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Yes, I’m quite a quick study in my old age.
2 years agoThat’s what I thought too. It gave a bit of mystery to it. We’ll see a complete example in tomorrow’s post.
2 years agoFun is exactly right. It’s all great, but it’s worth coming down here for just that stretch of the system.
2 years agoI don’t know, but it certainly is impressive. Here’s some background on its creation: https://rivermountainstrail.org/history/. It’s well maintained, and expanding - we came across a significant enhancement on today’s ride along the eastern half.
2 years agoNo, but I’m familiar with it. I’d love to see it some year.
2 years agoHave you been to Antelope Canyon, near the Grand Canyon? I have not, but the photos look very similar to these. Stunning!
2 years agoIt took us a long time to discover it also. It’s surprising that it isn’t better known, but it’s pretty remote and state parks often fly under the radar.
2 years agoGreat pictures of a place I never knew existed. Thanks!
2 years agohttps://www.sciencephoto.com/media/30479/view/cactus-spines
2 years agoVery thirsty beavertail prickly pear. Don't let those soft, fuzzy bumps fool you! They are clumps of tiny barbed spears!
https://www.inaturalist.org/taxa/57872/browse_photos
Looks like buckhorn cholla.
https://www.inaturalist.org/taxa/49354/browse_photos
Nah, it's an interesting photo as it is. Plus you get the bonus prize of having successfully stumped Google.
2 years agoOuch!
2 years agoAgreed with Eriogonum but its distribution is quite a bit farther west. My thought is maybe flatcrown buckwheat.
https://www.inaturalist.org/taxa/76981/browse_photos
There are some others in the area. Basal leaves would help with ID.
https://wildflowersearch.org/search?oldstate=petals%3Asix%3Bgmc%3A36.476%2C-114.528%3Bcat%3AW%3Bcolor%3Apink%3Blocation%3AMouse%27s+Tank+Rd%2C+Overton%2C+NV+89040%2C+USA%3Belev%3A1912%3Bgms%3A13%3B&buttonName=none&hab=&Elev=&Submit=Submit+Values&PlantName=Eriogonum
It’s a wonderful place for cycling and hiking!
2 years ago