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Saturday, January 22, 2011

Crowded Hike

A trail down Tortugas's foothills
People were all over the mountain this morning, not surprising considering the beautiful weather.  Having all those hikers and joggers about is always a bit disconcerting, though, because it robs the desert of its solitude--one of its finest attributes.

The trail we just descended

Empty Soaptree Yucca pod, Ocotillo branch on left

Spent Soaptree Yucca pods

Up an arroyo (dry wash)

Prickly Pear Cactus and Soaptree Yuccas
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1 comment:

Dr. K said...

Beautiful photos of the yucca pods.

January 22, 2011 at 3:03 PM

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