In New Mexico state park language, that means that Oliver Lee and Rockhound are in my Top 2.
It doesn't hurt that it's spring in the desert, which rocks rocks.
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| You do not see me. |
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| I am a rock. I am an island ... no, I'm just a rock. |
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| I'm not especially ready for my close-up, Mr. DeMille. |
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| Show-off. |
This is kind of a crap picture, but it's a tarantula hawk, so it made my cut.
Spring Canyon State Park is a day-use-only park, open Wed-Sunday until late afternoon.
I will skip the saga of the unrated (super-strenuous) trail up the mountain to Lover's Leap (".5 miles"). Those lovers did not leap - they slipped. I'll just say that 18 miles in, I sat on a rock and waited for my hiking buddy to check out the peak and return. I fell 27-1/2 times, and nothing doesn't hurt.
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15 comments:
Beautiful Roxanne. Love the panoramic views!
You have such a fun writing style. Love your writing, love your photos, love your travels!
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Spring Canyon is definitely a two hiking stick trail. And you know that tarantula hawk stings are considered to be the most painful of any North American insect, don't you?
You're right, I did not see him, tho he fits right in with everything else in the desert, sharp and stickery. I like Rockhound, but when I was there, I nearly froze to death. Luckily, I didn't.
The ocotillo bloom and horned toad are wonderful - such a contrast! The agave must really intimidate his friends...... Bummer that you got banged up on the hike, the vistas are beautiful.
The desert looks so beautiful in the spring, glad to see you out enjoying it, scraped knees and banged up elbows are worth it, right?
If you say so, Pam, I guess the Band-aids are a small price to pay.
The agave doesn't have many close friends, Jodee. They all think he's a jerk.
Nickie, I had the same near-death experience when I was here in December. I didn't score an electric site then, and I huddled my way through one night.
Gayle, I did know that about the sting, but he seemed preoccupied with that ridiculous shrub he found himself in. Plus I'm not a tarantula, so I have that going for me.
EXACTLY, Kate!
Thank you, Susan!
Thanks, Sandy!
Love your pictures!
I've heard a lot about Rock Hound State Park and now I have seen your great pictures. Nice crisp shots.
Thanks, P&B!
Jo, I'm not a big hound, but this is a very nice park.
excellent photo essay as always - loved the horned (or is that horny?) toad.
Thanks, Laura. I call them "horned lizards" in proper company, and "horny toads" after a drink.
Keep on a doing what it is your a doing, it's a motor-vating me.
As long as it's not irr-road-tating you, Red.
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