THE GHOST OF WINTER BOX ELDER TREES (ACER NEGUNDO) From atop South Mountain Park

From atop South Mountain Park and Preserve overlooking the city of Phoenix

I arrived at Scott Lake early in the morning in late September to a fresh blanket of snow

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A beautiful morning hiking through Starved Rock State Park as the autumn colors of maple

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THE GHOST OF WINTER BOX ELDER TREES (ACER NEGUNDO) From atop South Mountain ParkA beautiful view of a frozen 100 ft wildcat canyon falls. With the extreme cold temperatures of January and February, waterfalls form as the afternoon sun begins to melt the snowfall from the previous day only to have that snow and water freeze overnight as the temperatures drop to 9F to 0F creating impressive and colorful waterfalls at Starved Rock State Park. (687 3587)