It's finally cooled off enough for me to go on my first hike of the season! At 8 this morning it was only in the 60s, which was wonderful after months of 100s.
Can you tell I'm happy to be back on the trail?
It was my first time at Catalina State Park since probably May, and it was soooo nice to see the familiar saguaros and mountain vistas.
These magnificent old plants never cease to inspire awe when I stand under them. I wish they could talk to me; I'll bet they'd have stories to tell.
I only passed one other party on the trail, and the parking lot was mostly empty despite the perfect weather. I didn't see any out-of-state license plates yet. Those will come in another month or so when the Snowbirds start arriving.
I thought I knew all the desert wildflowers, but I had to look up these, which lined the trail. They're called Ipomoea plummerae and are named after botanist Sara Plummer Lemmon, who is also the namesake for our Mt. Lemmon. I thought it was a morning glory except it wasn't on a vine, but they're from the same family. After my hike I relaxed in the picnic area, which I had all to myself, looking out at the mountains.
Mom update: She's still in the hospital healing from her broken hip, but the doctor says she's doing great and is "a delight" to work with. She'll be transferred later today to a rehab center, probably for a few weeks.
Have a colorful day
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