Monday, March 22, 2010

Kelso Sand Dunes

Still getting caught up from when I was at Kelso dunes in Mojave National Preserve.

Went for a hike through the sand dunes  one day, and was amazed by the quantity and variety of  tracks and trails left in the sand from the mostly night time residents.

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You should be able to get a better view by clicking on each photo for a full size view.

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Heading up towards the sand mountain peak.

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Looking back towards the camp spot.CIMG9919

Small forests of vegetation act as snow fences.CIMG9920CIMG9917   CIMG9921 CIMG9922

Lower part of the ‘summit ridge’.

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Some little critters had walked all the way up the dune to cross over to the other side.

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My tracks up the summit ridge.

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I could see for miles from the top.  I could see traffic on the Interstate about 50-60km to the north.CIMG9930 CIMG9931 CIMG9932 CIMG9933

One of the track makers, now deceased of unknown causes.  I think it is a kangaroo rat.

And another fringe toed lizard finding some shade.CIMG9934 CIMG9935

Next – heading for Lake Havasu.

3 comments:

  1. I enjoyed the pictures, especially the tracks.

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  2. Amazing isn't it....what lives on our planet...just have to have the eyes to "see". Thanks for "seeing" and sharing it with us.

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  3. The sandy desert of Kelso dunes is astonishing places to see.The species are weird and the place is a wonder to see.

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