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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

Turkey Roosting

Turkey Roosting

I still remember my first time at South Llano River State Park.  It was in August of 2002.  There were turkeys brazenly wandering through the campground.   They were doing that thing where they spread out their tail feathers real pretty and dance around trying to get attention.   Well, it worked!  This impressive display of turkey … Continue reading Turkey Roosting