Beaver Creek

Beaver Creek is one of our (my wife and I) favorite summer spots to cool off.  It was about 95 degrees out, but the Riparian area of Beaver Creek is considerably cooler feeling with ample shade and cool waters.  I knew of a swimming hole with a rope swing and invited a few of my nieces and nephews along.  We had a great time exploring, swimming, and relaxing on the warm rocks.

I love roots!

We found a ruin, a rock home.  Here is my nephew Derek surveying the creek.

My niece Shana having a blast!

My niece Nicole, climbing with monkey skills.

"Beaver Creek"

"Beaver Creek"

20x16 oil

Beaver Creek is located near Sedona and provides great hiking. This creek is like an oasis in the desert, where plant life abounds next to its clear running waters. I enjoy the looseness of this painting creating an impressionistic and mystical landscape.