There are several hot springs below Hoover Dam on the Colorado River recently designated as the Black Canyon National Water Trail. Some areas can be done by land, some can be done by water and some can be done by both. These include areas like Sauna Cave, Heated Cove, Gold Strike Hot Springs (Nevada Hot Springs), Lone Palm, Boy Scout Hot Springs, Moonscape Hot Springs and Ringbolt Hot Springs (Arizona Hot Springs)

Monday, March 27, 2017

March 27, 2017 - Arizona Hot Springs


Three people goofing off.


Marc


Karen and Jim from Idaho.


Three friends enjoying the day.


Four friends enjoying the day.

Friday, March 24, 2017

March 24, 2017 - Arizona Hot Springs


Sienna and Carrie


Ara


Sophia and Derrick


Sophia, just finishing her cliff jump.

Wednesday, March 22, 2017

March 22, 2017 - Ringtail Cats at Arizona Hot Springs


Photo courtesy of Todd S. (Ringtailed cats lurking at Arizona Hot Springs).


The ringtail is buff to dark brown in color with white underparts and a black and white "ringed" tail that has 14–16 white and black stripes, which is longer than the rest of its body. The claws are short, straight, and semi-retractable. The eyes are large and black, each surrounded by a patch of light fur. It is smaller than a house cat. It measures 12–17 in long to the base of the tail with the tail adding another 12–17 in. It can weigh from 1.5 to 3.3 lb.

Typically weighing around three pounds, ringtails possess superb hearing and eyes that allow them to move about at night. A nocturnal creature, the ringtail's large eyes and upright ears make it easier for it to move about in the dark. Its fur ranges in coloring from tawny to grayish, and a pointed muzzle with long whiskers resembles that of a fox - which is appropriate in that its very name means ‘clever little fox’. Its tail is about a foot long, with seven to nine black rings and is about the same length as the animal's body. Like its namesake, the ringtail uses this tail for balancing when moving about its habitat. The tail also serves another purpose, acting as a distraction for potential predators. The white rings provide predators with a focus other than the ringtail itself; by grabbing the tail rather than the body, the ringtail has a greater chance of escaping. Additionally, their semi-retractable claws and long tail provide the ringtail with tools ideal for climbing.

Monday, March 20, 2017

Tuesday, March 7, 2017

March 7, 2017 - Arizona Hot Springs


Brian doing his daredevil cliff jump.


Sun drop flowers


Phacelias


Brittle Bush


Fran and Victoria


Eating Monster of the Hot Springs! (looks a lot like Brian)