The drive from Tucson, Arizona to Silver City, New Mexico follows I-10 through both states, then Hwy 90 in Lordsburg, New Mexico to Silver City. The drive is through stunning scenery with interesting plants and animals.
Mexican Red Bird of Paradise (Caesalpinia pulcherrima)
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Texas Canyon, Arizona
Texas Canyon is located in Cochise County in Arizona. The Butterfield stagecoach passed through this area from 1858 until 1862. Butterfield stopped their operations due to the Civil War. Barbara H. Smith, ©2019 HGIC, Clemson Extension
Rock Formations inTexas Canyon, Arizona
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Texas Canyon, Arizona
The Texas Canyon area was first settled by David Adams from Texas in the late 1880's. His family members soon followed him. The canyon was soon called Texas Canyon because a bunch of Texans lived up there. The original family cattle ranch is still run by descendants. Barbara H. Smith, ©2019 HGIC, Clemson Extension
Texas Canyon, Arizona
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Breathtaking Views of Texas Canyon, Arizona (2)
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Dust Storm Warning Signs in Arizona
What do you do in a dust storm in the Southwest? Pull off to the side of the road, don't put your feet on the brakes, turn off your engine, keep your seat belt fastened, and hope someone doesn't hit you from behind! Barbara H. Smith, ©2019 HGIC, Clemson Extension
Soaptree Yucca (Yucca elata)
Native Americans used the fiber from the leaves to make sandals, clothing, baskets, and they also ate the flowers. They also used the sap from the trunk and roots to make soap. Barbara H. Smith, ©2019 HGIC, Clemson Extension
Desert Candle (Dasylirion leiophyllym), and Saguaro Cactus (Carnegiea gigantea)
Saguaros are commonly found in southern Arizona. If the elevations are too high, frosts and cold weather will kill saguaros. Barbara H. Smith, ©2019 HGIC, Clemson Extension
Saguaro Cactus (Carnegiea gigantea)
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Ocotillo (Fouquieria splendens), Mexican Red Bird of Paradise (Caesalpinia pulcherrima), Desert Candle (Dasylirion leiophyllym), and Saguaro Cactus (Carnegiea gigantea)
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Desert Candle Bloom (Dasylirion leiophyllym)
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Desert Candle or Green Sotol (Dasylirion leiophyllym)
Desert candle plants have been used to make corrals, structural roofs, baskets, mats, ropes, sotol liquor, cattle feed during drought, and a food source for humans. Barbara H. Smith, ©2019 HGIC, Clemson Extension
Rock Squirrel in Arizona
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Rainbow after a rainstorm, Tucson, Arizona
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Ocotillo (Fouquieria splendens) in Arizona
Ocotillo is native to the Sonoran and Chihuahuan deserts. When there's enough soil moisture, the plant will sprout small leaves. The leaves will dry up when the water supply dries up. There will be enough chlorophyll in the stems for the plant to photosynthesize. Barbara H. Smith, ©2019 HGIC, Clemson Extension
Mountain Views along I-10 in Arizona
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Long Frieght Trains in Arizona
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I-10 Views, New Mexico
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I-10 Views Arizona
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Hwy 90 Views near Lordsburg, New Mexico
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Hwy 90 McComas Incident near Silver City
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Dust Storm Flats, I-10 in Arizona
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Cactus Wren nest in Cholla (Cylindropuntia bigelovii)
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Cholla (Cylindropuntia bigelovii)
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