Jane Rau Station

Our dog Bear sits next to his water bowl with his tongue hanging out on the Jane Rau Trail in McDowell Sonoran Preserve in Scottsdale, Arizona on October 19, 2024. Original: _A676578.ARW

The weather cooled down briefly last weekend so I took Bear on a couple of hikes. When we’re at Brown’s Ranch if we have time & he has the energy, I often finish off with the short Jane Rau Trail. There’s an overlook half-way round I call the Jane Rau Station, we stop here for water and snacks before heading home. This is from last weekend, he was pretty gassed this morning so we went straight to the car. He loves the desert, this pup.

📷: Sony A6700 | Sigma 19mm f/2.8
🗓️: October 19, 2024

Bear & The Amphitheater

Our dog Bear stands on a large boulder with his tongue out at The Amphitheater in McDowell Sonoran Preserve in Scottsdale, Arizona on February 15, 2024. Original: _ZFC1102.NEF

Yesterday I took advantage of the long weekend and a good night’s sleep to get up before sunrise to take Bear for a hike, our first in several months. I had thoughts of taking him up to The Amphitheater this morning but last night’s sleep was a mess so I slept in. Sorry pup. The picture is from our intended destination but taken in the winter right before my leave of absence ended.

📷: Nikon Z fc | Nikon 16-50 DX
🗓️: February 15, 2024

First Day

A close-up of our newly adopted dog Bear relaxes on our bed on April 3, 2022. Original: _ZFC6566.NEF

Bear on his first day with us a couple of years ago, he’s grown (and shrunk) so much since then.

📷: Nikon Z fc | Nikon 16-50 DX
🗓️: April 3, 2022