My wife and I will be taking our first desert hiking experience during the third week of April in the Wabayuma Peak wilderness area and was wondering if we could get some some info on what we should expect, or just any useful pointers. Are flying insects such as mosquitoes a problem in Arizona. Any ...

I am interested in visiting this area in mid April-2003 for a couple nights. I have no desert hiking experience being from Ky, but have backpacked for many years in all areas around my home. My wife will be joining me on condition that I take her to Vegas for a couple days. Is this area a good pick ...