Hike-About Pictorial, part B: Focus: Sand Dunes, Dude! (Our favoritism is showing.)

 Had anyone said to us many years ago that we would enjoy the deserts (outside of summer), we would have considered the person nuts. Now we realize we are the 'nuts'. Frankly, the deserts in general are fantastic places to visit, hike, explore and of course, not get lost. They have become one of our favorite visiting spots. We can understand many preferring the forests and lush regions. However, from our perspective, the views, colors, shapes and conditions of the various degrees of desert land are often stunning. 

 The pictures below illustrate some of the features that resonate with us. Admittedly, all but one or two are of desert dunes. 

Dust storm ahead at Big Dune, Nevada as we return to the car. Perhaps, a favorite picture.
Dunes in California, smooth as a baby's bottom.
Big Dune, Nevada, wandering below on the sand.
Reaching a high Point in Death Valley, California.

Time for a break at Pink Coral Dunes, Utah.

Action on the dunes at Kelso, California.
Talking of the need for a real break in Utah.
Back on her feet but this time at Kelso Dunes.
Plodding again in the valley...Death Valley. (Try that in summer!)
The 'Kelso Kid'.

The struggle continues.
Dust at dusk along the Kelso Dunes.
White Sands National Monument, New Mexico.

Thinking about where to sleep for the night as the sun sets. Perhaps someone below will invite me.
Now she's really preparing for rest...again. It was a freezing night.
Tip-toe through the meadow. Meadow? Leave nothing behind but footprints.
Enjoy the sheen of the sand. Maybe, it's glass. 

The talented designer: 'Wind'.

Depending on the light and position, one enjoys changing shades.
Striding out in Death Valley. You've got to love the name.

Cheers, 

Jenni and Jeffrey

If you've had enough, this is a good place to quit, else scroll down for more dunes and other blogs. 

Lava Butte, Nevada.
'I've been through the desert on a horse with no name...then I lost him.' 

  In the opening paragraph, we wrote of desert coloring.
Kelso Dune's struggle continues...for a change. 

  Three steps up, two down, because of soft sand.