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Somehiker and Jim B., thank you for posting this here. I enjoyed the first episode and can't wait for Sun. evening!
Mike C.

Thank you Jim. Now that desert fever is setting in!

Mike C.

I really like that, Space Cowboy Thank you for sharing this. Mike C.

Nice pictures Paul! They really bring out the reason us desert rats do what we do. Looking at the Afton Canyon Mojave River crossing brings back the best of memories---now you really pumped up Cowboy Slim when he hits up Coyote Canyon later this month! Best to all of ya---Mike C. Brea, Ca.

Hello to both Jim and NP. I believe NP was referring to Grapevine Canyon about 80 or so miles east of Tuscon. It's been known for the working dude ranch out there that bears the same name. Yes, this is very close to Spirit Mountain indeed. Jim I understand your question as there are actually a few d...

Welcome to DUSA www. I don't live in the desert, but it gets hot in the summer where I do live. I keep my dry dog food in a garden shed which can get very hot and I've never had any problem. You could call the 800 number on the bag, or simply open it up and see if it smells normally like dog food as...

It's in the legume family I would assume. There are many different acacias as mentioned above. I blindly bought one from a nursery without knowing exactly what type (of acacia) it was. Nice tree, but still can't find which kind of acacia. The Boyce Arboretum is absolutely cool---they should know. Yo...

Just a guess on my part; Silktree. Also often called a Mimosa tree or Powderpuff tree. ALBIZIA JULIBRISSIN. Maybe someone will know for sure---good luck Mike C. Brea, Ca.

Looks to me some type of Acacia. Mike C. Brea, Ca.

Beautiful area! Wildlife does indeed exist! Mike C.