February 8, 2005 - Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument Part 2

Lots of Saguaro and Organ Pipe Cactus on this hillside:

Wild flowers hiding here and there:

Even arches:

Pencil cholla:

A close up of pencil cholla:

A close up of Teddy Bear cholla, which are also called "Jumping Cholla" since the needles jump out and stick to you:

Here is a baby Teddy Bear Cholla, these are easy to catch on your shoes:

A nice desert vista with multiple cactus, ocotillo, and mountains in the background:

Ocotillo in bloom:

Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument was well worth visiting.

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