Back From the Mountain

Easter morning in the Sacramento Mountains

We packed up early for our trip down the mountain before hitting the Grand View Trail for a last hike in the high country.  We ran into two other outdoor enthusiasts, a big German man with an aggressive dog on a lead, and a woman runner.  Bumped into the German guy twice.  The second time, he said, "I'm sorry.  My dog doesn't get along with other dogs."  At least the man had his hound on a leash.  We enjoyed our brief sojourn in the Sacramentos, and now we're back in the lower desert where the temps are in the mid- to upper-80s.  It can only get hotter from here.

Juniper moon

They look like Desert Marigolds, but I don't think they are

Mule Deer butts, Easter 2017

Desert squid (actually a dead yucca)

Headed down the trail

Mormon Tea blossoming

Fragrant Ash

Mythic rock creature

Ancient juniper

Dr. K and Becca at the ramads

Becca and me at the same spot

Cliff Fendlerbush