Saturday, December 5, 2015

Miller Peak Via Ramsey Canyon

My first hike of the season, the 9460-foot Miller Peak in the Huachuca Mountains. 12 miles round trip and only about 3,000 feet of elevation gain. Unfortunately, I showed up with my 950-foot Des Moines lungs so the air was a bit thin at 9,461 feet. 


























My good friend and hiking pal, Ira, right.











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Thursday, February 19, 2015

Whitewater Draw

This was our second visit to Whitewater Draw outside Bisbee, Arizona where we spend winters. This annual Sandhill Crane migration happens every January and February, and we headed out with a bunch of Bisbee artist friends to see it, some to draw, some top photograph. This beautiful (screech?) owl lives in a structure by the parking lot.

Beautiful day to observe thousands of birds from Siberia via Nebraska.



















Our little Bisbee group.

















































 

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