1️⃣ We went to Arizona for some hikes and exploration the other week and it was Rhys’ first time out of state. Never imagined it would take this long for that to happen, but it was a great time. Here’s a highlight reel.
2️⃣ Absolutely mesmerized by the red soil we encountered on this trip. From the hiking trails to the dog park to the spaces best left untouched. Cryptobiotic soil and cyanobacteria is endlessly fascinating.
3️⃣ I think high deserts are becoming one of my favorite ecological settings.
4️⃣ We ran into just about every climate on the way out- from a pit stop in Yuma that already felt like summer, to the hikes we went on north of Sedona that came with some thick, fluffy snowfall.
5️⃣ Best purchase on the trip? We didn’t have adequate warm gear for Rhys, so we hopped into a thrift shop and got him a puffy down jacket so big it’ll probably still fit him in a year. The entertainment value of watching him float around in that big puff was well worth the six bucks.