(nr Pie Town NM) A short walk from my camp, was discovered this extremely fat tree. I had never seen anything quite like it before. The bark was deeply grooved scales; sometimes called checkerbark. Research showed it is called an Alligator Juniper. It grows only in northern Mexico, western Texas, southeast Arizona, and southern New […]
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Organ Mountains
(nr Organ NM) One of the most scenic camps is found on the eastern slope of the Organ Mountains. It sets at the base of towering pinnacles, and has expansive views of the valley below. There are two trails; one a 4 1/2 mile loop up to the base of the spires, and the other […]