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Wednesday, May 15, 2024

Bridal Veil Blooms

Cahl and Willow
We decided to do a large section of the Bridal Veil Falls Trail without actually going all the way down to the falls.

Even though we're headed for a high temperature of only 76F today it felt rather hot during the trek.  We took several extended shade/water breaks to make sure we stayed hydrated--Willow stayed hydrated.

The Fragrant Ash trees were blooming all over the place, but, surprisingly, were not all that fragrant.  They looked beautiful, though.

We ran into several outdoor enthusiasts while hiking the trail, a runner traveling a great distance and two other hikers, a man and woman.  The woman said to Willow, "How are you sweetie?"

View from our property

Bridal Veil Falls Trail

Where the train crossed the creek

White Sands NP from the Bridal Veil Falls Trail

Trail vista

This & next:  blooming barberry


Quarry chair, stove or potty?

This & next:  same Scrub Jay with insect breakfast


Another trail vista

This & next:  Fragrant Ash blooming all over


Willow relaxing in the grotto

Willow leading the way up the trail

This & next:  headed down where the Fragrant Ash grows


Indian Paintbrush

Dr. K and Willow waiting for me

Fragrant Ash

This & next:  verdant view


Gorge

This & next:  crow eating seeds


Dilapidated house

Sky at our place

Indian Paintbrush

 

1 comment:

Dr. K said...

I really enjoyed seeing all of the Fragrant Ash in bloom. My favorite photo of these trees is the second image to them hat you posted. Bridal Veil is such a beautiful trail.

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