Trekking with Wils

Cloudy Potrillo Mountains

We got quite a bit of rain yesterday, and perhaps more overnight.  As Willow and I drove east toward the Organ Mountains it was almost as if we entered a totally different weather zone; to the west it was sunny, but on the hill closer to the mountains it was completely cloudy.  The weather changed significantly while we followed our regular route after a slight detour at the start.  We saw no other nature enthusiasts during our morning hike. 

Distant view of Tortugas and the cloudy Organs

Southwest of Tortugas

Ancient Soaptree Yucca in the left branch arroyo

Barrel cactus and assorted desert flora

Cloud shadow and Picacho

Willow taking a break

Young Soaptree Yucca and prickly pear