Overview

Hidden away in the town of Paradise, Arizona, is the George Walker House - a B&B that not only provides a nice place to stay, but it also invites birders into the yard to watch the feeders.

Departing Portal westbound, the road forks. Paradise Road forks right and leads up into the mountains. Winding around for about 5 miles on a somewhat rocky road, the road passes the Paraside Cemetary and reaches a T-intersection with a stop sign. Turn left and drive south about 0.4 miles. If not paying attention to the mileage, drivers will reach George Walker Road, on the right. This is not the right road -- continue straigt for another 0.2 miles to George Walker Lane. There are lots of signs here for the George Walker House. Turn right onto George Walker Lane and drive up the steep driveway to the House.

Jackie, the lady of the house, is friendly and an excellent birder who provides running commentary on the birds in her yard. Wes sometimes takes over for Jackie. Two dogs live there, but if you are friendly, so are they. Often booked solid during birding seasons, the B&B rates are surprisingly low. Look for lower- and mid-elevation specialties and even Juniper Titmouse in the yard.

Link to Portal Area Map.