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Thursday, October 23, 2008

Chilly Hike


It was in the mid-30s when Research Associate Becca and I got on the trail around Tortugas Mountain, Monte Vista side. You can see from this photo how clear it was, but you can't tell how chilly the air felt.





You don't often come across a camel in the desert, but if you read the history of Big Bend National Park you'll discover that camels once played a part in the Southwest.

Halloween in the desert.


This arroyo has been eroding this bank for countless years.









Packrat and Becca in a well-traveled arroyo.

1 comment:

Dr. K said...

Packrat, it's good to finally get a picture of you.

Who smokes Camels anymore?!

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