Enjoying time in Tucson

After a couple of days on the Mogollon Rim east of Prescott, we arrived in Tucson and have been hanging out with our son, Matt.  We spent the first night in Tucson at the Roadrunner, the hostel where we worked last winter, and caught up with old friends.  Back to camping on the Mogollon Rim near Payson, Az:  During the night we could hear the bugling of the elk all around us in the heavily forested mountains.  The coyotes were also howling.  Looking up at the brilliant stars framed by the tops of the tall pines was indeed an amazing sight.  The threat of rain and wind convinced us to move on, but it was a great experience.  We took an afternoon to visit the Tonto Natural Bridge and hike the trail that takes you under the waterfall and under the bridge.  Here's a short description of the bridge from their website: "Tucked away in a tiny valley surrounded by a forest of pine trees, Tonto Natural Bridge State Park has been in the making for thousands of years. It is believed to be the largest natural travertine bridge in the world. The bridge stands 183 feet high over a 400-foot long tunnel that measures 150 feet at its widest point. Today, visitors can stand on top of the bridge or hike down below to capture the true size and beauty of this geologic wonder."

We are encouraged to read that Utah, Arizona and Colorado may be opening some of their National Parks and recreation areas.  This coming week will probably find us in SW New Mexico visiting Faywood Hot Springs.  We spent a day there last spring on our way home and loved it.  There is room for camping and the use of the springs is included in the price.