Jan28
Aguirre Springs
Yesterday, the day was so beautiful that I took a drive to Aguirre Springs. From Las Cruces, one could see the snow-capped mountains and I wanted to take a closer look.
The Aguirre Springs Recreation Area lies on the east side of the Organ Mountains. The vegetation of the park changes with altitude. At the base of the mountains, once can see desert shrubs and cactus. Ascending the mountain the changing vegetation reveals various trees such as pinons, junipers, and oaks. Many different species of mammals can be seen on the park, including deer, antelope, oryx, and rarely mountain lions.
The Bureau of Land Management supervises the park. There are camp sites, picnic areas and two major trails. The Baylor Pass Trail is well marked and runs six miles to the other side of the Organ Mountains. The Pine Tree Trail is a four-mile trail that winds through the woods that cover the upper part of the Organ Mountains. Both trails offer outstanding views of the Tularosa Basin.
1 Comment »Journal, Photographs
Snow looks great that way- from a distance and on a mountain top! The addition of sunshine makes it all the better. What a lovely view you’ve captured here. Thanks for sharing the sunshine with us. It’s bitterly cold here tonight- down to 8 degrees with snow on and off today. Ugh! LOL