Last week, we took a little field trip to Slide Rock State Park, in Oak Creek Canyon. Yes, it's touristy and crowded, but the cityfolk in us doesn't mind that once in awhile :-) We took a short hike upstream, and there was noone around :-) You have to get there on the early side, or the parking lot fills up. the day we went it was cloudy, adn rained a little, so we spent most of the day out of the water.

Takin a litlle hike, and searching for lizards.

Found this old house...

Good lizard catching here.

We found this little secret spot with ripe blackberries! My lens was wet, but I thought the shot looked cool.

This century plant looks like it had tipped over before blooming, but the flower stalk is reaching for the sky anyway.

Nice view on the way back to the car. Dairy Queen for lunch on the way home made for a fab summer day!