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  • Karen Tumberg
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Tubac Arizona

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  • Trip start
    February 13, 2025
    Karen TumbergTubac ArizonaTraveler
    The Turk's Head is only viewable from this site.This is a hole where the Indians ground grain that they raised in this area.Yes, it was a great day for shirts and short sleeved teesOn our drive out, we encountered 2 long horn cows. They are quite thin but can live in this environm

    Superstition Mountain

    February 13, 2025 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 12 °C

    We decided to walk the Lost Goldmine Trail to the Turks Head. It was 64⁰, plenty warm for a walk in the desert. Before we got to the parking lot, a squadron of javelinas crossed the road! Adults, mid size and littles. This was a little too long for our first walk. Legs and hips were really tired.Read more

  • Karen TumbergTubac ArizonaTraveler
    At Abe's Old Tumacacori Bar. Beautiful day to sit outside.
    These are Michelada drinks. Delicious. We added our new to these.PoolPath from one end to the other.Blooming plants along the path.Most places are owned by retired folks.Our stay. 304 Post Way.

    Our stay

    February 14, 2025 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 19 °C

    We took a walk to our town this morning just to check it out. Mostly galleries and fine arts. Today was Monday so most businesses were closed. Then we took a little drive.

  • Karen TumbergTubac ArizonaTraveler
    This is a private patio that leads to the front door.
    Family roomKitchen.Bedroom. Similar one on second floor. King bed.Bathroom with plenty of roomWalk-in closet. Total of 18 steps to second floor where second bedroom is located.We needed exercise so went for a walk on our favorite trail.

    Our Tubac stay

    February 14, 2025 in the United States ⋅ 🌬 19 °C

    We moved into our place in Tubac. The 'town' is a short 15 minute walk away. The place is part of a complex. Most places are no older than 15 years.

  • Karen TumbergTubac ArizonaTraveler
    The beginning.Pecan orchardTrenching for underground sprinklersCholla along the way.Entrance to the desert garden which had many varieties of desert plants everywhere.Black capped SparrowHouse finchesA memorial for a sonInside the memorialVeggies cared for by volunteersGophers or whatever asking the wayStopped at the Longhorn Saloon for a cold one

    Abrego Trail

    February 18, 2025 in the United States ⋅ 🌙 11 °C

    We decided to do the Abrego Trail today which is part of the Juan Bautista trail. We passed a desert garden along with a pecan orchard. 75⁰.

  • Karen TumbergTubac ArizonaTraveler
    Saw this bird, either a black vulture or hawk.
    The mighty River!A little different flora in some areas.We crossed the mighty Mississippi a total of 4 times. We were glad the boards held up!Very dry along the river in most places.The Patton Hummingbird place. Oh my, we saw hummingbirds that were so cool. Phenomenal docent.

    Juan Bautista trail #2

    February 21, 2025 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 15 °C

    We decide to walk the opposite direction today from the same starting point as yesterday by the Tumacacori site. Beautiful day, we did get warm.

  • Karen TumbergTubac ArizonaTraveler
    Squirrel. He was on a limb that had leafed out
    He crashed to the ground and ate his prize!No clouds for 48 hours. No photo shopping on the sky. It's really blue.The bridge over the mighty Mississippi!The river1Tubac Jacks. Old farts listening to am old fart playing his guitar.

    Anza Trail from Tubac

    February 23, 2025 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 19 °C

    We walked the Anza Trail again today. We turned around right before the 'bridge' we crossed previously. The only animal we saw was a squirrel that scared the crap out of me! Went to town for a beer and water after. Thirsty and tired.Read more

  • Karen TumbergTubac ArizonaTraveler
    Cottonwoods haven't leafed out yet.
    San Pedro River. It's really low.Blue heron nests. We saw birds in them a few years back.This area usually has a lot of water. No birds and the smell was of decay. Water is needed.San Pedro House.I tried to capture the blimp but missed. No clouds. Blimp was fully up!

    Sierra Vista

    February 24, 2025 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 23 °C

    We were going to hike in the Patagonia Senoita Creek Preserve but the gates were closed. So we decided to go to Sierra Vista. Once there, we chose to go to the San Pedro Riparian Conservation area where we visited numerous times. It was so warm, 82⁰, that our walk wasn't very long.Read more

  • Karen TumbergTubac ArizonaTraveler
    Not a cloud in site. Looking east.
    We were in the Art District so murals abound. Captured a coupleMuralOur creation. 14"x 14" table. They will grout it for us.

