Long Hike Plus Bushwhack

At the trailhead

This morning we had a long hike interrupted by a lengthy bushwhack.  The rain has caused the desert to spring to life:  much greenery we haven't seen in a long while.  Willow behaved very well on today's trek.

Ocotillos east of LDR-A

Dayflowers

Southwest of Tortugas Mountain

This & next 3:  Desert Cardinal

This & next:  Willow relaxing on a bushwhack

 

Tellbrook Arroyo ran with rain last night

Ocotillos on a ridge, Tortugas Mountain and the Organs

How many barrel cacti do you count?