Susan Metoxen

The Pelicans of West Central Minnesota

We took these photos of pelicans in Hutchinson and near Marshall.

These are photos of the Elephant Seals just north of San Simeon, California, on Scenic Highway 1. The Elephant Seals come on shore for January – March to have their pups and breed. They stay on the beach and do not eat the entire time. The mature male Elephant Seals are around 5,000 pounds when…

Salt River Birds

These photos were taken at the Salt River, on the walkway right next to Tempe Marketplace.

Echo Canyon

California Highway 1

McDowell Mountains

The McDowell Mountain Preserve is in north Scottsdale. The Gateway Loop is 60 Fitbit Flights.

Papago Park in Phoenix

Papago Park in Phoenix is near the Phoenix Zoo and the Botanical Gardens. Trail 2 goes around the golf course and has 9 Fitbit Flights.

Piestewa Peak

Piestewa Peak is located in the Phoenix mountains.

Rum River

The Rum River connects the?Mille Lacs Lake with the Mississippi River. Photos are from the area near Milaca, Minnesota.

The White Tank Mountains

Hats off the Waterfall Trail and its well-protected petroglyphs! The White Tank Mountains are to the west of Phoenix. We have hiked on many trails, but far and away our favorite is the Waterfall Trail. The trail is short and easy, and a large part of it is concrete and accessible to strollers and wheelchairs.…

Posts by Susan Metoxen

Sedona

Pipestone National Monument

The Pelicans of West Central Minnesota

Mount Rushmore

South Dakota Badlands

Custer State Park

Bridges of Madison County

Joshua Tree National Park

Elephant Seal Beach

Salt River Birds

Echo Canyon

California Highway 1

McDowell Mountains

Papago Park in Phoenix

Piestewa Peak

Rum River

The White Tank Mountains

The Lost Dutchman

Hole in the Rock at Papago

Glen Canyon Dam

Minneapolis Lakes

Driving Through Utah

Horsetooth

Estes Park