Cactuses

Shea's Videos and Travel Journal Entries Tagged with Cactuses

A desert landscape with a large cholla cactus in the foreground surrounded by dry shrubs and scattered rocks. Rolling hills with sparse vegetation are in the background under a clear blue sky. A lone saguaro cactus is visible in the midground.
Join me as I wander through the stunning Sonoran Desert! Discover hidden life, unique landscapes, and the mesmerizing quartz that shapes this captivating terrain. What will I find next?
Collage of images featuring the Besh-Ba-Gowah Archaeological Site ruins, Miami Historic Downtown Bullion Plaza sign, Taco Ranchito restaurant, and ornate church interior. "The Hiking CEO Shea Oliver" logo and text: "Shea's Rapid Recap #34" bring these vivid glimpses to life.
After a few days of working and enjoying the desert, I needed water, a shower, and a little exploring, so I headed into Globe, Arizona, and checked out several interesting locations.
A man wears a green cap with "The Hiking CEO Shea Oliver" logo, surrounded by cacti in the Sonoran Desert with rocky hills behind. Inset photos capture him savoring a sandwich, and navigating a rocky path. Text reads, "Shea’s Rapid Recap #33, Back on the Road for 2025 and in the Sonoran Desert.
I'm back on the road and to the Sonoran desert after leaving Colorado and driving for two days, with a few stops along the way to eat and explore the El Malpais National Monument.
A teardrop camper is parked in the Arizona desert landscape near Dripping Springs, with sparse shrubs and trees. The camper door is open, revealing storage. A foldable chair is set up nearby. The setting sun casts warm light, and mountains are visible in the distance under a clear blue sky.
After two brutally long days of driving, I was thrilled to pull into this piece of BLM land and discover some wonderful campsites with tons of cactuses, beautiful views, and privacy.
A jeep and teardrop trailer parked in the desert near Signal Mountain.
Hanging out east of Phoenix on some BLM land waiting for a storm to pass and hoping for good weather.