Wandering through the rocks

tknife

tknife

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If you don't like rocks, yucca, cactus and Mora's, turn back now!

With the holiday weekend, and milder temperatures, there were quite a few people out on the local trails. I love seeing parents and kids out here, but I was in the mood for solitude so I moved off the trail and down into some side canyons. I am a sucker for sandstone, it is fun to scramble through.


The varied colors of lichen help to liven it up too




This shallow cave was a nice place to rest and have a snack


Below I saw some cactus growing from large branches.


The texture was like rough tree bark, but just under the bark it was green and very soft.


I recently (and begrudginly) got a Kydex sheath for my Companion. I had been thinking about it for a long time, but I just never wanted to spend more on a sheath than the knife cost! But I like carrying this in my pocket, and it makes a very stout and slim package.


I really love this knife much more than $12 knife should be loved.
 
Thanks all! I hope everyone had a nice 4th and was able to out into the woods. The heat will really be picking up in my area, so I was lucky to enjoy a much cooler hike than July normally offers.
 
The desert is a very interesting ecological environment. I haven't been to a desert since I lived in Texas, but I did find the varied terrain and plants very interesting. I tend to like places that have trees or tree cover and most importantly, free flowing water.
 
It is always a treat to get out to some places that have water, or even shade for that matter. I grew up a block away from the foothills that is all chaparral like this, and have gotten somewhat used to it. But I have had some close calls when running out of water. I carry a ton of it with me, and when I start to run low I have to turn back. When I can, I go really early in the morning to avoid some of the heat. I also will throw my shemagh over some brush and rest in the shade to avoid over heating. It is hot and dry, but I still love this environment. Camping can be quite nice, and no need for heavy sleeping bags. But again, you have to pack in a lot of water.
 
i like that cave. i'm always shocked whenever i see your trip reports - your woods is just completely different from mine...i always keep forgetting i need at least a gallon of water with me before clicking on your posts...i feel dehydrated by the end of it :p
 
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haha! yes I have to say I am jealous of the greenery in your posts. I can get some milder forest areas, but they require an hour or two in the car. I have plenty of desert that is just up the street though, so that's where I am most often.
 
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