Take a stroll on the Native Plant Trail at the Lost Dutchman State Park. Learn about local plants and animals. Or just enjoy the scenery. Native Plant Trail The Native Plant Trail is located next to the Visitor Center. There is parking to the north and west of the Visitor Center. Restrooms are also available […]
Location The parking lot is about 4 miles northwest of Florence, Arizona. Head north on Pinal Parkway Ave for ~ 1.7 miles. Then turn west on Hunt Highway for 1.6 miles. The parking lot is a dirt area on the north side of the road. Amenities and Trail There are no restrooms. Walk under the […]
Hay? Yes, straw hay bales are scattered all around Queen Creek, Arizona businesses for you to find. As of October 17, 2020, when we went exploring, there were 49 hay bales to locate between October 5 through October 31, 2020. Ready to take on the #HayQC challenge? The Challenge Note the straw hay bales are […]
The Town of Queen Creek has 11 miles of multi-use trails. They are along the Queen Creek Wash and the Sonoqui Wash. Today we get to share photos of the Queen Creek Wash Trail. Queen Creek Wash Trail This hike is a line, therefore not a loop. You could walk down and back. Maybe have […]
J Lohr Vineyards & Wines was the wine host for this week’s virtual wine dinner. J Lohr is a California winery. We learned that they have over 3,700 acres of estate vineyards in Paso Robles, Monterey County, and the Napa Valley. Pick-up Wines and Dinner If you have not read our past virtual wine dinners […]
Happy National Grandparents Day to everyone. We attended a National Grandparents Day festival with various outdoor entertainment options to enjoy. Mask Painting Everyone was respectful of keeping distance and wearing masks. We had an opportunity to pant face masks. We were provided different types of facemasks, paintbrushes, and many colors of paint. I love being […]
Who is Mansel Carter? Mansel Carter was born in 1902 near Quaker City, Ohio, as reported by Facing East Valley’s past Gary Nelson April 10, 2004 Eastvalley.com. QueenCreek.org calls Mr. Carter “Man of the Mountain.” The site also reports that he lived in Gilbert, AZ and thought it was getting too crowded and moved out […]
Will you be exploring Queen Creek, Arizona any time soon? Did you know there are multiple outdoor art pieces spread out in the town? Join us as we wander through town finding outdoor art. Have you ever lived in a place where you worked and shopped and one day you notice a statue that you […]
Inner Basin trail has beautiful Aspen tree forests patches. I can imagine what it would look like with all the autumn leaves changing colors in the fall. Getting There If you land at Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport head north for about ~200 miles. It is ~15 miles north of Flagstaff on paved and dirt Forest Roads. […]
Walnut Canyon National Monument in Flagstaff, Arizona was like taking a step back in time to visit the homes of ancient inhabitants. We visited in August 2020. When we arrived we spoke with the Park Ranger who shared with us that the park had only reopened a week prior due to COVID-19 closures. There are […]
