Bonita Park Camp and Conference Center

Angus, NM

(Hwy. 48 & 37 between Ruidoso and Capitan)

by

Mary Saxton

Fine Art Photographer

 All images are Copyright 1999 by Mary Saxton
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 I went for a walk in the woods that surrounds the Bonita Park Campground.  It was a path I had been on five years earlier.
I was surprised at how dried up the Bonita River was.  Usually it is flowing with icy water from the snow melt up on the mountains. 

I stopped here and walked out into the river, remembering the time that I had watched trout swim in this very spot years before.

Back up on the trail, I walked through knee high grass that grows along the river bank.

As I continue my walk, I can see the clearing ahead and I know that my path will no longer follow the river.
A large field of wild thistle obliterate the path and I am careful as I walk among them not to get scratched up. 

Looking back from where I had just come.
 Thistle heads.
A wild rose.
A luminous puffball.

Mountain Trail Rides at Bonita Stables

 

 

 I treated myself to a one hour, rather strenuous mountainous trail ride. Very exciting!  My view from the top of Ole' Mel.
 

Following the leader. 

 
 
Rounding a stretch of winding trail after a steep decent.  My knees were relieved to be on flat ground again.
Heading home for the stables.