Month: April 2018

Saguaro – Iconic Western Desert Cactus

Saguaro – Iconic Western Desert Cactus

During the second day at Picacho Peak State Park in Arizona, I told the ranger in the ranger station that I never expected to see a saguaro forest in my lifetime.  Modestly, he replied, "This is nothing.  Have you seen the two National Saguaro Parks outside of Tuscon?"  We had just driven through Tuscon the … Continue reading Saguaro – Iconic Western Desert Cactus

Springtime in the Desert at Rockhound State Park, New Mexico

Springtime in the Desert at Rockhound State Park, New Mexico

Nestled up in a mountain overlooking Deming New Mexico, Rockhound State Park is a quiet peaceful park.   Seeing Deming from the park  during the day isn't nearly as interesting as the view after sunset.  The lights are spectacular. The park seems to be landscaped into the side of the mountain.  Our site, level from side … Continue reading Springtime in the Desert at Rockhound State Park, New Mexico