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Climate
Did you know that the Desert Foothills Scenic Drive is located in the Sonoran Desert, the world's only desert with two "rainy" seasons? This section provides facts about our geography, climate and life zones. [Read More] Critters and Plants
"The Desert Foothills is a special place where the desert gradually rises to the
mountains, "Discovering the Desert Foothills Scenic Drive", Scottsdale Magazine, Summer 1996 Sonoran Plant and Animal Trivia TestBefore you look at our plant and critter guides take this short test. If the Sonoran Desert is new to you, don't be concerned ... you can always do volunteer work to make up a bad score. [Read More] Plant GuideThere are six divisions of the Sonoran Desert. The Scenic Drive is located in the Arizona Uplands. "Indicator" plants for the Arizona Uplands are the triangle leaf bursage, paloverde trees and the saguaro. These and other flora are described in our Plant Guide. [Read More] Critter GuideThe foothills is rich with unusual wildlife. The cool desert nights are alive with native inhabitants of every description. [Read More] Arizona Skies
Those of us who live in the foothills area enjoy very special benefits - spectacular sunsets, sunrises, lightening displays and night skies. [Read More] and here are some more spectacular monsoon sunsets taken in 2001. [Read More] And every one in awhile, after an unusually cool and wet winter we enjoy a spectacular display of desert flowers. [Read More] Arizona Roads
Spectacular Road Test
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creating slightly cooler temperatures and a lush landscape dotted by
saguaros, palo verde, mesquite and chollas. A landscape where the fertile floor covers the
forgotten footprints of Apaches, prospectors and pioneers."
