Trailblazers kayaking on Saguaro Lake. [photo by Ron]

Ron, Barbara, Ash, Lee, Norma, Anna .

On an unusually warm February Monday, 7 Trailblazers gathered at Butcher Jones Beach to kayak Saguaro Lake to Saguaro Cove beaches. Welcome Ash on his first kayak with the Trailblazers in his sleek black Oru kayak. A little wind early increased quickly as we rounded Shiprock bend, making for a good workout with lots of choppy water and some whitecaps building.

Ash And Norma Chatting. [photo by Eva]

Ash, Lee, Ron watching BighornI Ram In Cliffs. [photo by Norma]

Saguaro Cove Lunch. [photo by Norma]

We pulled into the beach at Saguaro Cove, the water was up higher than usual making for a shallow beach landing. As the temperature was 86 we found some shade under mesquite trees out of the wind. This time of year we usually sit in the sun for warmth! We assisted each other getting back in our kayaks and pushing off as the wind was blowing directly into the cove pushing us against the beach.
Highlights of the day:
Bighorn Ram on cliffs seemingly posing for photos near Elephants Head rock.
Bald Eagles flying overhead
Snowy Egrets basking in the cattail reeds
Professional waterski racing team training in the lake at high speed
Blue Herons fishing along the rocky shore
The usual assortment of Grebes, Cormorants, Turkey Vultures and ducks.

Bighorn Ram high On Cliff. [photo by Ron]

Bighorn Ram Posing For photo. [photo by Ron]

Four Peaks In the Distance. [photo by Ron]

Butcher Jones Cove was packed with kayakers, paddleboarders, swimmers, sunbathers, dogs and families playing in water as we came back in the afternoon.

Snowy Egret. [photo by Eva]

Barbara And Norma Chatting. [photo by Eva]

Hiding In The Cattails Snowy Egret. [photo by Ron]

Norma, Ash, Anna. [photo by Ron]