Nature - The Great Restorer

A friend posted this article on Facebook the other day and it's a great read, especially if you haven't been out in the wild lately.  Even if it's a visit to your local nature sanctuary or park, it's worth the time to take in nature that can give back so much.

 Whether we're simply driving down the road and spot a couple of hawks on a pole.....

 Or get stopped by a pair of coyotes....

 Or in constant amazement over the beauty of the Ocotillo in bloom.....

  Or the Ocotillo's blooming leaves....

 To create almost a halo around the Saguro....

only to end on a beautiful peaceful blast of color.

Each day out seems to bring its own peace.  One of the special things about the desert is that it's simple.  It's also cruel, unforgiving and is always dangerous, but with caution and a little planning, the simple peace and