Zou and I decide to investigate a mysterious alternate route at the DPs, an off-shoot from the regular trail that I've always wondered about. Turns out it's not really a trail. Well it is, for a little while. Then it's nothing. Then it's a trail again. Then it's nothing, and stays that way. But when we hit the "dead end" we messed around and found a really great lookout.
We ended up sort of on top of the "rock" formations the DPs are known for and so had a neat and unusual view of part of the BMR. Here, Zou is on top of a little hill we explored before going to the rim-cliff where the views were to be had (which you can see behind her).
At the cliff, looking northeast.
Love the craggy rocks.
Will have to come back here on a stormy day. I've seen the clouds draping this area from afar, and it's very dramatic-looking. Definitely qualifies for further exploration!
And to the southeast and an arm of the BMR.
Zou appreciating the scene.
Q: Can you name all the flowers in this picture?
(A: Indian paintbrush, lupine, yarrow, groundsel?, and dog tail!)
Looked like a big ol' cattle trough.
One hot, tired doggie...
AHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Feeling much better after a dip in the BMR (her momma shoulda jumped in too!)
And a friend too! Man, this place has it ALL!!!!
"Looked like a big ol' cattle trough." - Somebodies Jacuzzi?
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