Grand Views on the Grand View Trail

At the start

A morning hike on the Grand View Trail outside of High Rolls, New Mexico is always worthwhile.  Clouds and high winds made for dynamic vistas and temperatures in the low 50s F.  We saw crows and Turkey Vultures sailing the treacherous sky; and yesterday we saw Wild Turkeys flying expertly along the mountain slope.  Wild Turkeys are surprisingly good aviators.

Looking out toward White Sands National Monument



High desert vista



Juniper-studded landscape

Shadow and light

The happiest hiker

Sacramento Mountain vista

Hedgehog Cactus growing in rock

Down through the canyon

Crow profile?