McDowell Mountains
The McDowell Mountains mark the eastern edge of the Phoenix Metropolitan Area in the city of Scottsdale. Even being so close to urban sprawl, the mountains are a true wilderness, remarkably preserved through uncommon foresight and respect for nature. Additional McDowell Mountains photos here.
Desert plants scale the slopes of McDowell Mountain.
Saguaros come in all sorts of shapes.
Teddy-bear Cholla catch the last light in the bottom of a dry wash.
Saguaros standing tall.
A classic Southwest sunset.
Sunset behind the Phoenix and White Tank Mountains.
