Luxe Beat Magazine APRIL 2015 | Page 31

Travel our casita, we never imagined that the temperature would cool enough each evening and early morning to n oy a r in o r r a t it turned out that with newspaper delivered at our door, we could think of no better way to greet the nri than ith mornin off y th r th aromati nt o juniper wood wafting through the crisp dawn air. Nature was at our doorstep as we explored meandering paths through towering saguaro cacti and gigantic boulders, where the native chuckwalla lizards can sometimes be seen warming themselves on the rocks. We discovered several loop trails for walking and biking and found amazing views on the Boulders Trail, a short uphill hike to a perfect vantage point for watching the sunset. Th r ort off r i interpretative hikes both on property and at nearby recreational areas, but we opted to explore on our own. A short drive away, we found exquisite 360-degree views on the Pinnacle Peak Trail and an abundance of desert plants including prickly pear, jojoba and agave, from which tequila is made. Another day, hi a a ti mi oo on the Go John Trail at Cave Creek Regional Park, where we found endless opportunities to photograph th rt ora in in my favorite for the camera lens – the iconic saguaro cactus. 31