Extremely Lengthy Hike

Centennial High School and the Doña Ana Mountains

I woke up really early this morning, started thinking about things and couldn't get back to sleep.  So Becca and I were on the trail by 7:00, and we did twice the hike we usually do--the weather was that beautiful.  Things are changing later today, though, as a cold front blows through carrying the promise of low-desert snow.  Just as we got back to the trailhead JC and Shaque drove up, so Becca and I did a short hike with them.  We sure put some miles on our paws and feet today.

Along a high ridge

One way down to the desert floor

This very tall Yucca looked like a Saguaro Cactus from a distance

High above the desert floor

One Barrel Cactus dies (front right) and another grows (front left)

Lenticular cloud over the Organ Peaks

Torrey Yuccas and the Organ Mountains

Sandy break

Active day for flyovers

JC and Shaque