discovery log
Every species, feature, and landmark encountered across all expeditions.
Sedona Airport Mesa Trail
“The Wicked Sunrise”
This 3.2-mile loop atop Airport Mesa offers 360° panoramic views of Sedona's red rocks and sits on a natural vortex site.
Mourning Dove
“A Morning on Meridian Trail”
Mourning doves can fly up to 55 mph and their wings make a distinctive whistling sound during takeoff.
Teddy Bear Cholla
“A Morning on Meridian Trail”
Called 'jumping cholla' because segments detach so easily they seem to jump onto passing animals
Fishhook Barrel Cactus
“A Morning on Meridian Trail”
Can live over 100 years and lean southwest toward the sun, earning the nickname 'compass cactus'
Great Blue Heron
“Salt River Beauty”
Can stand motionless for hours waiting to strike fish with lightning-fast precision.
Gambel's Quail
“Salt River Beauty”
Males have distinctive black plumes that curve forward from their heads like a question mark.
Desert Cottontail
“Salt River Beauty”
Desert cottontails can hop up to 18 mph and use their large ears to regulate body temperature.
Woods Rose
“Mistakes Were Made”
Woods rose hips are rich in vitamin C and were traditionally used by Native Americans for food and medicine.
Plateau Striped Whiptail
“Mistakes Were Made”
This fast lizard can run up to 15 mph and is found primarily in Arizona's high desert plateaus.
Rock Squirrel
“Mistakes Were Made”
Rock squirrels can live up to 9 years and are excellent climbers, often seen scaling cliff faces.
Woodhouse's Scrub-Jay
“Mistakes Were Made”
These intelligent jays can remember thousands of cached food locations and use tools to extract insects.
Jerome, Arizona
“The Wicked Sunrise”
Jerome was once called the 'Wickedest Town in the West' and clings to Cleopatra Hill at a 30-degree slope.