After a hard night of work last night, my wonderful fiancé not only let me sleep in, but informed me when I woke up, that I could go on a baby free adventure, with my puppy.
The weather was perfect, puppy was excited, so we took off to Papago park, right on the border of Scottsdale and Phoenix.
It’s been one of my favorite spots for a quick little mini-hike and I haven’t been there since the weather warmed up… It was nice to trip around and take a few photos, take my time and not wrangle a toddler away from cactus that actually comes to YOU. Yes, I know, the stuff of nightmares.
Anyway, enjoy some of the sights I caught while out there!
These are called “Fairy Dusters”. I’m obsessed with them. They’re everywhere and not the most elusive of the desert flora, but I love them none the less.
I didn’t even try for this, I just took the same picture twice and the focus was opposite each time. I don’t have the most amazing camera, so this one made me happy.
The trails are beautiful, well maintained and super easy to navigate. Total beginners hike, but not much shade at all. Welcome to Arizona.
After finishing the loop, I walked down the trail to the base of Hole In The Rock.
The hike takes you around the back to get up to the top.
From the top you can see the South Mountain, Phoenix and everything in between. I’m really sorry about the horrible photo quality, this one was from my phone. Oops.
It’s a truly beautiful hike, takes only about 20 minutes and is really easy, it’s all ages appropriate for sure.
The park also features the Phoenix Zoo, the Phoenix Botanical Garden, the Oakland A’s spring training facility, the Hall of Flame which is a firefighting museum, and Papago Golf Course. See their website for more information.
Happy trails!
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