Red Rock Canyon is listed as being 14 miles from Las Vegas. But as you can see from this picture, Las Vegas has grown out to the mountains. |
A large wash area or arroyo, that takes the spring rains. |
Red Rock Canyon. |
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Spanish Daggers in the foreground. |
Joshua Tree Yucca. |
After a rainy winter, the desert floor is unusually lush green. Las Vegas had gotten as much rain in Jan. & Feb. as they usually get all year! |
Playing hide 'n seek with the sun. |
A "horse crippler" or "devil's pin cushion." |
A tortoise coming out of his home. |
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Yes, those specks are people! See the picture below. |
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It is an overnight hike to this rock climbing and repelling area. |
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The cholla was thick and appeared to be glowing in the sunlight. |
Looking back into a lush canyon. |
Wild burro approach a wire fence on BLM land. |