Agent 54 here again. I
enjoy hiking the mountains of Arizona. These pictures are from Squaw Peak
which was renamed Piestewa Peak in honor of Army Spc. Lori Ann Piestewa, the
first known Native American woman to die in combat in the U.S. military, and
the first female soldier to be killed in action in the 2003 Iraq War.
The mountain is imposing from the
parking lot.
Agent 54 near the summit of Piestewa
Peak.
Awesome Cliff Face. Those are 40
ft tall Saguaro Cacti growing on the slope.
Nature's ancient layers turned almost 90
degrees.
Looking at the back of famous Camelback
mountain in Phoenix from near the top of Squaw Peak.
My truck is somewhere in the foreground
parking lot. In the distance through the haze it downtown Phoenix with
South Mountain along the Horizon. A golf course provides a nice patch of
green in the upper middle.
If you like to hike, you must visit
Phoenix for great hikes with spectacular views.
How fun. Great experience and great exercise too. Good for you. Love the views.
ReplyDeleteHave a fabulous day. ☺
Thank you. I have to get my knee in shape for hiking again.
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Beautiful photos, looks stunning. Great outdoor adventures :-) Thanks for taking part in #LivingLifeWild
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DeleteThe terrain looks too rugged for me, so I'm especially grateful that you've shared these photos at https://image-in-ing.blogspot.com/2017/08/lucky-shot.html
ReplyDeleteIt was a great hike.
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Well done on the hike. I just love that sort of scenery, in fact I was looking for a photo of a rugged mountain and this one is perfect. I make miniatures.
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So glad you enjoyed the pictures. Thanks for allowing me to share.
DeleteAmazing views! I'm not sure I could climb like you! #bloggersbest
ReplyDeleteMy knee slows me down nowadays. Thanks for visiting.
DeleteYour photos are stunning! I especially love the one of the jagged rock formations. How long does this particular trail usually take? It appears to be steep, rugged terrain. Thank you for sharing at Tuesdays with a Twist! -Marci @ Stone Cottage Adventures
ReplyDeleteGlad you enjoyed the pics. The hike can take around 90 minutes depending on how hard you push it. Not everyone gets to the top. Thanks for visiting.
DeleteA steep hike. I love rocks and exposed cliffs. I live next to a granite outcrop that was scraped clean by glaciers during the ice age. I love it. - Margy
ReplyDeleteThank. It was a fun day.
DeleteAmazing photos. I have always wanted to travel out west. Thanks for sharing at #WoW Words on Wednesday Linkup
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DeleteLove the photos and how awesome that it was named for such a brave woman! #DreamTeam
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I love hiking through Arizona! What fun. You brought back some memories. And great pix too! #dreamteam
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DeleteThe mountain is imposing in the photo. lol. I think of it being too hot in Phoenix to hike.
ReplyDeleteThis is the time of year to hike in Arizona. Thanks for visiting.
DeleteSounds like a great adventure, thanks for joining us in Bloggers Pit Stop - Pit Sop Crew
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DeleteYou are right about the spectacular views. I will have to put this mountain on my bucket list!
ReplyDeleteBring water with you. It's a great hike.
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