R is for Rodeo

The future rodeo stars of America learn their trade at the small town rodeos like this one in Escabosa, New Mexico, population less than 1000.  The youngsters start learning at a tender age, some as young as 5 years old.  They seem to have a great time.   If you ever get a chance check out one of these small town rodeos.  Post # 18 on ABC Wednesday.

Q is for Quail

This is a picture of a Scaled Quail.  This bird is a resident of most of New Mexico, after three years of full time RVing I was finally able to get this shot.  New Mexico is a great birding state. Post #17 ABC Wednesday   

P is for Petroglyph.

This Petroglyph is from the Painted Desert in Arizona. The Petrified Forest National Park is at mile marker 311 on interstate 40 about 22 miles west of Chambers,Arizona. The Painted Desert is part of this park. The park road is 29 miles long with turn-outs that have great views with fantastic colors. When I was there, there was free camping at the end of the road where it meets highway 15.  Post # 16 on ABC Wednesday. 

 

O is for Ocotillo.

The Ocotillo is one of the deserts strangest flowers, with tall skinny limbs that are six to twelve feet high and covered with very sharp needles.  The flowers are on the end of the limbs and usually bloom after a rain storm or when watered by hand.  Post # 15 on ABC Wednesday.

N is for Night Blooming

While visiting friends in Florence, MT, I was taken up to the attic to see this night blooming flower.  I have never seen anything like this before, it was amazing, blooming in total darkness.
I have included two pictures in the hope someone can identify this flower for me, I have no clue.  Post # 14 on ABC Wednesday

M is for Middle of Nowhere.

Eighteen miles south west of Hatch, New Mexico, famous for chili, is where Nutt,New Mexico is located, home of the Middle of Nowhere bar & Cafe.  As the name implies, there is not much to see, but interesting as you drive by.  post #13 on ABC Wednesday

L is for Lake Mendocino

Lake Mendocino is another great place to camp.  Located in northern California about 8 miles north of Ukiah, California.  The camp is run by the Army Corps of Engineers and is very well maintained.  A wonderful place for hiking, fishing, boating or just relaxing.  The birds and animals are every where and have little fear of people.  Post # 12 to ABC Wednesday