Dead Horse Jun 08
Near Cottonwood on the Verde River
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DEAD HORSE RANCH STATE PARK
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The Verde River Greenway: a 2.5 mile riparian loop
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A lagoon near the Verde
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Mistleltoe growing in a tree
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A hill of large ants as we turn for the riverbank
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The Verde
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A watermelon flower...
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...and a three-inch watermelon
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Crossing our only muddy patch on the trail
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At the end of the loop, we head back to the campground and parking
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The fishing pond at the campground
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Where to go now? The day is still young.
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...so we head for the Mesa trail on this unusually cool morning
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An old farm cabin
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On top of the mesa, we enjoy great views of Cottonwood and Tuzigoot
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An ocotillo in springtime leaf
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We stop for a snack, but not for shade
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Heading back, we cross a cattle guard
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An automated weather station
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Getting close to the old cabin...
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