J2Davis' Nomadic Journey http://www.j2davis.com Wed, 08 Feb 2012 03:53:00 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Desert Botanical Garden – Phoenix, AZ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/J2davisNomadicJourney/~3/AxdU5P31V3o/ http://www.j2davis.com/2012/01/01/desert-botanical-garden-phoenix-az/#comments Mon, 02 Jan 2012 03:51:34 +0000 JacQ http://www.j2davis.com/?p=2093 We start the year 2012 by exploring the famous Desert Botanical Garden in Phoenix, AZ. It was well worth the $18/person. I think I would love to come back in the Spring and Summer when the flowers are in full bloom!

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]]> http://www.j2davis.com/2012/01/01/desert-botanical-garden-phoenix-az/feed/ 0 http://www.j2davis.com/2012/01/01/desert-botanical-garden-phoenix-az/ Hiking Vulture Peak Trail – Wickenburg, AZ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/J2davisNomadicJourney/~3/tmhppEpKZqk/ http://www.j2davis.com/2011/12/23/hiking-vulture-peak-trail-wickenburg-az/#comments Sat, 24 Dec 2011 03:49:45 +0000 JacQ http://www.j2davis.com/?p=2091 Tessa suggested we hike Vulture Peak in Wickenburg, AZ. It took us a while to find the trailhead due to Google Maps GPS taking us through the wrong turn. (DO NOT TURN at Vulture Peak Trail). You should only turn when you see the brown sign saying “Vulture Peak Trail .5″. It was a great hike and we had lots of fun exploring Wickenburg after the hike. Though we did not have enough time to make it to the Vulture Mine. Maybe next time.

Sign to look for when you are on Vulture Mine RoadVulture Peak Trail ParkingSign showing the trailsIf you have a jeep, you can cut the hike short by taking the 4WD access roadAwesome looking arborEntrance to the trailheadPre-hike group shot!Jeremy checking out the 4WD access roadHiking Vulture Peak Trail - Wickenburg, AZHiking Vulture Peak Trail - Wickenburg, AZSigning the logWe will be summiting the peak today~Hiking Vulture Peak Trail - Wickenburg, AZA pretty melow and easy start for the trailHiking Vulture Peak Trail - Wickenburg, AZHiking Vulture Peak Trail - Wickenburg, AZHiking Vulture Peak Trail - Wickenburg, AZHiking Vulture Peak Trail - Wickenburg, AZHiking Vulture Peak Trail - Wickenburg, AZHiking Vulture Peak Trail - Wickenburg, AZHiking Vulture Peak Trail - Wickenburg, AZIt's cold, but we are working up a sweatHiking Vulture Peak Trail - Wickenburg, AZThe Vulture Peak is getting closerLooking back to where we hiked fromTessa, the superwomanAngy taking a short break with usHiking Vulture Peak Trail - Wickenburg, AZBlisterfest has started, but I am having a great timeHiking Vulture Peak Trail - Wickenburg, AZHiking Vulture Peak Trail - Wickenburg, AZHiking Vulture Peak Trail - Wickenburg, AZHiking Vulture Peak Trail - Wickenburg, AZHiking Vulture Peak Trail - Wickenburg, AZHiking Vulture Peak Trail - Wickenburg, AZHiking Vulture Peak Trail - Wickenburg, AZHiking Vulture Peak Trail - Wickenburg, AZFinally at the saddle - end of the maintained trail.Group shot at the saddle before summitingA short but steep climb to the topTessa found her new tiny homeAngy having a great timeThe J2Davis shotHiking Vulture Peak Trail - Wickenburg, AZSurvey marker at the summitHiking Vulture Peak Trail - Wickenburg, AZHiking Vulture Peak Trail - Wickenburg, AZHiking Vulture Peak Trail - Wickenburg, AZGroup shot at the summitHiking Vulture Peak Trail - Wickenburg, AZ360 degree view of the summitGeocache box with log booksI signed the hikeariziona.com logbookHiking Vulture Peak Trail - Wickenburg, AZGirls goofing off~The strong wind up here made the cold worseHiking Vulture Peak Trail - Wickenburg, AZToo cold, let's head back down and explore WickenburgHiking Vulture Peak Trail - Wickenburg, AZThis is what we hiked to get to the summitAwesome hike at Vulture Peak. Highly recommended.Post hike meal at Tumbleweeds - Wickenburg, AZPost hike meal at Tumbleweeds - Wickenburg, AZHuckleberry flavored butter winsPost hike meal at Tumbleweeds - Wickenburg, AZPost hike meal at Tumbleweeds - Wickenburg, AZPost hike meal at Tumbleweeds - Wickenburg, AZPost hike meal at Tumbleweeds - Wickenburg, AZFree desert for everyone - Spice CakeCute decorPost hike meal at Tumbleweeds - Wickenburg, AZExplore Wickenburg, AZExplore Wickenburg, AZExplore Wickenburg, AZExplore Wickenburg, AZOops, took picture of random girl getting her picture takenExplore Wickenburg, AZExplore Wickenburg, AZExplore Wickenburg, AZExplore Wickenburg, AZJeremy being crazy~Explore Wickenburg, AZExplore Wickenburg, AZExplore Wickenburg, AZTessa the superwoman pulling the dollyExplore Wickenburg, AZOMG, cactus growing on palm tree!Explore Wickenburg, AZExplore Wickenburg, AZErm, this is a pretty realistic sculptureI love the design for this
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We stayed at Alpine Inn in Pagosa Springs. Cute little hotel that has reasonable pricing for a suite with Jacuzzi & Fireplace. Our stay was only $69.99/night with AAA discount.