    Tucson and art

    February 25, 2025 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 23 °C

    Over the past year, we saved money to create our tile table. Last year we made a wall hanging and absolutely loved it. You pick out tiles that are in small boxes and arrange them in the size you selected. We packed them in. Glorious day, clear and low 80s.Read more

  • Karen TumbergTubac ArizonaTraveler
    Ducks on the San Juan RiverAnother day work no cloudsThe historic Tomacacari Mission.

    More Anza trail

    March 2, 2025 in the United States ⋅ 🌙 13 °C

    Today, Chris and I did our usual walk along the Anza Trail while Nikki had some pool time. We all went to the Tomacacari Museum 4 miles away. We decided to go to Rio Rico for a Mexican dinner. It was delicious!Read more

  • Karen TumbergTubac ArizonaTraveler
    The three of us.
    Amigos Burgers and Beer. Really cool inside. The Sonoran Hot dogs were soooo good.After we dropped off Nikki, we went to Moto Sonoran brewery. Excellent.

    Nikki returns home

    March 3, 2025 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 12 °C

    Today Nikki had to return to Boston. We stopped at the St. Xavier Mission on the way to Tucson. This site is an old church and surrounding buildings that have been restored. The docent was soo knowledgeable. Unfortunately, I did not take any pics. After this we had lunch then off to the airport.Read more

  • Karen TumbergTubac ArizonaTraveler
    Another nice sunny day

    Anza Trail to Gertrudis Trail and beyond

    March 4, 2025 in the United States ⋅ 🌙 8 °C

    We did another 4 mile walk today. Coolest day so far, only 63⁰. Grasses along the river are really growing. Trees are leafing out and birds are arriving. At some points, you could hear 4 different birds just chirping away. Cedar waxwing, Cardinal, lesser goldfinch, woodpecker and others.Read more

  • Karen TumbergTubac ArizonaTraveler
    The beginning of the trail.
    The train tracks.Old rail cars from a previous flood.Santa Cruz River. Nice and clear.The board crossing.Cattle roam freely. Gates, seen at the back, must be kept closed. Cows love it here!After the walk, we picked up our finished table in Tucson.I captured a couple of beautiful sunsets on the way home.This is gorgeous as well!

    Richard Williams Trail

    March 5, 2025 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 18 °C

    We drove south about 4 miles to the Richard Williams Trail and walked north up to the Santa Cruz board crossing. We've been to this point numerous times but from the other direction. This trail went along a railroad for a while. We did see 4 deer, smaller and grayer than ours. Nice day, no wind.Read more

  • Karen TumbergTubac ArizonaTraveler
    Snow on Friday!
    Clear day but breezy and cool.Santa Cruz RiverThis field was full of yellow flowers last year. This year it's brown. Not enough rain.I did capture this black swallowtail on our patio!He loved the petunias!! Beautiful underside of the wings!

    Anza Trail

    March 8, 2025 ⋅ ☀️ 11 °C

    We did not walk on Friday as it was raining!! A few snow flurries mixed in. The mountains to the east got some!
    We walked on Saturday, but nothing spectacular. Just had to get out.

  • Karen TumbergTubac ArizonaTraveler
    Beautiful day. No clouds. Slight breeze.
    I always have to get a river pic! The only wildlife we saw was a Hereford in the bushes.

    Anza Trail from Tomacacari

    March 9, 2025 ⋅ ☀️ 15 °C

    Today's walk was almost 5 miles. We are determined to walk from this street to our town and back before we leave. It's a total of 7 miles!! We need a cooler day and will bring water!
    It appeared that the Santa Cruz was a little muddier and deeper than before. Although it's not a very big river.Read more

  • Karen TumbergTubac ArizonaTraveler
    Beautiful day
    Javelinas in the bushesClose javelinasWe did see 3 deer but too far away.The riverNorthern CardinalSome variety of bunting

    Javelinas, finally

    March 10, 2025 in the United States ⋅ 🌙 13 °C

    Today we finally saw javelinas that were close enough to photo! Clear day, rather warm when we returned. Heard and saw a northern cardinal and some variety of bunting.

  • Karen TumbergTubac ArizonaTraveler
    Santa Cruz River. I've taken several photos at the stop.
    Not sure what kind of frog but it was hard to see .The bridge area. We did see 4 ducks in the river.Snow in the mountains just east of here.

