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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.
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