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Monday, May 21, 2012

Scenes From the Mountain

Cliff Rose on the Rim Trail, Sacramento Mountains
Images from a morning hike along the Rim Trail in the Sacramento Mountains, New Mexico.
Ruby-Throated Hummingbird

Ruby in flight

Becca on the Rim Trail

Yucca blooming in the mountains

Large Horned Lizard

Chokecherry in bloom

The Lodge, Cloudcroft, New Mexico

1st and 10th tee box at the Lodge golf course

4 comments:

Dr. K said...

Those photos of the ruby-throated hummingbird are great.

Scott said...

I'm partial to the Horned Lizard, Packrat. I've only ever seen one in my peregrinations in the West--hiking at Canyonlands National Park. Thanks for sharing.

Scott said...

Packrat: Have you ever stayed at the lodge at Cloudcroft, or is it mostly a golf resort? From your images, it looks like an interesting and sorta' funky place to stay. Is it pricey?

packrat said...

Scott: I've never stayed at The Lodge, but it's not just a golf resort. It gets very mixed reviews. Everybody loves the setting, but some complain about worn-out pillows and beds with valleys in them. We've eaten in the restaurant; food is good, service poor.

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