Red Rock Canyon – Vegas
First Creek Trail, Red Rock Canyon
When my son and his wife visited me recently, they wanted to do some climbing at Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area just outside of Las Vegas, Nevada. While they climbed, I hiked. Then we did the First Creek hike together. I wish I knew the name of the flower in the foreground, but I can’t find it in my field guide or online. Read the rest of this entry »
Singing Birds of Joshua Tree – Video
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Barker Dam Trail – Joshua Tree NP
Barker Dam Trail
A very nice short hike in the Hidden Valley area of Joshua Tree National Park is the Barker Dam trail. There are a few climbing and bouldering routes past the dam, and except for a little scooting around rocks, it is an easy trail. Read the rest of this entry »
Birds of Joshua Tree
Canyon wren fledgling looking grouchy
The young canyon wrens made a non-stop racket at the 49 Palms Oasis in Joshua Tree National Park. The loud peeps helped their parents keep track of them when they were ready to fill those noisy mouths with caterpillars.
The fledglings could fly well enough to pester a parent hunting for their meals. Soon, though, these babies will learn to find their own food, and the palm grove will return to peace and quiet. Read the rest of this entry »
Wonderland of Rocks – Dusk to Dawn
Hidden Valley at dawn, Joshua Tree National Park, California
Ryan and Amy wanted to go rock climbing in one of the world’s premiere spots – Joshua Tree National Park. Who knew? These rock pillows and piles didn’t look very impressive to me, as far as conquering goes. But apparently they are very challenging, and very scratchy.
However, they are very beautiful, especially at dusk and dawn. Some of these images are taken right in the campground, or very near it. Read the rest of this entry »
Bighorn Sheep, Valley of Fire
Desert bighorn sheep, young rams, Valley of Fire State Park, Nevada
I just returned from a 10-day outing in the desert, most of it with my son and his wife. The bighorn sheep were the grand finale of the visit to the Valley of Fire State Park in Nevada,
Young rams
At first it was a couple of ewes peering over the mountaintop, then later, the whole herd came down to munch on mesquite and other succulent plants in plain view of hikers. Read the rest of this entry »
