2021.12: Windy Point Vista, Mt Lemmon, Arizona, USA

Location: Windy Point Vista, Mt Lemmon, Arizona, USA

Date: 2021.12

Photographer: Jesen

Camera: Nikon D850

Retouch: Adobe Photoshop

Copyright: www.haomingxiong.com

At just under 7,000 feet in elevation, there is no question why Windy Vista Point is such a popular place. Its spectacular views and opportunity to escape the summer heat makes this a highly sought after destination for Arizona residents and visitors alike. Approximately 18 miles up Catalina Highway, also known as the Sky Island Scenic Byway, you’ll find yourself at Windy Vista Viewpoint. From this point, you can see over all of Tucson and the Pusch Ridge Wilderness. Pusch Ridge covers over 56,933 acres of wilderness ranging in elevation from 2,800 feet at Sabina Canyon to 8,800 feet at Mount Lemmon. The geological diversity of the area makes for spectacular views. Several species of desert birds and reptiles run the lower elevations, while black bears can be spotted in the sub-alpine regions.

JESEN Photo