Exploring the Desert’s Diversity//EP 14 Seeking the Winter Sun in our Converted ProMaster Van 136
Today is our last day at McDowell Mountain Park and we’re moving on to Catalina State Park near Tucson, Arizona. But, before we leave we have some chores to do and we take our dogs, Jessie and Lily on a walk along the North Trail where we learn about the diversity of the desert’s exotic plants.
We only live a day’s drive from this desert, but neither Matt nor I know much about the plants that make up the Sonoran Desert. Join us as we explore the beauty and mystery of these beautiful plants.
Then, we head south to Catalina State Park where we rejoin Dave and Candee for some more fun in the sun - hiking and mountain biking in this sunny winter playground.
TIMELINE
00:00 Introduction
01:09 More about McDowell Mountain Park
02:26 How to get reservations at McDowell Mountain Park
03:45 Emptying the greywater in the desert
04:38 The North Trail Loop - Nature Walk
05:17 Creosote
05:37 Saguaro
06:18 Buckhorn Cholla
06:46 Mesquite
07:23 Ocotillo
07:39 Barrel Cactus
08:02 How to tell a young barrel Saguaro from a barrel cactus
08:23 Palo Verde
08:47 Desert Mistletoe
09:28 Example of a desert wash
10:03 Leaving McDowell MP
12:25 Arriving Catalina State Park
13:01 Bloopers
RESOURCES
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