Lakeside Homes

Arizona is a very dry state, and one of the things communities have done is build man-made lakes. Definitely adds a different feeling then many lake-front properties you see. Residents will get exclusive access to "their" community lake and they are often stocked with fish.

This was taken in Tempe, Arizona.

Cactus Nest

A large bird built her nest high up in the center of one of the saguaros. We tried to get close enough to make out what type of bird it was, but it flew away before we could identify it.

This was taken in the San Tan Mountains, in Arizona.

Confused

Many people think that saguaro's only grow with one central trunk and two or three neat arms coming from either side. Fact is they grow however they want to! Here is a great example as the arms are growing from all sides, and even arms growing off the arms.

This was taken in the San Tan Mountains, Arizona.

Tall!

Here's a shot from the bottom of an average height saguaro cactus. Hope this gives you an idea of just how tall these tend to grow! This was taken in the San Tan Mountains in Arizona.

Cholla Bud

Staying with the cactus theme this week, here is a cholla cactus as it just begins to bud. This was taken in the San Tan Mountains in Arizona.

Cactus in the Snow

Cactus covered in snow. This was taken at the Grand Canyon in Northern Arizona.

Saguaro Skeleton

This was taken in the San Tan Mountains in Arizona.