2007/02/13
Ross Maxwell Scenic Drive
Another beautiful day and another day when the weather forecast was wrong ..... hurray!! Today’s adventure was a drive down the Ross Maxwell Scenic Drive. We stopped at a number of lookouts and walked a couple of the trails. One of our new favourites is the Burro Mesa Pouroff. After walking for about 1 mile through the desert we arrived at the pouroff — a curved vertical wall that can be a waterfall when it rains. We also hiked into the Santa Elena Canyon — an absolutely beautiful spot especially when the sun is shining.
Cerro Castellan --- the white stuff isn't snow, it's tuff (compressed volcanic ash).
Santa Elena Canyon
Another view of Santa Elena Canyon.
Tuff Canyon
Mule Ears --- a landmark you can see for miles
Another great view.
Is this the Javelina Highway? As soon as the Javelinas noticed the truck they dove off the side of the road.
Another beautiful sunset.
This coyote was wandering through the campground. Ed was able to take some photographs as it stood across the road from our campsite.
Cerro Castellan --- the white stuff isn't snow, it's tuff (compressed volcanic ash).
Santa Elena Canyon
Another view of Santa Elena Canyon.
Tuff Canyon
Mule Ears --- a landmark you can see for miles
Another great view.
Is this the Javelina Highway? As soon as the Javelinas noticed the truck they dove off the side of the road.
Another beautiful sunset.
This coyote was wandering through the campground. Ed was able to take some photographs as it stood across the road from our campsite.
