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 du...