Star on the hill in Pagosa SpringsCrazy icicle on our back tireGreat little hotel we stayed at - Alpine InnOn our way to Wolf Creek Ski AreaSnow covered highway, everyone is taking it slowStill dumping fresh snowOn our way to Wolf Creek Ski AreaOn our way to Wolf Creek Ski AreaAt the 4x4 parking lot at Wolf CreekI can feel it, a perfect day on the slopesExcited for our first ride of the seasonBase of Wolf Creek Ski AreaMonday traffic, pretty lightGot our half day ticketsGoPro ready to go~It is really cold~J2Davis shotJeremy is ready to rideThe Raven ChairWe are going to come down that slope~View from the top on the other side of the slopesTop of Bonanza ChairTop of Bonanza ChairTop of Bonanza ChairTop of Bonanza ChairTop of Bonanza ChairChecking out which way to goJacq is all geared up to hit the powder!Trail sign at Bonanza ChairTaking a quit break before heading down the Bonanza CrossoverJacq stuck in deep powder~Covered in snowA great day to start the season~ We will be back!Beautiful sun ray hitting the snow covered hillsBeautiful sun ray hitting the snow covered hillsBeautiful sun ray hitting the snow covered hillsBeautiful sun ray hitting the snow covered hillsBeautiful sun ray hitting the snow covered hillsAround the bend, heavy snow!Beautiful San Juan MountainsBeautiful San Juan MountainsHeavy snow and fog on the way back to Pagosa SpringsHeavy snow and fog on the way back to Pagosa SpringsHeavy snow and fog on the way back to Pagosa SpringsVery little visibilityHeavy snow and fog on the way back to Pagosa SpringsHeavy snow and fog on the way back to Pagosa SpringsHeavy snow and fog on the way back to Pagosa SpringsHeavy snow and fog on the way back to Pagosa SpringsHeavy snow and fog on the way back to Pagosa SpringsHeavy snow and fog on the way back to Pagosa SpringsHeavy snow and fog on the way back to Pagosa SpringsLovely sunset on the way backLovely sunset on the way backLovely sunset on the way backLovely sunset on the way backLovely sunset on the way backLovely sunset on the way backLovely sunset on the way backSnow covered field in Pagosa SpringsAwesome cloudsCloseup of the awesome clouds
]]> http://www.j2davis.com/2011/12/05/wolf-creek-ski-area/feed/ 0 http://www.j2davis.com/2011/12/05/wolf-creek-ski-area/ Hiking Peralta Trail #102 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/J2davisNomadicJourney/~3/Bs1b3zqIlIk/ http://www.j2davis.com/2011/11/26/hiking-peralta-trail-102/#comments Sun, 27 Nov 2011 01:57:55 +0000 JacQ http://www.j2davis.com/?p=2081 Tessa gathered the gang for a hike today.Even though I taped up, blisters still covered my feet 1.5 miles into the hike. It was painful, but the hike was fun.

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