These trees are growing in the higher elevations around Tonto Basin, on this day we took the El Oso trail to the top of the Four Peaks Mountain Range. I'm not sure of the elevation but it was too cold to do the hike we had planned. I'm still trying to find out the name of this tree that is brilliantly colored red on one side and grayish on the other.

The horse pictures are especially for my Mom and anybody else that enjoys horses. There are many ranches in the Tonto Basin area. This ranch was having a horse driving seminar and demonstrating a gizmo behind the horses that moves dirt. 

 A skeleton from a dead saguaro. The wood saguaro ribs are often collected for wood type crafts or garden decor. We've seen old abode houses with ceilings made of of saguaro ribs...unique and beautiful.

 A second visit to the Blue Bird Mine, that's us walking in the canyon back to the mine.

Good biking trails as well. The weather has been perfect for these outdoor activities.