Tanque Verde Falls

Waterfalls in Tucson? Yes.

This is part 3 of the Redington Pass adventure.  It's a rough hike along the way, but worth it all once you've reached the Tanque Verde Falls. 

Getting there can be difficult and you have to climb many rocks making this an excellent day hike in March and April.

You have to climb a steep hill to reach this little canyon oasis.  Next to the waterfall is our beautiful Arizona Cottonwood which is commonly found along rivers/creeks here.

Please be careful during monsoon in our summer months or during a big rain event as people have lost their lives here.  A story comes to mind of a college student who jumped in after his poor little puppy and never returned.  Bring your swim suit but be careful of the rocks in the water.  These falls are wonderful but many college kids are new to the area and don't always understand the dangers of our desert. However, this is a popular place that is in a spot where not everyone can get to......

....therefore making it a Tucson treasure for hikers who want to escape from the general tourist population.

Happy Adventures from Tanque Verde Falls!!!

Big Sur

Notice the waterfall on the left

Ohhhh...the weekend is almost here.  My class starts Saturday at the Tucson Botanical Gardens and I am excited.  So I'm taking a break from the garden talk and into images that excite the imagination for your garden and maybe a place to visit.......

Big Sur is located off of Highway 1 South of Santa Cruz.  There are several trails around the area and if you can, stay a night or two to enjoy the ocean views and waterfall.  I certainly wish I had more time visiting this place.

There are lots of plants to see and some historic places along the ocean that will grab your attention.  I would save this for the Highway 1 trip.  Start off in beautiful Santa Barbara and work north.  Go as far as you can and bring a good camera to take some amazing pics.  Just bring some money as there aren't many gas stations along the way and the ones that are there charge a pretty penny to the fill your empty tank:) Happy adventures wherever they may be...in the garden or on the road:)

My sister and brother-in-law....I waited for that one:) This shot was awesome:)