Boyce Thompson Arboretum
January 17, 2010

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I recently toured the Boyce Thompson Arboretum near Superior, Arizona on an overcast day.

Boyce Thompson Arboretum The High Trail climbs above Queen Creek.

Boyce Thompson Arboretum Queen Creek has eroded deeply into volcanic rhyolitic tuff. Quartz rich magma erupted explosively, distributing glowing hot rock particles that formed thick deposits over a wide area.

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Boyce Thompson Arboretum A suspension bridge provides access to the other side of the creek.

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Boyce Thompson Arboretum Looking upstream from the suspension bridge.

Boyce Thompson Arboretum A Coati Mundi has been foraging in the area for several weeks. It was unconcerned by the crowd of spectators gathered below the tree.

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Boyce Thompson Arboretum The volcanic tuff has eroded into craggy spires along Magma Ridge.

Boyce Thompson Arboretum Ayers Lake attracts numerous water fowl in the spring.

Boyce Thompson Arboretum On this cold January day, a lone Coot patrolled the lake.

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Boyce Thompson Arboretum Boojum Trees look like carrots that were planted upside down.

Boyce Thompson Arboretum Golden Barrel Cacti and an Agave under a Prickly Pear Tree.

Photography Prints You can buy framed prints and greeting cards of this photograph.

Boyce Thompson Arboretum Saguaro and prickly Pear Cacti.

Photography Prints You can buy framed prints and greeting cards of this photograph.

Boyce Thompson Arboretum The Century Plant on the right bloomed last year and has died. The one on the left is sending up a fresh spike and will bloom soon. Century Plants live several years, bloom once and then die.

Boyce Thompson Arboretum A red Cardinal and his less colorful mate flitted among the brush.

Boyce Thompson Arboretum The volcanic tuff forms rugged cliffs.


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Boyce Thompson Arboretum The Boyce Thompson Arboretum is located near Superior, Arizona.





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