I was on a cruise on Dessert Belle Cruises in Saguaro Lake which is [...]west of Scottsdale, AZ.
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The saguaro (Carnegiea gigantea) is a tree-like cactus species in the monotypic genus Carnegiea, [...]that can grow to be over 40 ft (12 m) tall. It is native to the Sonoran Desert in Arizona, the Mexican state of Sonora, and the Whipple Mountains and Imperial County areas of California. The saguaro blossom is the state wildflower of Arizona. Its scientific name is given in honor of Andrew Carnegie. In 1994, Saguaro National Park, near Tucson, Arizona, was designated to help protect this species and its habitat. Saguaros have a relatively long lifespan, often exceeding 150 years. They may grow their first side arm around 75?100 years of age, but some never grow any arms. Arms are developed to increase the plants reproductive capacity, as more apices lead to more flowers and fruit. A saguaro can absorb and store considerable amounts of rainwater, visibly expanding in the process, while slowly using the stored water as needed. This characteristic enables the saguaro to survive during periods of drought. The saguaro cactus is a common image in Mexican culture and American Southwest films.
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Montezuma Castle National Monument, AZ
Tlaquepaque is a oasis in Sedona, AZ
Hummingbird on eggs
Oak Greek Canyon a little north of Sedona
Grand Canyon National Park, AZ. South Rim
Myself, Kim, for the first time in the Grand Canyon
Storm over the Grand Canyon
Cameron Trading Post, AZ
Upper Antelope Canyon near Page, North Arizona
Glen Canyon Dam, Page, North Arizona
Glen Canyon Dam Bridge
Standing on Sunset Crater Volcano and look at the Humpkreys Peak. A little north [...]of Flagstaff, AZ
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