This property, which is now a part of the Saguaro National Park East, was first homesteaded by two women in the 1920's. Nelson Garwood purchased the land in 1945. He built a nice homestead for himself and built the dam. He was a Navy Veteran of the Spanish American War, fought in the Boxer Rebellion in China, stoked ships in the Great Lakes, was a fireman on the railroad, built race cars and owned a Ford agency in Ohio. After moving to Tucson in the 1930's, we became involved in real estate. During WWII, he worked at Davis-Monthan Air Base. He eventually earned a pilot's license and bought a plans. He built himself an airstrip and maintained it by dragging railroad ties and heavy steel beams which were attached to his jeep. He also built a hangar for the plane. The hike is beautiful. Enjoy the pictures!
Beautiful vistas from the top of Pink Hill.
Here's why the trail is called "Pink Hill".
We named this one "Happy Family".
Several pictures of one huge saguaro! It was deserving of so much attention.
Several pictures of one huge saguaro! It was deserving of so much attention.
