Turncarver A Photo Journal V2_2505151625
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Island Lake Trail The rocky trail to Island Lake in the Desolation Wilderness
Lower Twin Lake The lower of the two Twin Lakes along the trail to Island Lake
Island Lake Island Lake
Corona Motel "Visitors" to the motel in Corona, NM. The motel has "themed" rooms.
Phone in Use There was phone booth at the Corona Motel, but it was in use.
White Sands National Park Picnic shelters at White Sands National Park
Clouds above White Sands Cloud formations above Whte Sands
A Yucca Plant Yucca plants at White Sands grow long roots as the sand drifts around them, then appear to have "stalks" when the sand drifts away.
The Pinnacles The Pinnacles along the Pine Tree Loop trail in the Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument
Pine Tree Loop Close to the Pinnacles along the Pine Tree Loop trail in the Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument
Hotel Encanto de Las Cruces Sunset at the Hotel Encanto de Las Cruces
Terligua Graveyard The (mercury) miners graveyard at Terlingua
The Chisos Mountains Our first view of the Chisos Mountains, viewed from Maverick Junction (near the east entance to Big Bend / Terlingua). Casa Grande is prominent in the center, and the South Rim is visible to the right.
The Emarald Palace at Big Bend The Emerald Palace at our campsite at the Chisos Basin Campground. Casa Grande is in the background.
Heat Warning - Big Bend The Big Bend version of the ubiquitous heat warnings we saw throughout the trip
Emory Peak Sunrise on Emory Peak above Boulder Meadow
Bear Warning We saw lots of evidence of bears.
Sunrise through The Window The sun hitting the desert west of the Chisos - seen through "The Window"
Ready for Any Contingency Bear lockers and a defibrulator at 7,000 feet near the Toll Mountain campsite
Fire Damage Old fire damage along the trail south of the Emory Peak turnoff
Toward Boot Canyon Approaching Boot Canyon
Boot Canyon The view up Boot Canyon toward the South Rim
The Boot The Boot is the rock formation that gives Boot Canyon its name
Crown Mountain Crown Mountain behind the Boot
Boot Cabin An old cabin used by rangers and park staff
Evidence of Visitation We saw lots of bear scat in the park
Tadpoles Tadpolse in the spring (Leapard frog?)
Ascending the South End of the Canyon The width and depth of the canyon dwindle as we approach the South Rim
Approaching the South Rim The final approach to the South rim at the head of the canyon
The South Rim The view to the west from the South Rim. The prominant haystack is Elephant Tusk
The South Rim The view to the east from the South Rim
The South Rim Picacho is visible to the left of the snag
Century Plants Remnants of blooms on Century Plants near the South Rim
Lion Scat? This is probably lion scat
Casa Grande Casa Grande comes into view as we return to our campsite
Ewww! Some more local wildlife
Fox Scat Fox scat along the trail. The purple color comes from eating Prickly Pear fruit.
Boquillas Canyon Boquillas canyon at the east end of the park
Mexican Imports Souveniers left by mexicans for purchase. The Mexican town of Boquillas del Carmen is visible on the far side of the Rio Grande
The Rio Grande The Rio Grande river near Rio Grande village
Casa Grande from the East Casa Grande from east of the Chisos mountains on Pine Canyon Road
Horse Lubber Grassopper A Horse Lubber Grasshopper (Taeniopoda eques) -one of the largest grasshoppers in North America
Threat Display A Horse Lubber Grasshopper displays its wings to intimidate an antagonist
Sunrise on Casa Grande Casa Grande (R) and Toll Mountain from the Lost Mine trail
Elephant Tusk Elephant Tusk and the South Rim from the Lost Mine trail
Crown Mountain Crown Mountain from the Lost Mine Trail
Features of the Chisos Mountains Key features of the Chisos Mountains viewed from the Southwest (near Santa Elena Canyon)
Santa Elena Canyon The entrance to Santa Elena Canyon
The Mule Ears The Mule Ears
Looking back through The Window Casa Grande viewed through The Window from the west
Road Runner Road Runner runs down the road all day.
Cricket A green cricket visits our campsite
Fox Scat Scat from foxes - found throughout the campsite and the surrounding mountains
Quetzalcoatlus Cast of a Quetzalcoatlus at the Fossil Discovery Exhibit north of Panther Junction
Ancient Volcano The Chisos Mountains are the eroded remnants of an ancient volcano (blue line)
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