Another Steamer

This Soaptree Yucca is impressive

It was awfully humid and hot in the desert for our hike this morning; Willow, Frio and I took many shade breaks.  Weather forecast calls for 40% to 50% chance of rain this afternoon.

We didn't see any human or canine nature lovers out there today, and even the denizens of this section of the northern Chihuahuan Desert seemed absent.

Plenty of other interesting sights, though, most notably the abundance of Soaptree Yuccas which continue to flower.  There are several I look forward to seeing blossom.

Chorus line of Soaptree Yuccas alongside LDR-A

Soaptree Yuccas west of the Organ Mountains

The long view of Tortugas and the Organs

Can't wait for this Soaptree Yucca to bloom

Tandem Heelers

Prickly Pear

Tree

This & next:  photographed a protuberance on a dead branch

This & next 2:  Prickly Pear flower (one occupied for a bit)

Are we having fun yet?

Willow and Frio

Long view to the western flank of Tortugas Mountain

Longleaf Jointfir (Ephedra trifurca)

Wils and Frio

Soaptree Yucca blossoms

This & next:  Prickly Pear in Right Branch Arroyo

Last 2:  Tortugas and the Organs