Some might ask why we want to host an event in the middle of
nowhere, but then they most likely do not know us. 
We wanted to have an event that people can remember, not for the
games we played or prizes won. Not for the caching adventures in
the area nor to bring people from far away. We are hosting this
event so friends and family can come together to help celebrate a
very special month.
Back in July of 2004, our friend Steve (AzCachemeister) released
a cache for others to hunt that was a very special cache. It was
placed for another friend Carol (AzGeckoGirl) to find and get some
special gifts from. That cache is called
Welcome Home.
In June of 2005, we were invited to attend an event called
Nuthin' Fancy which was the celebration of union between these
dear friends.
Two years have since passed and they are wonderful friends whom we
enjoy the company of as often as possible.
Back in June of 1993, I also had the fortune of a wonderful
woman saying "I do" and god knows why but she is still by my
side today. 
June is also the month of my birth a few years ago, so
what better time to try to bring some of our extended family on an
adventure?
You are invited to make the drive and hike to join us. I plan to
do some form of repeat that we had on our adventure in January to
Tortolita Peak. We will bring a BBQ grill as well as some
munchies, if you are planning to attend, please let us know so
we can plan for the amount of food I need to throw in my pack!
My wife has been interested in this trip for awhile and I, as
well as some friends, felt this would make a great place to tell
her once more how much I love her.
To steal from the words of the great hiker known as
Wily Javelina:
To get to the trailhead follow I-19
south past Rio Rico to the Pena Blanca Lake turn off. Follow Ruby
Road for about 12 miles to a large dirt parking area and FS trail
marker 100 (N31 24.285 W111 08.821). A two-wheel drive vehicle will
have no problem making it to the trailhead, weather permiting. The
hike to the lookout is around 2.3 miles on a well maintained but
relatively
steep trail. The lookout tower is on the southern most peak of
the Atascosa Mts. It is 200 ft shy of
Atascosa Peak , the range hightpoint, which is the peak to the
north. I highly recommend this hike, it makes for the perfect day
outing. I climbed the peak during mid December (12/19/03) in 70
degree weather wearing only shorts and T-shirt. The
vistas are spectacular and the hiking is downright
fun.
Now if you can make the drive and the hike, we would love to have
others come out and celebrate with us...
More information will be added as the time gets closer, so mark
your calendars and get those hiking boots dusted off. We have an
adventure to undertake!!!
The event will be held at Atascosa
Lookout GeoCache area
More information on the hike required to reach
the lookout can be found here:
Atascosa Lookout hike.
Profile of the trail section showing elevation gain
Click image for larger view
- Initial rally point will be at 8am meeting near the Noonville
Site @ N 31 23.32 W 111 05.57
- After a nice gathering/social chatting (approx 30 minutes) we
head to the trail
- 0830 depart for N 31 24.28 W 111 08.82
- Approx 0910 hit the trail with BBQ and food
- Enjoy the day and the company
| June Memories |
| AzCachemeister & AzGeckoGirl |
Anniversary |
| Mr & Mrs ShadowAce |
Anniversary |
| Mr & Mrs The Woodcutter |
Anniversary |
| FantasyPainter & PoledraDog |
Anniversary |
| C&K_desert_dwellers - Karin |
Birthmonth |
|
| GoLefts |
Birthmonth |
| Hoppogirl93 |
Birthmonth |
| Team Loki - PaulMichael and Pj |
Birthmonth |
| ShadowAce |
Birthmonth |
| SneakieKittie |
Birthmonth |
| Team Petite Elite |
Birthmonth |
| Woodcutters Trusty Companion |
Birthmonth |
| "Do not jump into your automobile
next June and rush out to the Canyon country hoping to see some of
that which I have attempted to evoke in these pages. In the first
place you can't see anything from a car; you've got to get out of
the goddamned contraption and walk, better yet crawl, on hands and
knees, over the sandstone and through the...cactus. When traces of
blood begin to mark your trail you'll see something,
maybe." |
~Edward Abbey
Getting There:
The most direct and scenic access is on Arizona 289, also known as
Ruby Road.
From Tucson, drive 55 miles south on Interstate 19 past Green
Valley and Rio Rico to Arizona 289 at Exit 12.
Follow paved 289 west toward Peña Blanca Lake for about nine miles
to its intersection with unpaved Forest Service Road 39.
To reach the trailhead for a hike to the Atascosa Lookout, continue
west on FR 39 about five miles.
The trailhead is on the right side of the road, 14.5 miles from the
Interstate 19 exit, with parking on the left side of the road.