Hot in the Shade

Strawberry Hedgehog Cactus

Right from the git-go this morning Becca and I knew just how toasty it would feel here in the northern Chihuahuan Desert.  With no breeze even hiking in the mountain's shadow for an extended period of time didn't make it feel any cooler.  I think we're supposed to be 98F today, but it wouldn't surprise me if we slipped over the 100 degree mark.  Despite the heat there were quite a few outdoorsy types enjoying our desert environment today.  Becca and I did a pretty long hike with plenty of shade and water breaks.

Strawberry Hedgehog flower taking some light

Tortugas and the Organs

Necessary for a desert hike this time of year:  water and shade

Road around Tortugas

Further around that road

Incoming:  Swainson's Hawk

Swainson's Hawk

Desert Cottontail

I am a rock

Don't stand on that!