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Friday, April 24, 2009

Back to the Wilderness


Research Associate Becca was oh so happy this morning when we hopped into the COCMobile for a research trip out to Tortugas Mountain. Just how rugged is this section of the Chihuahuan Desert? See for yourself.

Rocky desert vista.

A vehicle headed up the road to the observatory at the top of the mountain.

Yucca in bloom beside an Ocotillo, the Organ Mountains in the background.

1 comment:

Dr. K said...

That rocky terrain can make for dangerous hiking.

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