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The ultimate adventure guide
Mike Windsor
Photo Date:
03/12/2022
The trail begins by crossing under the road.
Mike Windsor
Photo Date:
03/12/2022
Starting out on the Biotic Loop Trail.
Mike Windsor
Photo Date:
03/12/2022
Overlooking a barren landscape - hard to believe this is the habitat of choice for a flower.
Mike Windsor
Photo Date:
03/12/2022
If you look closely in areas you can still see tracks left behind by ATVs and OHVs before this area was protected.
Mike Windsor
Photo Date:
03/12/2022
The preserve is home to biologic crust - soil that is alive with living organisms.
Mike Windsor
Photo Date:
03/12/2022
Hiking on the Biotic Loop.
Mike Windsor
Photo Date:
03/12/2022
Hiking on the Biotic Loop.
Mike Windsor
Photo Date:
03/12/2022
Hiking on the Biotic Loop.