tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5213114113819017671.post335422451398986313..comments2024-02-20T04:46:57.226-08:00Comments on Metamorphosis Road: Quartz Mountain, Temporary Streams and Camouflaged CrittersMetamorphosis Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07637866156639686101noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5213114113819017671.post-76093614917974532702018-10-01T14:47:46.563-07:002018-10-01T14:47:46.563-07:00Love that quartz!! So rare to see such a big depos...Love that quartz!! So rare to see such a big deposit. You always find the coolest wild life on your hikes. Jodee Gravelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02247098923871155546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5213114113819017671.post-2039725269527247652018-09-30T08:24:23.971-07:002018-09-30T08:24:23.971-07:00Quartz Mountain is beautiful! Hope the temps moder...Quartz Mountain is beautiful! Hope the temps moderate soon and that "the one" pops up in the housing market.LuAnnhttp://paintyourlandscape.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5213114113819017671.post-78176622303017202392018-09-28T08:24:34.407-07:002018-09-28T08:24:34.407-07:00That would be fun! Would love to see Prescott with...That would be fun! Would love to see Prescott with you—I know you've discovered all the best places. :-)Laurel (www.ravenandchickadee.com)https://www.blogger.com/profile/09133248112440273123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5213114113819017671.post-9045991204479092142018-09-28T06:38:48.053-07:002018-09-28T06:38:48.053-07:00Yes indeed, one of many reasons why Prescott could...Yes indeed, one of many reasons why Prescott could work for us!Metamorphosis Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07637866156639686101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5213114113819017671.post-67027427422101464412018-09-28T05:49:46.447-07:002018-09-28T05:49:46.447-07:00Location is (almost) everything...From P. you can ...Location is (almost) everything...From P. you can warm up or cool down as needed in less than two hours, and I think that's pretty neat.Box Canyon Blog.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07032055509766739436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5213114113819017671.post-28201670358369480992018-09-27T16:44:46.749-07:002018-09-27T16:44:46.749-07:00Even though many of the forest trails are very sim...Even though many of the forest trails are very similar around Prescott, there is also some variety of terrain and some hidden gems along many trails. Perhaps next time you come through we'll be able to show you some faves!Metamorphosis Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07637866156639686101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5213114113819017671.post-30220782119872124322018-09-27T16:42:52.708-07:002018-09-27T16:42:52.708-07:00Yes, lots to keep us busy around here...that's...Yes, lots to keep us busy around here...that's why we like it!Metamorphosis Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07637866156639686101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5213114113819017671.post-70074372965787050382018-09-27T16:41:56.280-07:002018-09-27T16:41:56.280-07:00We so wanted to luck out like you guys did! Oh wel...We so wanted to luck out like you guys did! Oh well, if the right thing comes along we'll jump on it! :-}Metamorphosis Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07637866156639686101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5213114113819017671.post-73732397776245541172018-09-27T16:40:40.230-07:002018-09-27T16:40:40.230-07:00Yes, the climate is a major factor for us, as well...Yes, the climate is a major factor for us, as well as the trails and distance to San Diego. Fingers crossed!Metamorphosis Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07637866156639686101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5213114113819017671.post-79405765795946785012018-09-27T16:39:57.917-07:002018-09-27T16:39:57.917-07:00Yes, you should do it next time!
Yes, Prescott i...Yes, you should do it next time! <br /><br />Yes, Prescott is pretty expensive...but coming from SD it is fairly reasonable.Metamorphosis Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07637866156639686101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5213114113819017671.post-29729919497500858512018-09-27T16:38:52.922-07:002018-09-27T16:38:52.922-07:00I can imagine how depressing it would have been ri...I can imagine how depressing it would have been right after the fire. We really like the area...the wealth of trails and another important factor for us is reasonable driving distance to San Diego.Metamorphosis Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07637866156639686101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5213114113819017671.post-21955802272015296712018-09-27T16:37:32.184-07:002018-09-27T16:37:32.184-07:00This was the most impressive field of quartz I'...This was the most impressive field of quartz I've ever seen...and there are small deposits scattered all over these mountains.<br /><br />I think fall colors will be muted here...doing fall vicariously through you and friends in CO!Metamorphosis Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07637866156639686101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5213114113819017671.post-69970645104459199802018-09-26T18:33:32.379-07:002018-09-26T18:33:32.379-07:00Wow, oh wow!! Quartz Mountain is so beautiful! Tha...Wow, oh wow!! Quartz Mountain is so beautiful! That is definitely going on our list for when we make it back to Prescott. It's been many years since we've been there, but we've always wanted to return for more exploring. I can understand why it appeals to you. Wishing you good luck in finding the perfect home! Laurel (www.ravenandchickadee.com)https://www.blogger.com/profile/09133248112440273123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5213114113819017671.post-27262764940403018322018-09-26T17:39:35.471-07:002018-09-26T17:39:35.471-07:00Well, the One may have not revealed itself yet, bu...Well, the One may have not revealed itself yet, but Im sure the trails are keeping you busy. Would like to hike Quartz Mountain should we stop by Prescott again. MonaLizahttp://lowestravels.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5213114113819017671.post-66641410898685106082018-09-26T13:38:49.898-07:002018-09-26T13:38:49.898-07:00Sorry you haven't found the ONE yet, but it is...Sorry you haven't found the ONE yet, but it is out there:) I love that photo of the milky white quartz and the cactus. That rock is beautiful. Happy hiking!John and Pam (ohtheplacestheygo.wordpress.com)https://www.blogger.com/profile/10853924678665624403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5213114113819017671.post-80830069928595989562018-09-26T10:40:11.561-07:002018-09-26T10:40:11.561-07:00I just looked at average weather for Prescott. Sou...I just looked at average weather for Prescott. Sounds like a good year round place to live. Plus with all of the hiking nearby, I can see why you enjoy it. Best of luck with the house hunting. What a surprise to find a water source and another hiker to tell you some of the history he's seen in the area. Rene https://www.blogger.com/profile/12780561678301320661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5213114113819017671.post-3747294017166561172018-09-26T07:06:41.119-07:002018-09-26T07:06:41.119-07:00Prescott has so much variety for hiking. Due to ti...Prescott has so much variety for hiking. Due to time constraints we didn't get all the way up to the top of Quartz Mtn but it looks like we need to the next time we're there. <br />Hope you find a house soon. Home prices in Prescott just keep going up!Jim and Gaylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13982110996137470496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5213114113819017671.post-79027873383066852242018-09-25T20:31:49.777-07:002018-09-25T20:31:49.777-07:00We were in Prescott just after the fire, unfortuna...We were in Prescott just after the fire, unfortunately it left a bad vibe and we have not been back. Thanks for sharing what we are missing, looks like we need to go again!Jeff Piercehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11254493317843044109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5213114113819017671.post-53871514070095498892018-09-25T20:06:33.761-07:002018-09-25T20:06:33.761-07:00That quartz mountain is amazing! I've seen lo...That quartz mountain is amazing! I've seen lots of quartz in the Black Hills, but it was scattered throughout granite. Glad you are finding some nice hikes. I'm in full fall color mode here in Oregon.Linda W.https://www.blogger.com/profile/00805197763483105000noreply@blogger.com