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Catalina State Park is now our favorite park in AZ. It's tucked up against the Santa Catalina Mountains. The scenery is gorgeous, the campsites are well maintained and spread out, there are plenty of hiking trails, and the birding is great. Plus, the amenities of Tucson are a short drive to the south.

A glimpse of the majestic Santa Catalinas
Setting up camp	First bird at our feeder -- it's a cardinal!
A late February snow -- guess it isn't always sunny in Arizona
The saguaros in Catalina seem healthier than the ones in Saguaro Nat'l Park
Vegetation is thriving -- and the wash is full -- after recent rains
Geno's hike up the Romero Trail	Ol' saguaro crucifix
Start of hike at valley trailhead and creek crossing
Nice wide trail at the beginning	Indestructible trail sign made of steel
Refreshing trailside pool - good place for lunch	View of destination half-way up trail
No bighorn sheep to be found	Looking back toward the valley
Trail hugs the cliff side	Romero Pass to right of peak
Romero pools and waterfalls	Geno at Romero Falls overlook, turn-around point
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