The past few days have been a trek through the last bit of New Mexico and the start of Arizona.
Cactus Forest, AZ.
As much as I love New Mexico, it was nice to begin a new state. Each one that we’ve traveled through seems to offer its own mix of geological originalities. One thing that we’ve experienced through Arizona, is its desert oases.
The first one was Seven Falls; this lies just outside of Tucson. This spot is a 4 mile hike each way (though with all the twists and turns, comes closer to between 11 and 12 miles total). At altitude and a temperature in the high 90s, this journey can catch you off guard if not properly outfitted with enough water to make it back. After finally arriving, the cool waters were a welcome relief to the baking sun.
The next day, we had a go at “The Crack”. A swimming and cliff jumping spot at Wet Beaver Creek about an hour drive southeast of Sedona. Another roughly 7-mile round trip (8 and change, realistically), this hike seemed a bit easier, and was a lot more rewarding with a couple hours jumping off their roughly 12 foot pitches (and nearly 40 feet if you’ve had a few and really feel like flying).
The next few days will include driving through Sedona, watching game 6 in Flagstaff, and camping on the north rim of the Grand Canyon. Can’t wait.