MARCH 2011
The weather in March started out great with temperatures in the high 70’s and low 80’s and even hit 91 a couple of times. The month ended in the high 90’s. Rex has been really busy with the Dolly Steamboat but was able to join our hiking group more this month. We hiked to Fremont Saddle in the Superstition Wilderness which is one of the harder hikes we do each year as it is a steady climb to the saddle. It is well worth the effort as the scenery beautiful! We call this the “Elephant Saguaro Cactus” And it is warming up enough that the lizards are out We are rewarded for our efforts to reach the saddle by this wonderful view of Weavers Needle. Weavers Needle is a landmark in the Superstition Mountains and plays an important role in the Lost Dutchman Goldmine legend. We also hiked in Box Canyon where we have taken Jeep trips in the past. The narrow canyon is beautiful - a tight fit for Jeeps but easy hiking! It was a fairly easy hi...