Well, no washes running but quite a few did, I just missed it. Hiked Atascosa which I haven't in years and big view with big clouds and some rain. Past Ruby heading into Arivaca quite a few places, the normal , with pools and debris on the road. Past Arivaca to the checkpoint quite a few areas with ...

Thunder, and some more significant rain right now. Trying to get out of here in an hour or so.

All it needs is for a nice rainmaker to park itself over one area. Fri nite Nogales calls for 1-2 inches of rain, not a lot as dry as it's been but I can hope. I'll just be glad to get wet!

If the forecast pans out might have to head down south to my favorite haunts to capture some flooding washes and highs in Nogales area projected to be under 80 degrees. We shall see!

Saw some feral horses in the San Rafael Swell, with little ones, and a dead cow on the Cedar Mesa despite many signs all over up there of cows on the road. I had a calf run out in front of me along the road to Ticaboo and I was able to lock the Toyota up and miss the little bugger. The FJ would have...

https://www.nps.gov/deva/learn/historyculture/keane-wonder-mine.htm I was there back in the day, really a neat place. Although they have covered the openings I've been there and done that. What I do remember was the incredible view down the tramway to the valley way below. I am headed there next wee...

Roads if dry have very sandy stretches. Of course permit required. Christmas Pass has some short rocky sections, can't remember if 4wd needed. I would take something to stuff under tires in case bogged down in sand. And I am not sure if AWD vs 4WD is allowed on the range. Sierra Pinta summit great v...

Since I do not hike on trails very much I do not have a least favorite. Some would say my recent hikes have mucho boring photography, but I like the desolation of the desert I believe moreso than the forested areas. I do like areas with water and rock, but rock wins out for me.

I feel bad because I forgot all about it till now. I even started a thread about it somewhere.

Been to the "royal arch" in the area and done some off trail, haven't done the "peak". Most of the mountains are somewhat rugged looking. Coyote peak near the highway is impressive looking and might be technical at least from my view. Roads are good but sandy in general. A very bad area if lots of r...

Used to hang my food years ago. too many times no suitable areas and if in really bad weather don't want to be out trying to toss a rock with a line over a branch. I use Aloksaks, take several sizes and all odorous items go in there. A food bag, a bag for stuff like sunblock, bug spray, a bag for it...

As everyone else has suggested, Buckskin, the general area is great. White Pockets is great, if damp is better with the sand slightly wet for driving in ( not for the rest of those clay based roads). Off Cottonwood Canyon road you could day hike Yellow Rock out of the Hackberry canyon TH, no permit ...

Anza Borrego is nice but is getting busier. The southern end is a little more remote feeling I guess, the northern area near Borrego Springs and the off road areas are more packed. It is southern Cali after all! I noted your drive time but Saline Valley in Death Valley NP is a great place. Lots to s...

For 2018 get into even better condition, stay healthy, stay happy, try to get back to the LMT in Death Valley, Backpacking in some other side canyons of the Inyo's, a couple of old and off trail completions in the Galiuros', explore more in some lesser known corners for me, the Peloncillo's at the N...

Well, did some nice hiking, some mine exploring, some short back packs, and more. Lost the boyfriend of over 10 years, lost 25 lbs, feeling a whole heck of a lot better and making more plans for more stuff to do. My photography is really driving me, and I am actually experimenting with some older le...

For me the proof of the photo is printing out say a 13 by 19 on my old Canon 9000Pro Mark 2 printer. If it looks sharp and good even color saturation, the the camera has done the job, even with low post processing. I print out letter size photos weekly to put up at work ( if I miss a week I hear abo...

I have a netting I use from a craft store with magnets for the mosquito bug screen as needed in back. Also have a "plug" so can shut back door but it doesn't lock to be able to push it open to get out easily for the FJ. It has a fold down deck to level it for the bed. I have used the same 4 inch mem...

I sleep in the FJ and can sleep in the Jeep. Both vehicles have the rear seating removed and stored in the garage. Items that end up outside I usually put in dry bags in case of rain, under the vehicle. If I sleep outside it's a cowboy camp, want to see the stars. It is very nice inside when the win...

If you are an AZ resident and have a good background check, the permit issued for visitors is now for 1 year; versus the 30 day deal they were doing. Garden Canyon is looking to be about two weeks out for fall color. Maybe three red maples. I drove by some live fire today, the military guys get all ...

I was just thinking I should drop in for a visit. What a unique and interesting person. The old saying "they broke the mold when they made her" is so true. RIP, although the peace part didn't apply to her. She was a rebel. From what she shared with me, she had a full, exciting, purposeful life.