    Anza Trail

    March 15, 2025 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 12 °C

    We went on our usual Anza Trail walk today. We cross the river on 4 boards and then turn around at a gate about . 25 miles later. If we go thru the gate, we will end up at the Tumacacori Mission. No javelinas and no deer.
    It's been cool and rainy the last couple of days so this was our first walk in a couple of days.    Read more

  • Karen TumbergTubac ArizonaTraveler
    Beginning of the trail.
    CottonwoodsOne of the gates we had to pass thru. Old railroad car on the sideSanta Cruz RiverRiver crossingRiver crossing areaFrontage road bridgeTurnaround pointLazy winding riverJune and his dog Lucy. She likes to hunt for mice and lizardsA welcome site at the end of the 5 mile walk

    Richard Williams Trail

    March 16, 2025 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C

    We walked the Richard Williams Trail again today. Went out 2.5 miles and then back. Nothing spectacular. Trees are leafing. Trail is getting dry even after the rain. Lots of people walking.

  • Karen TumbergTubac ArizonaTraveler
    The ranch
    No shade anywhereLocation of the trailPlants around the area support the monarch butterfly.The only person that died during the trek was a woman that gave birth to a boy.Sure of where the woman passed.No shade here either. Last year the trail had flowers on both sides. This year nothing.Devil's claw. Natives used this to make baskets.The ranch has a lake and this egret was fishing.Shrub with rose like flowersAnother shrub

    Canoa Ranch Trail

    March 17, 2025 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 16 °C

    We chose to walk this trail today. We had been on part of it last year but from the other direction. It was 76⁰ when we started and 88⁰ when we ended. A little too warm for a desert walk with no shade.Read more

  • Karen TumbergTubac ArizonaTraveler
    Growth asking the river
    The water is very cleanThe little deerCar graveyard on the edgeLovely greenAnza trail sign1BeetleRiver as we passed over the 4 board bridgeOur turnaround. We have come to this point before but from the other direction.

    Last Anza Trail walk

    March 19, 2025 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 15 °C

    We left the Tumacacori Mission at 10:50 for our last walk this year. 63⁰ but way better than 80⁰! We headed south. Trees, shrubs and grasses are really getting going. We saw a small deer feeding in the river. All he did was look at us! We turned back after walking 2+ miles. A huge beetle was on the path. We continued beyond our starting point and turned around at the gate. Now we only had 1 more mile to go before we could sit in the car! Great last day!Read more

  • Karen TumbergTubac ArizonaTraveler
    Tailgating before the game
    FieldBillboard sign I couldn't pass upJust the 3 of usGroupAnother group photoThe gals

    Baseball in Mesa

    March 22, 2025 in the United States ⋅ 🌙 15 °C

    Today all 6 of us went to the A's bb game at Hohokam Stadium. 82⁰ sunny and no wind. A couple of childhood friends parked next to us. The guys took our pic! At the game we meet a gal and her 2 sisters. They have 3 more sisters and 2 brothers. Another big family! A's won the game in the bottom of the 9th on a safe slide at home plate. Final score 4-3!Read more

  • Karen TumbergTubac ArizonaTraveler
    Put this up yesterday. Hummers were busy. The birds found it also!!
    Hohokam Stadium in Mesa.Parking lot pic.The fieldThe girlsThe groupMet 3 sisters at the game that had 3 more sisters and 2 brothers.

    Baseball in Mesa

    March 22, 2025 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 27 °C

    Today was a baseball day in Mesa, Athletics vs Brewers. Sal and Sean flew in yesterday. Beautiful day, sunny and no wind. 83⁰. Pam and Jim met us at the ballpark. We met two guys who were Brewers fans and childhood friends since junior high. They parked beside us and took a pic of us! The A's won the game in the bottom of the ninth on a safe call at home plate. Final score was 4-3!!!Read more

  • Karen TumbergTubac ArizonaTraveler

    Butterfly room

    March 23, 2025 in the United States ⋅ 🌙 16 °C

    The butterfly room was so cool. Nice and warm and humid. Butterflies everywhere. This was within the Botanical Gardens.

  • Karen TumbergTubac ArizonaTraveler
    It is a REAL fever!
    DisplayMy favorite. Right by the exit nestled in some others.

    Orchid room

    Mar 23–26, 2025 in the United States ⋅ 🌙 15 °C

    These are pics inside the orchid room. As I entered my mouth fell open. It was stunning! Some were so unique. Some orchids were sent here from Hawaii in various stages of growth so the display would always be beautiful. I may have to try growing these again!!Read more

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