This is located on the northwest portion of the Diamond Peak Wilderness area. Sun rising over Diamond Peak. The tart, sweet, r.

Exotic Beauty Close to Home. It is said that some of the rarest flowers bloom in unexpected places. On Saturday, October 16, 2010, deep in the dense jungle of the Valley River Mall, I discovered one of the most colorful displays of exotic orchids that you can find anywhere. It was the Fall Orchid Show and Sale! It was a two day event and I tried to get there early to see the flowers before the crowds arrive and the best flower sold. They do bloom for a l.

The canyon is home to more than just flora and fauna, as there are several bed and breakfasts, the Santa Rita Lodge and Chuparosa Inn.

After spending a couple days in the northern Phoenix Metro area, Wednesday February 16, we did a day trip from Apache Junction via Highway 88 back to Green Valley. This highway is a very popular scenic route that circles a portion of the Superstition Mountains, northeast of Phoenix. Superstition Sunset from Apache Junction.

Those were the words of an adventurous friend of mine from Benson, Arizona. He was right about this being one of those kind of Best Kept Secrets of places to see. We had planned a trip to New Mexico to see my son planned the weekend of February 19 and 20. There is a large parking area at the mouth of the canyon and has very nice picnic area. There are numerous white ba.