Kay drove south this weekend to see us in Benson. We packed snacks, lunch, water and a couple beers. The three of us drove not far from the New Mexico border to Chiricahua National Monument for a day hike.
Spires seemed to be coming out of the earth surrounding this viewpoint. Just as fast as they appeared, the landscape would change again. It's just amazing.
These columns were formed from volcanic ash. Over time water would settle in the cracks and cause them to break apart and the wind shaped them into a series of balanced rocks.
I took the picture with my zoom. Once uploaded to the computer I was surprised to see two people in red jackets sitting outside the fire lookout.
And this goes on for miles. This particular hike was 3.4 miles weaving between the boulders down into the canyon below and back up.
It was cold and windy. Then calm and warm. Then cold and windy. Calm and warm. Repeat
And at the bottom of the canyon, a creek.
That beer tasted great when we were finished.
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