Hi, Thank you for your reply! Are those frogs, or Colorado River Toads? I ask, as those Toads secrete a poisonous toxin thru their skin that causes respiratory paralysis. I have seen them in Tucson & Phoenix. My puppy, licked one of them in Tucson, it was an emergency that poison control said I ...

Hi there, My first post! I am a beginner backpacker in my 50s, with a joint replacement. 30 years ago, I used to do basecamp backcountry camping in the Midwest, but nothing since. I have a joint replacement, & not terribly in great shape, but do walk the dog 2.5 miles every other day or so. I am...