Friday, November 07, 2008

Climbing Dutchwoman Butte, AZ

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Dutchwoman Butte is one of the few, original, intact wilderness areas in the country that have never been grazed by domestic livestock. The Butte, or mesa, is ringed all about by high cliffs...



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Its base floats in a sea of Sonoran desert cacti, while its high flatlands support a lush grass-and-wildflower community.
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Crucifixion thorn is a prominent shrub. While Agave stalks shoot up individually-unique pastels.

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