Drier and Hotter

Long view of Tortugas and the Organs

Good hike today, but couldn't help noticing how dry the desert is; I don't know how long it's been since our last significant rainfall, but we need moisture drastically.  The heat doesn't help; we're headed for a high of 96F today. 

Willow and Frio were especially good during the trek, not lunging in the least when we encountered two desert cottontails at close range; both critters lit out when they saw us, but the Heelers were well behaved.

Still a little apprehensive when we crossed the spot I photographed the Western Diamondback day before yesterday.  Finding snake-like sticks like the one pictured below never helps the nerves.

Frio and Willow

Where water flows in the desert

Big mouth rabbit

Soaptrees

Every stick is a snake after a rattler encounter

Dove

Willow and Frio