
Boy, it sure is! Thanks for stopping by to comment.
Mike in Tucson
I don't need a camera I have you talking all the photos I need. Thanks for another beautiful photo f your area.
Hi Mike,
Your spectacular photos continue to amaze me. And THANK YOU so much for taking your busy time out of your day to follow up with a phone call, you are one very special person!
Terry,
Glad to be of service! LOL
Lynda,
I'm glad to help; you're welcome!
Mike in Tucson
Great post and description of the area.I would like to visit it during the monsoon season some day. I miss the monsoons in India.
Hi there Little Brother!
Just a quick comment on your latest photos....they are incredible! I look forward to this wonderful blog with the photos. The blog and photos take me on a mini vacation to Arizona! Maybe it is time to come visit!
Smiles, Sis
Gita,
You would love it, I'm sure. The monsoons last into the first week of September, so you still have a chance this summer!
Nan,
Thanks for commenting; it would be great to have you and Dick visit! :)
Mike in Tucson
Put a visit to Saguaro National Park (west) on your "must do" list!
Hmm. I just might make that our next road trip!
Bruce,
You'll be in our back yard when you do. Make sure you call.
Mike in Tucson
WOW... is that a spectacular photo or what? Excellent shot, Mike!
Jesse,
Even at O-Dark-30, I'll take that as a compliment! LOL Thanks for the encouragement!
Mike in Tucson
this is an an amazing shot, if you don't belong to the flic'r sunsets group, you should, you'd be a super star!
Awesome shot, Mike! What a wonderful sunset!