On a Monday, I needed to do something a little more relaxing than chores and catching up on the news. Another find from my treasure hoard of images captured in Flagstaff last summer. The quest or battles of this decorative iron "drawing" seem to have different interpretations depending on what is going on in your world when you see it. My first thoughts went to Day of the Dead skeletons trying to outrun attacks. But then I wonder if the helmets and surreal images show Nazi villains. Your guess?
#Flagstaff #Arizona #ironwork #battle #rusted #epic #DiabloBurger

Worked with this guy for 12ish years. Did NOT see this coming. Nice guy, avuncular. Real shame.

https://www.knau.org/knau-and-arizona-news/2025-03-31/flagstaff-broadcaster-dave-zorn-arrested-on-suspicion-of-luring-a-minor-for-sexual-exploitation

It's still Sunday here! So here is a #SilentSunday photo to share, another beautiful and quiet moment early morning in Flagstaff Arizona. Joe Sorren mural “The Veridic Gardens of Effie Leroux.” 2000 at the patio of Diablo Burger in downtown Flagstaff Arizona. Early morning quiet view with silence and empty seating accessory to a powerful landscape scene of a pond and lush foliage being enjoyed by the park visitors, surreal setting. #Flagstaff #Mural #Arizona #Sorren #Surreal #MyPhoto

Finally a photo shared on the right day, #SilentSunday #MyPhoto #Flagstaff #Arizona
Sweet Shop Sweet Spot - Candy, sweets, gelato and gifts in an old downtown Flagstaff shop with the old limestone and red brick exterior. The windows are fogged with moisture and it was going to soon rain again. Alley side view shows an old sign painted and fading off the bricks, for a mattress sold long ago.

Dedicated to my friend @SrRochardBunson a scoundrel and zine-lover if I ever saw one. Like a few other images I've shared over the last three months, this one from my "real camera" was also seen in an alley in downtown Flagstaff Arizona on a dreary morning early. I wondered what the metal plate was originally bolted to the exterior wall to cover. Perhaps a coal shute opening. It was fun to read the many stickers and somehow they surrounded but did not cover the graffiti, maybe one with some sort of meaning. In any case, a found abstract image.
#Flagstaff #Arizona #Stickers #Wall #MyPhoto

No idea what happened to a post I had this morning, but in recognition of St. Patrick's Day, I have a sign from an Irish pub @ grill to share, Collins. I didn't get to go there and it was good to know that sometime when I get up there next to Flagstaff, I will try it out. I dearly miss "my" Rúla Búla Irish restaurant I went to for over 20 years, Tempe Arizona. It closed and I'll never see the likes of it again. Every St. Patrick's Day, I and my brothers and sisters would each get our own limerick written for us by my full Irish grandfather. It was very special and I still have some saved to this day! Anyway, perhaps my post will wink at any who know this place up North. #IrishPub #Flagstaff #Arizona #RulaBula #Tempe

This is a Sunday greeting. I hope you have a bright, sunny day today. Or maybe it will be overcast and a bit gray. I saw this sun medallion on a patched exterior wall in a Flagstaff alley this last summer.

I'm unsure if this will show up very well in the browser. The size is much larger than I like to share, but the smaller size makes it look like there is no focus. And, as usual, I have a nice bright Mac display 27" with great contrast, so for me, it's not too dark. Hmmm, but maybe for you? I'm interested in your comments, but please do mention what browser and computer/mobile device you are seeing this with. Thanks!
#Arizona #Flagstaff #Wall #MyPhoto

Spent a couple of days up north in #Flagstaff #Arizona, attended a campus tour of #NAU today ahead of my kid starting there later this year. Severe weather warning during our visit, and it snowed! These pics were taken in #Tlaquepaque this afternoon - it’s a quaint Mexican-village-themed arts/crafts/restaurants area in #Sedona. #pics

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Trekking the Oak Creek West Fork Trail near Sedona

While in Sedona, we hiked a good portion of the Oak Creek West Fork Trail in Coconino National Forest. Located deep inside impressive Oak Creek Canyon, this trail is well worth a visit.

This startlingly beautiful trail is a truly unique adventure since it crosses the lovely Oak Creek 13 times, with only one (closest to the trailhead) being a bridge.  Otherwise it’s up to the hiker to carefully tread across assembled stones, logs, ice, or all of the above to reach the opposite bank.Images of the three fords are shown below.

Fortunately, the water level was running low and while ice was present, it didn’t cause most of the fording to be slick. In fact, for one fording spot, this author felt more comfortable slowly sliding my feet across the ice than attempt the rather jumbled  assembly of logs and rocks. Definitely bring at least one, preferably two hiking sticks with you for this trip, especially if you are uneasy on your feet in these situations.

Due to the waning daylight, we made it across the stream four times in each direction along the trail. Despite this, the canyon was spectacular, especially the rugged and steep stone walls rising up from the floor to the rim.

Unlike many canyons in the Southwest, Oak Creek has a heavily wooded floor, which would come in handy during hotter weather. When we hiked the trail, the temperatures were in the 40s, though noticeably cooler in the shaded areas.

The only downside is there is a fee to enter even if you have the America the Beautiful Pass. Similarly, the lower cost Red Rock Passes for the Sedona area does not apply here, though the Grand Annual Red Rock Pass is accepted. So, unless you have that specific pass, be sure to bring some cash with you.

Peace and happy hiking!