south of the gila

Florence, AZ

February 29, 2012

We followed Steve and Jayne on a spectacular desert ride that Steve calls “South of the Gila.”   The lush mountain desert landscapes were jaw dropping in every direction.  The wildflowers are making an early appearance this year.

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We stopped to see the Gila River.

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The rocky desert around North and South Buttes was just beautiful with large saguaros and desert greenery.

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We stopped to see the old railroad bridge that crosses the Gila River and goes into a tunnel on the other side of the river.

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Thanks again to Steve and Jayne for sharing this beauty with us.

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