Grapevine Canyon NV

For one evening this trip, I was able to escape work, the politics and the stress and just me and my camera were able to explore Grapevine Canyon. It is named after the vines that grow about half way up the valley. This oasis is located about 7 miles west of Laughlin NV. It amazes me in such a short drive you can escape the noisy mindless casinos and find such solitude. There was nobody else there and it was as silent as you can imagine. The only signs are a few small warnings in the parking lot about protecting the petrogliphs. How can so many people be drawn to the ugly cassinos but not here??? All the better for me.



I have looked on the web and found almost no information regarding the ancient art work (graffiti). The common understanding is that it is around 1000 years old.

I wonder if this area is religious to the native people. I swear I could feel something here, could just be the solitude I am not used to.



The trail though the grapevines. This picture does a poor job showing that the plants are over 7 ft tall.

Self portrait.



How can plants grow on rocks??

Some caves that would make good shelter for camp.

This picture is from in the caves looking out.










The sand wash you have to hike up to get there.









At night there were plenty of small bats flying around. By day I only saw lizards.

Riding with Jimbo (a.k.a. Punk)

More Feild Pictures

Dillion

Just a few pictures from Dillion CO. Took a short break from work for lunch. I think this Chipmunk wanted my lunch.

Denver Coyote

This guy was watching me work in the Denver suburbs. I couldn't help taking his picture.



This guy was watching me work in the Denver suburbs. I couldn't help taking his picture.

Spring

I took these a month ago in my back yard. They were still on the camera, figured I should post them. The flowers are gone now, but we enjoyed them while they lasted.

That Bird

This bird has been eluding me for over 3 months now…. I cannot make it out the door and within 150 ft without him flying. This is my best picture to date, had to borrow a lens even (70-200mm L IS). It is not very good, but I am still trying.

This bird is a challenge!! Looking at the web, I believe he may be a red tail hawk, but do not have a good enough picture to tell yet.