Brink of the Weekend

Cactus Wren

January 3rd in the Chihuahuan Desert.  While other parts of the country--primarily the Midwest and the East Coast--are struggling under a crippling snowstorm, we here in the desert Southwest are heading for a high of 57 degrees Fahrenheit.  That's pretty sunny and warm considering the temperatures back east.  Having lived in the snow belt of northeastern Ohio growing up, please understand I'm not lording our lovely weather over them; just enjoying what we have here now.

Trail along the upper foothills

Outer loop road

Looking back toward Tortugas and the Organs on the outer loop

Wind-shredded seed pod on a Soaptree Yucca stalk

Striking back up into the mountain

If you have problems here's a truck for you

My cabin