RJ Peak, viewed from Trail #8A. It's higher than it looks.

RJ Peak

2023-05-29 0

TL;DR Like North Mountain, but on dirt instead of pavement. Great views. I discovered this hike totally by accident: I usually drive Shea to my […]

Looking at Moscow Peak (left) and Mount Union from the Mount Davis OP.

Mount Davis

2023-05-25 0

Our plan was to do the usual double summit, but Yankee Doodle Trail #284 up Mount Union is closed. (It crosses a deeded mining claim, […]

Hiking Beer #8 and Other Beer-li-ness

Hiking Beer #8

2023-04-05 0

April 7th, National Beer Day, celebrates Prohibition’s repeal 90 years ago, in 1933. During Prohibition, sacramental wine was legal for church purposes, and it is […]

Kingsnake's Dashcam #106

Kingsnake’s Dashcam #106

2023-03-26 0

In Maryland last week, so expect plenty of Crab-by drivers — Haha! Get it? — in the next Kingsnake’s Dashcam! Phoenix Traffic Stress Disorder (PTSD) […]

Coulter's lupine were dominant on the east side of Hill 2308. (Also tons of them on I-8 and along AZ-84.)

Stanfield Hill 2308 Loop

2023-03-21 0

Tuesday, I was scheduled for my monthly Lunch With Mom in Casa Grande. Wednesday, I was supposed to be hiking Seven Springs to Cave Creek with LosDosSloFolks, from […]