Searching for People's Canyon
Hi All,
I hope this post finds everyone doing well and happy.
Yesterday Janice, Pico, and I went to look for People's Canyon. It is a small canyon in the middle of the desert. As we drove into the desert you are thinking there is no way there is water around here. After we drove for 40 miles there was nothing, but People's Canyon is supposed to have a beautiful spring and a couple of swimming holes.
Ocotillo plant. This picture does this no justice. It only blooms in spring time and when seen in real life it looks as thought the tips are on fire.
Me tormenting a big Horn Toad. I just had to pick it up.
They are so mellow.
It was a beautiful hike.
Western Diamondback. It was about two feet long and not happy with us. We saw another one a little smaller about 20 feet behind us. Janice almost stepped on it and the thing never made a sound. Then, as we were watching this one move into the under brush, I heard the distinct sound of another rattlesnake. My heart skipped a beat because Pico was in front of us. We look up and I see Pico about 4 feet away from this guy. Pico was keeping his distance and just smelling the air. I yelled "no" and Pico came to us. We then went up to the snake and took these pictures and videos. It was a good opportunity to help with Pico's training to stay away from rattlesnakes. We were both pleased with his reaction and he appeared to be interested but kept his distance.
It was funny. When I would come out west during my summers off I would be ultra sensitive to watching for snakes. Both Janice and I had become a little lazy and have not been paying as much attention, especially after the winter season. Believe you me, that will not happen again. This was a big wake-up call.
We did not find the canyon yesterday but we are taking a friend next weekend to find it. Hopefully some more good pictures to come.
Peace and Love,
Geoff
I hope this post finds everyone doing well and happy.
Yesterday Janice, Pico, and I went to look for People's Canyon. It is a small canyon in the middle of the desert. As we drove into the desert you are thinking there is no way there is water around here. After we drove for 40 miles there was nothing, but People's Canyon is supposed to have a beautiful spring and a couple of swimming holes.
Ocotillo plant. This picture does this no justice. It only blooms in spring time and when seen in real life it looks as thought the tips are on fire.
Me tormenting a big Horn Toad. I just had to pick it up.
They are so mellow.
It was a beautiful hike.
Western Diamondback. It was about two feet long and not happy with us. We saw another one a little smaller about 20 feet behind us. Janice almost stepped on it and the thing never made a sound. Then, as we were watching this one move into the under brush, I heard the distinct sound of another rattlesnake. My heart skipped a beat because Pico was in front of us. We look up and I see Pico about 4 feet away from this guy. Pico was keeping his distance and just smelling the air. I yelled "no" and Pico came to us. We then went up to the snake and took these pictures and videos. It was a good opportunity to help with Pico's training to stay away from rattlesnakes. We were both pleased with his reaction and he appeared to be interested but kept his distance.
It was funny. When I would come out west during my summers off I would be ultra sensitive to watching for snakes. Both Janice and I had become a little lazy and have not been paying as much attention, especially after the winter season. Believe you me, that will not happen again. This was a big wake-up call.
We did not find the canyon yesterday but we are taking a friend next weekend to find it. Hopefully some more good pictures to come.
Peace and Love,
Geoff
posted by Geoff at 10:41 AM
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