Spring 2018: Sonoran Desert National Monument

OK, so it won’t make many “Top 10” lists, but I enjoyed my visit there when I preferred summer-like weather to not-quite-summer weather.  I sometimes enjoy getting away from busy areas, and I can usually find enjoyment any place in nature.

Red?
Red?

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Cholla cacti excel at capturing light. There spines are needle sharp. Trust me; I know.
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Three turkey vultures rest on branches of a dead tree. It seems appropriate, I guess.

You can find my routes here, here and here.