The Superstition Mountains over on the east side of Phoenix is one of the most scenic and historic places near the city. And it’s still riddled with mine shafts and tunnels (not the same thing – shafts, or adits, are horizontal and shafts are vertical). One of the most-visited is Carney’s Mine in the Dacite [...]
Posts under ‘caves’
Creatures and Caves – Hiking Canyon Vista and Walnut Canyon
In July, I was off to Flagstaff for more a bit of fun. For my wife, it was hard work – she was competing in the Mountain Man Half-Ironman Triathlon around Upper Lake Mary.
I woke up at 4:30 a.m. right along with her after a fairly fitful night of sleep at the Travelodge on Butler [...]
5 best places to beat Arizona’s summer heat
Summer’s coming to Arizona – but you can still visit without becoming buzzard food. Follow Wandering Justin’s summer travel tips for Arizona!
Rappelling into the Dark – The Glow Worm Caves of Waitomo
Feb. 26, 2009
I’ve never looked like such a complete doofus before. I’m wearing bright-white rubber boots, a pair
of curry-brown pants, a wetsuit and a bulbous helmet with a light on top. My hair is flapping out the sides of the helmet to perfect rodeo clown-effect.
Not only that, but my nads are fighting a two-front war [...]