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Thursday, June 30, 2011

Thursday Fun

Those black spots get hot in the sun!
We did an extra long hike around Tortugas Mountain this morning.  Nobody else was crazy enough to be in the outback, but we saw one jogger down by the Sunset Parking area.  10% chance of rain for the next few days--admittedly, not good odds, but we'll take any opportunity that's offered.

The Organ peaks above the flank of Tortugas Mountain

Old yucca

A Horned Lizard (aka Horny Toad)

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2 comments:

Dr. K said...

That lizard sure does blend into the environment.

June 30, 2011 at 7:53 PM
Jasmine Walt said...

Have you been affected much by the more recent NM fires? Hopefully you didn't have any fireworks planned!

July 1, 2011 at 9:24 PM

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