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Christina attempting to "hug" an organ pipe cactus

Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument

Posted on April 9, 2017April 9, 2017 by Christina

The ultimate place to experience the lush, green Sonoran Desert in a remote, wilderness setting is at Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument. Michael and I appreciate the stark beauty of desert landscapes and the unique plants and animals adapted to desert environments. Our favorite desert so far is the Sonoran Desert. We fell in love…

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Three sandhill cranes up-close flying at Cibola

Sandhill Cranes at Cibola National Wildlife Refuge

Posted on March 16, 2017March 16, 2017 by Christina

From our campsite near Cibola National Wildlife Refuge, we watched hundreds of sandhill cranes fly in to roost in the wetlands every evening as the sun was setting. Their calls tickled our ears and gave us goose bumps. At night we fell asleep to their intermittent calls rising up from the wetlands as well as…

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Michael and Christina in front of Heart of Rocks in Chiricahua NM.

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