My first stop, the Grand Canyon’s South Rim. Winter is a glorious time to view the park. No crowds!
Heading South, catching morning sunrise in Sedona, Ariz . Time to fire up the drone. Bell Rock is “lit”!
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Just West of Tuscon lies Organ Pipe Nat Monument, named aptly for the cacti that resemble…you guessed it!
The park also features some bomber mountains and hiking trails to explore.
Next stop is Saguaro National Park. In addition to the tall Saguaro variety, there are plenty of Chollas that look amazing when backlit (as below).
Next stop is Chiricahua National Monument, a little-visited gem in Eastern Ariz. The rock pinacles really show off at sunset.
BTW, during the winter thousands of Sandhill Cranes pitstop at the Whitewater Draw Wildlife area a few hours from the Park. Pictured below is a typical morning launch.
Final stop: White Sands National Monument. Unlike most dune areas, this landscape is formed out of gypsum, providing a stark white landscape which contrasts with the dramatic skies!
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