Monday Quickie Hike

Foothills trail under cloudy skies

A slightly forced hike this morning because of other obligations, but Becca and I still put some mileage on our paws.  It was pleasantly cool on our trek due to a cold front that blew through last night; it brought some heavy storms to the Sacramento Mountains, and even a tornado to Socorro County.  Fortunately the tornado touched down in open land.  It has already sprinkled here a bit, and there's a possibility of more precip.

Tortugas (left) and the Organ Mountains



Always on the lookout



Long road to Tortugas

A millipede with an inquiring mind

Soaptree Yucca in bloom (notice the hula skirt)

Yucca blossoms (left) and Ocotillo wands

A huge Cholla cactus behind our house



A dove's nest in the Cholla branches