Search This Blog

Followers

Thursday, June 25, 2009

East Tortugas Hike


Although it was somewhat humid this morning, a cool breeze made our hike bearable. Shadow and light made for interesting scenery. Here's a shot of the trail forward.

The trail heads southwest from here.

Southern face of Tortugas.

A lush arroyo, the Organ Mountains behind.



Closeup of the rugged Organs.

1 comment:

Dr. K said...

These photos of the desert landscape are beautiful.

Cactus Wren and Cactus Flowers

1st 3:  our first sighting of Swainson's Hawks (2) this season About 50F at the start of the hike this morning; a stiff breeze made it f...