Really Heating Up

Mesquite Tree flowers

We're heading for a high temperature of 90 F today, and it already felt hot when we hit the trail this morning. There wasn't much of a breeze, either, so it was somewhat uncomfortable.  Tomorrow is supposed to be the same kind of day before a cold front sweeps in overnight, ushering in cold air that will reduce our high to the upper 60s.  The cool won't last, though, and it's now time to start preparations to switch over to our evaporative (swamp) cooler.

Lots of pollen here

Desert hikers

Ocotillos in front of Tortugas Mountain

Not completely in the shade