DesertBloom
DesertBloom
Grand Canyon views never fail to impress.
The remains of Montezuma Castle, perched 90 feet up a limestone cliff, remind us of the ingenuity of ancient builders. It is believed the Sinagua people inhabited this cliff dwelling from 1100 and 1425 AD.
From a distance, Chimney Rock rises above Sedona like a…well, like a chimney. A short but steep detour from the loop trail had us scrambling up to the base of the three spires that create Chimney Rock. What a view!
Native grasses provide spring color, contrasting with the red rocks of Arizona’s Grand Canyon.
After three weeks of traveling through the Arizona Desert, I finally stumbled upon a cactus with bright spring blooms.
The magical red rocks of Sedona, Arizona tower over all who wander the trails below.
The Fairy Duster (Calliandra eriophylla) is a low spreading shrub, commonly found in the deserts and arid grasslands of the southwest.
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Photos from Sue 