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by Nighthiker
Feb 24 2026 3:10 pm
Forum: Poems & Literature
Topic: Roadside Geology of Arizona, Second Edition
Replies: 10

Re: Roadside Geology of Arizona, Second Edition

Have not noted it, I was wondering about if there is Peridot in the Springerville Volcanic Field.
by Nighthiker
Feb 24 2026 10:52 am
Forum: Poems & Literature
Topic: Roadside Geology of Arizona, Second Edition
Replies: 10

Re: Roadside Geology of Arizona, Second Edition

Does include a chapter on SE Arizona roads including I10 Tucson to New Mexico, I 19, AZ 77, 79, AZ 80, 82, 83, 86 and the Catalina Highway.
by Nighthiker
Feb 23 2026 6:22 pm
Forum: Poems & Literature
Topic: Roadside Geology of Arizona, Second Edition
Replies: 10

Roadside Geology of Arizona, Second Edition

The second edition authors are Stephen J. Reynolds and Julia K Johnson have done a great job of presenting the Roadside Geology of Arizona's roads. Well illustrated with diagrams, graphs and pictures. Also included is a chapter or rocks and the geological history of Arizona. Next time you are on AZ ...
by Nighthiker
Feb 07 2026 6:23 pm
Forum: Poems & Literature
Topic: Heliograph
Replies: 0

Heliograph

I had picked up a copy of Great Days of the Heliograph by Lewis Coe(1987) when it was first published and the book was very informative. I just received a copy of Lieutenants and Light by Robert E. C. Davis (2025) and this publication covers in detail of the Heliograph Networks in Arizona and New Me...
by Nighthiker
Feb 06 2026 5:57 pm
Forum: Trail Chat
Topic: Carney Springs / Wave Cave trailhead permanently closing
Replies: 3

Re: Carney Springs / Wave Cave trailhead permanently closing

They will note trailhead closed and will park at the new official trailhead.
by Nighthiker
Feb 06 2026 5:16 pm
Forum: Trail Chat
Topic: Carney Springs / Wave Cave trailhead permanently closing
Replies: 3

Re: Carney Springs / Wave Cave trailhead permanently closing

Fire Department and Sheriff's Dept will have to hike further now.
by Nighthiker
Jan 25 2026 8:34 am
Forum: Weather
Topic: Atmosphere Comparison
Replies: 7697

Re: Atmosphere Comparison

Went to Safeway in Payson, rained while returning to my vehicle. Went across the street to Walgreens, no rain and ground was dry. Went to Home Depot and it was raining East side of 87. Home Depot was dry and about a dozen elk crossed 87 to graze on the West side of 87. Local weather forecast did lis...
by Nighthiker
Jan 22 2026 8:02 pm
Forum: Road Conditions
Topic: SR 88 - Apache Trail
Replies: 199

Re: SR 88 - Apache Trail

Mums the word on Fish Creek Bridge having one lane. AZ 88 is a state hiway, feds may suspect fraud and withhold hiway funding.
by Nighthiker
Jan 22 2026 12:38 pm
Forum: Road Conditions
Topic: SR 88 - Apache Trail
Replies: 199

Re: SR 88 - Apache Trail

Did the driver get his CDL from California ?
by Nighthiker
Jan 08 2026 11:55 am
Forum: Weather
Topic: Atmosphere Comparison
Replies: 7697

Re: Atmosphere Comparison

1.5 inches of rain at my home in Payson.
by Nighthiker
Nov 19 2025 2:06 pm
Forum: Weather
Topic: Atmosphere Comparison
Replies: 7697

Re: Atmosphere Comparison

2 1/4" of rain this storm including some graupel today at my home in Payson.
by Nighthiker
Nov 14 2025 10:04 am
Forum: Footwear & Trekking Poles
Topic: Hiking Boots
Replies: 77

Re: Hiking Boots

Itaska cold rain/sleet slush. Sorrell Glacier for post holing.
by Nighthiker
Oct 19 2025 6:55 am
Forum: Weather
Topic: Atmosphere Comparison
Replies: 7697

Re: Atmosphere Comparison

Lot of green showing up, Red Mountain looks like a Chia pet.
by Nighthiker
Oct 11 2025 4:45 pm
Forum: AZT Hiking
Topic: Seg # 27 - East Clear Creek walk-around?
Replies: 3

Re: Seg # 27 - East Clear Creek walk-around?

Chumley, observe any turkeys ?
by Nighthiker
Oct 11 2025 6:46 am
Forum: Weather
Topic: Atmosphere Comparison
Replies: 7697

Re: Atmosphere Comparison

Two inches overnight at my home in Payson. Concerned about possible landslide on 87 and 88. Have trips to the valley the next couple of weeks.
by Nighthiker
Oct 10 2025 10:39 am
Forum: Weather
Topic: Atmosphere Comparison
Replies: 7697

Re: Atmosphere Comparison

Little over a 1 1/2 inch of rain overnight with a thunderstorm between 2am 3am.
by Nighthiker
Oct 03 2025 7:24 pm
Forum: Fatalities
Topic: Death on Mount Ord
Replies: 5

Re: Death on Mount Ord

Right now AZ511 locates Water Wheel Falls on Phoenix Street West of AZ 87 in Payson.

I had been on two homicide scenes where there was a debate as to jurisdiction.

Thankfull to MCSO.
by Nighthiker
Sep 26 2025 9:39 pm
Forum: Weather
Topic: Atmosphere Comparison
Replies: 7697

Re: Atmosphere Comparison

Over two inches of rain at my home in Payson, quite the Thunder storm the past two nights after 2 am. Lot of Lightning SE of Payson but the Thunderstorm North of Payson was quite the rumbler.
by Nighthiker
Sep 19 2025 4:03 pm
Forum: Weather
Topic: Atmosphere Comparison
Replies: 7697

Re: Atmosphere Comparison

1 1/2 inch ysterday and overnight and a half inch today. Quite the lighting on Pine Mountain and Ceder Bench Wilderness. Rain started late afternoon as usual when taking groceries into the house.
by Nighthiker
Sep 05 2025 9:37 am
Forum: Gear
Topic: Outdoor gear stores that have closed.
Replies: 24

Outdoor gear stores that have closed.

High Adventure. I have a Optimus 8H stove that was $ 12.95. M 1956 Surplus gear Load Bearing Equipment from Laradas. All canvas but I switch to a nylon one for the alleged wet weather. Yellow Front, WW II canteens, mess kits and a lot of Levi pants. Popular, every thing else including White Sierra J...

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