Summer at the Arboretum

Living in the Queen Creek area allows you access to some wonderful natural beauty within driving distance. One of my favorites is the Boyce Thompson Arboretum in Superior. It's a 20 minute scenic drive off US Highway 60 from Apache Junction and the Ironwood Exit near Queen Creek.




They have some wonderful walking paths and trails with excellent cactus specimens and other desert plants. This is a nice place for a leisurely walk with natural beauty all around.





Bring water, a camera, binoculars, a hat, sunglasses and walking shoes.

Through August the arboretum is open 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily. For Information call 520-689-2723.

The Arboretum offers guided tours such as a bird walk to identify native Sonoran desert birds and exotic migrants or Plans of the Bible tours.

This place is a bit more rustic than the Desert Botanical Gardens in Scottsdale. The drive is scenic and the setting is fabulously Arizona. In the summer I would suggest an early morning visit due to the heat.

Boyce Thompson Arboretum State Park
37615 E US Hwy 60
Superior, AZ 85273
520-689-2811
http://www.btarboretum.org/

Update - New Golf Course - Road Construction

I've been meaning to post some new Queen Creek area photos. These were taken in December.

Sheep grazing on Arizona Farms Rd.
Road construction on Queen Creek.Encanterra Golf Club and Gated Community, coming along nicely.

Another early drive through construction on Ocotillo. Can anyone do anything to make the turn lane lights longer at Ironwood and Ocotillo? 3 cars turning left per light is horrid.

See you Monday morning in QC traffic. Expect delays in getting out of town!

Christmas in Arizona

I've been pretty busy and neglecting my blog. I have more Queen Creek photos to share soon. Below are a few photos I took today in Tucson. A little Christmas cactus humor.