Sabino Canyon, August 2013, by Jessica Jorgensen We knew it would happen sometime, the question was when. How long could I live in Arizona, spending as much time outdoors as I do, without seeing a rattlesnake? The answer? Exactly 9 months and 2 days. That’s right, ladies and gentlemen, today, May 19, 2014,…
Time to celebrate! Curtis has completed his junior year of college!! Our summer has officially begun! Of course Arizona gave us our first 100 degree days to help get the party started. 
We have a nice long bucketlist to complete this summer, ranging from personal things for me like wanting to work on sewing…
Hiking season may be coming to a close down here, but we’ve been defying the hot temps popping up in Tucson by staying out on the trails! Not to offend everyone from my home state (Iowa), but the last few months have been a great Iowan summer! 70’s – 90’s, there was some rain, but…
A review of our March, just a little late 
What were we doing in March when we weren’t on our vacation? Having adventures, of course! Curtis’ semester has been heavier than last, so there have been more nights at home with homework. But we’ve still gotten out a bit and enjoyed this gorgeous weather…
The last time I wrote about a peak hike, I had to tell of all the struggles we had (mostly my own struggles though!) Today, we conquered a new peak hike, and though it was only 7 miles, I’m very proud of how we did. I’m getting better Today’s focus: Wasson Peak…
Hello February! Curtis says this is his least favorite month, because it’s so cold and we’re just ready for warmer weather. (Yes, we feel that way in Arizona too. My sympathy goes out to family and friends in Iowa who just had yet another snowfall and snow day, but once you get used to 110…