Empire Ranch

The ranch sits at the heart of the 42,000-acre Las Cienegas National Conservation Area, on public lands acquired and administered since 1988.

Madera Canyon

Madera Canyon is famous for birding, and it did not disappoint.

Our last stop in Sabino Canyon was very close to my cousin’s home, so he knew it well.

With recent rains, we were able to see an impressive waterfall at Tanque Verde, Arizona.

Tucson’s Agua Caliente Park is recovering well after the fire.

Gordon Hirabayashi is an American I am never going to forget.

David prefers staying away from people and off the main trails.

My first full day in Arizona was a full day indeed.

I was in Phoenix anyway, so I made time to stop at the Heard Museum to see my friend’s art installation.

A few parting shots from a pretty great birthday weekend in Tillamook, Oregon.