Usery Mountain

Drove about 30 miles to reach Usery Mountains.
This mountain range has a different rock formation: schist rocks are metamorphic,
containing gems and minerals...and unique ledges were formed....the sun sparkled in the rocks....the trail we chose was not steep, but curved around and up'n
down crevices.....and the view from the lookout was great: other mt ranges, nearby
towns, valley, and canal with walking path....a few surprises along the way-
bright yellow flowers popped up from rocks...and the ocotillo bushes started
sprouting greenery with bright red tips.... a few desert lizards and birds chirping
loudly- hidden in the bushes. The hike back down was faster- knowing that
picnic lunch and cold beer were waiting.
After exiting the park and driving along a highway, a coyote crossed the road!
They're bigger than you'd expect. Usually, they're nocturnal, but during mating
season ( that would be now) they wander around during the day....guess they
won't attack unless they feel threatened. Trust me, Mr Coyote, I'm not a threat!
I'll post a few photos soon.


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