3/25/2014

March 24, 2014 Harquahala Mountain National Back Country Byway

Road Trip Day – Smile

John planned a nice off road trip for us to the top of the Harquahala Mountain via the National Back Country Byway.  Harquahala Mountain is straight ahead in this picture:

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After a quick stop at the trail head, we were off and running, well, riding.  Lots of saguaros:

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And beautiful flowers:

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The byway:

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Sue driving:

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All the girls were in one jeep and Susan drove – she did a great job.  Congratulations Susan – Smile.   I was very comfortable with her driving and for those who know me as a passenger in any vehicle, that says a lot.

The road continues up the mountain:

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Notice the red in the picture below – the ocotillos are blooming:

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Yep, that is the road up to the top:

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And the road from the top:

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What INCREDIBLE VIEWS:

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Isn’t this just amazing what can be done remotely:

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Here is the observatory (we did not find more info at the top Sad smile):

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Our crew: Andy, Geri, John, Bruce, Susan, and Mollie:

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On our way back down:

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Yikees:

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On our way back to Congress we found this:

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What a great trip.  We finished the evening by having dinner at Geri and John’s – Thank you.

Tomorrow starts my busy time with Bead Week so I may not be blogging until next month.

Until then, enjoy today – Smile

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