My husband and I went on a long day hike following a tributary of the Verde River this last weekend. We saw many signs of spring in the lupine, Desert Marigold, Indian Paintbrush, ladybugs and leaves just starting to bud on the Arizona sycamore …
Park Begins to Empty as Winter Approaches
In any given year, the shortening days of autumn herald in a seasonal repositioning of the canyon's many sentient beings. Elk, condors, tarantulas, pinion jays, and others prepare to relocate or hunker down as temperatures drop, and the snow begins …
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Canyon Critters Take Center Stage
Who could blame the canyon's condors, cougars, and chuckwallas for having a chip on their shoulder? After all, the average visitor is drawn to the park more for the dramatic scenery than the wide array of fauna. However, once the visual …