March 11, 2022 - Saguaro National Park

 Today we hiked 5 miles in the desert at Saguaro National Park. It was a perfect day - a little cool breeze and sunny skies.

Staghorn Cholla

Saguaro

Strawberry Hedgehog Cactus

Yellow Paloverde

Prickly Pear

Brittlebush

Fairy Duster

Cholla

Teddy Bear Cholla

Barrel Cactus - they always lean south toward the sun.

Turpentine 

Ocotillo

Graham's Nipple Cactus

Desert Spoon

Prickly Phlox

Kurt identifying plants

Dead Cholla

The colorful plants in the desert.

Pencil Cholla

Desert Christmas Cactus

After our hike, we cleaned up and went to Beso’s for tacos in Tucson.  Fantastic!

The yummy salsa sampler

Cheers!