Today’s agenda thus far: visit Sheep’s Bridge, hike along the Verde River into the Mazatzal Wilderness, eat lunch by the river, take a nap, soak in the hot springs, and visit some crested saguaros. #fb

A long suspension bridge stretches across a river in a natural landscape with hills and vegetation.

A wooden sign marks the Mazatzal Wilderness area in Tonto National Forest, surrounded by desert vegetation and a distant mountain range.

A person stands among tall cacti and desert vegetation under a cloudy sky.

A small natural pool bordered by rocks sits amidst dry, tall grasses.A tranquil scene features a reflective body of water bordered by dry reeds and trees, with a hill in the background under a clear blue sky.A suspension bridge spans across a rocky landscape with a river and vegetation below, under a clear blue sky.A tall cactus stands on a rocky slope overlooking a river meandering through a desert landscape.A tall, wavy cactus with a large, crested top stands against a clear blue sky.A tranquil river winds through a desert landscape with rocky terrain and distant mountains under a clear sky.A desert landscape features several tall cacti, including a large crested saguaro, under a partly cloudy blue sky.

A long, shadowed pedestrian bridge stretches toward a mountainous landscape in the distance.

A tall, crested saguaro cactus stands against a blue sky.