Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been categorized as “Nature”
Ocotillo is not a true cactus. For much of the year, the plant appears to be an arrangement of large spiny dead sticks, although closer examination reveals that the stems are partly green. With rainfall, the plant quickly becomes lush with small (2–4 cm), ovate leaves, which may remain for weeks or even months. Individual stems may reach a diameter …
One of my favorite places on the desert is “The Swimming Pool”. I heard about it for many years, many hiked to it on the Thursday morning hikes with Cruisin Cruiser (Ambrose) or Lost Canuck (Brian). If you started at the dam, south of Kripple Kreek, it was a healthy hike. You could also go to Kripple Kreek, head east, …
Are you an adventurous soul? Do you love to explore? Or perhaps you just enjoy riding a bike off the paved road? If you answered yes to any of these questions then you’ll love riding the wild burro trials and BLM roads of Imperial Dam LTVA. I’ve been here for only two months now, and I’ve discovered some favorite trails, …
Have you ever noticed that is particular part of the “desert southwest” seems to have an over abundance of rocks? There are many different kinds here and many different colors. Nature herself has created many wonders in the rock here. We can see slot canyons, dry waterfalls, many different animals and forms in the rocks. However, I would like to talk about the human …
There are many enjoyable rides here in the desert whether you have a 4-wheel drive, ATV or side by side. One of those rides goes through the Squeeze and to The Names. One of the first sights to see is the rock garden. There used to be a miner’s cabin and the wife made a rock garden since there wasn’t …
Now that everyone is starting to arrive, it is time to give specifics about the activities here. Mon., Wed., & Fri. there is excise in the Gravel Pit @ 9am. Following that is Yoga @ 10. Both of these are in the Gravel Pit Ramada Tues. is the weekly meeting of the EmergencyResponse Team. Held in the trailer behind the …
Wendy—Cocker Spaniel February 1, 2015 Everyone is fascinated by rattlesnakes. The fascination is most often caused by fear that they are aggressive and deadly. Most rattlesnakes avoid contact with humans. They tend to avoid wide open spaces that offer little protection from predators and usually spend their time in and under low-growing shrubs, natural and artificial debris and rocks. They …
By: Vicki – Echo February 1, 2015 As you read this column, you will quickly realize that I do not have a knack for writing. What I do have is a fondness for cacti, and this fondness has inspired me to gain a little cacti knowledge. As you explore the public lands around Yuma, you might see a variety of …