Overjoyed that my first attempt at using my tripod attached to a trail sign was moderately successful!
Cholla cactus - great to look at, not so good to hug!
I had this view of the majestic Catalina Mountains each morning at sunrise.
Saguaro cacti, or as I like to call them ‘bird hotels” since each cactus can house a dozen or more birds.
I was even lucky enough to enjoy the parks with my parents, who live close by!