Crocuses and skunk cabbage
#signsofspring #hikingadventures #naturephotography
Crocuses and skunk cabbage
#signsofspring #hikingadventures #naturephotography
Ranger Sarah takes the turn along the trail towards the Gila Cliff Dwellings.
— at Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument.
Ranger Sarah gets he first look at one of the cliff dwellings, she still has a ways to go to reach it.
— at Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument.
Ranger Sarah approaches another bridge as she hikes the trail to the Gila Cliff Dwellings.
— at Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument.
Snakes! Ranger Sarah will be staying on the trail, she doesn't want to be surprised by any snakes.
— at Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument.
Ranger Sarah climbs up towards the Cliff Dwellings as she has left Cliff Dweller Creek
— at Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument.
#Today 01
Good day!
Yesterday’s forecast: possible drizzle.
Reality? Drizzle to rain to snowstorm to sunny.
All while I hiked 11.8 miles (19.0 M) from my home, most of it outside the city. It was glorious.
This morning I’ll take my morning walk, draft a blog post, & edit a chapter.
Be everwell.
I spy with my little eye #hiking #hikingadventures #wildlifephotography #wildlifelover
Jordan Pond and Penobscot Mountain from the Bubbles, Acadia National Park, Mount Desert Island, Maine. April 1981.
Ranger Sarah starts the climb out of the canyon towards the cliff dwellings.
— at Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument.
As Ranger Sarah sets to cross another bridge over Cliff Dweller Creek, she spots one more in the distance.
— at Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument.
Ranger Sarah is glad for all these bridges across Cliff Dweller Creek
— at Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument.
As Ranger Sarah crosses Cliff Dweller Creek again she notices Juniper Trees along the creek. She doesn't what type of Junipers she is seeing but the park as three Junipers. The Alligator Juniper (Juniperus deppeana), Rocky Mountain Juniper (Juniperus scopulorum), and the
One-seeded Juniper (Juniperus monosperma)
—Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument.
Ranger Sarah looks down at the small flow of water flowing down Cliff Dweller Creek.
— at Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument.
#Today 31
Good day!
*Mount Sentinel. If you look close, there’s an M on it. Behind it is University Peak.
Right after sunrise on this chilly day, I’ll depart on a hike down Hellgate Canyon. If possible, it’ll be a long hike. I could see some drizzle.
This afternoon? Editing.
Be everwell.
Ranger Sarah crosses Cliff Dwellers Creek. As she moves up the creek and the canyon narrows, the trees get bigger and everything is greener.
— at Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument.
Ranger Sarah heads up the trail through the canyon carved out by Cliff Dweller Creek.
— at Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument.
Ranger Sarah make the turn on the trail to start the climb to the Cliff Dwellings.
— at Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument.
Ranger Sarah takes in the view as she hikes towards the Gila Cliff Dwellings.
— at Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument.
Ranger Sarah crosses over Cliff Dweller Creek as she starts heading up Cliff Dweller Canyon.
— at Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument.