Wednesday, September 26, 2018

Autumn Comes Again to the Valley of the Sun



     Our 2018 Harvest Moon (first full moon nearest the autumnal equinox) is now over and even for those of us who live in the summer heat of the Sonoran Desert, our thoughts turn to the cooler temperatures and magnificent colors of another Arizona autumn.  Although the hardwood forest of other parts of the United States may be considered the champions of fall colors, Arizona does have several sensational fall road trips that can take one to some very spectacular autumn landscapes.  So, if you are tired of the heat and looking for some wonderful autumn colors in Arizona’s cool north country, let us suggest you check out the following links… 

    -    great overview about Arizona Autumn Colors in the Sept 21, 2018 Arizona Republic - https://www.azcentral.com/story/travel/arizona/road-trips/2018/09/21/where-see-arizona-fall-leaves-2018/1353981002/

-La Posada/Hopi Mesas - two of our favorite locations in Arizona and always lovely to visit - http://laposada.org/ and http://www.experiencehopi.com/

-Sedona & Oak Creek Canyon - Fall is wonderful at these two special destinations - https://www.sedona.net/sedona-fall-colors

-Chiricahua Wilderness - Balance rocks and autumn colors - always a great trip to southern Arizona - http://www.amwest-travel.com/awt_maplecamp.html

Boyce Thompson Arboretum - always love Boyce Thompson - http://www.btarboretum.org/

Nearby Prescott - https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/prescott/home/?cid=FSEPRD594609  and Payson - https://www.paysonrimcountry.com/payson-fall-colors

Get out and enjoy Arizona’s autumn colors - the time is now!!!   Here are a few of our favorite autumn pictures we have taken over the years…


Leaves of Prescott

San Francisco Peaks, Flagstaff

San Francisco Peaks, Flagstaff

Hart Prairie, Flagstaff

Hart Prairie, Flagstaff

Aspen near Flagstaff

Aspen in White Mountains near Greer


Mt Humphreys, Flagstaff

Autumn at Sunset Crater National Monument

Just love fall sunflowers!