On a Sunday one late June (2013), we left Tucson and headed south to Parker Canyon Lake via the San Rafael Valley. The mountains surrounding the rolling grasslands of the San Rafael Valley are the headwaters of our Santa Cruz River.

Tucson to Parker Cyn Lake via San Rafael Valley - copy

Santa Cruz River Sign - copy

Damp Santa Cruz - copy

Green Trees Along Dry Santa Cruz - copy

Fence Line & Windmill - copy

Lone Calf - copy

Lone Windmill - copy

Sign To Parker Cyn - copy

Parker Cyn Lake Sign - copy

Market - copy

Rental Boats - copy

Dock - copy

Boats on Lake - copy

Tent Campsite - copy

Ms. Karen fixing picnic - copy

 

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