Western desert tarantula We made a friend. I am told this is a male seeking a mate in times of abundant food.

Found this beauty on our way to #HomerWilsonRanch. A former student told me that it's a male western desert #tarantula. He's an enthusiast.

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Cresting The Dodson Trail reaches its crest here. Now it's all downhill to the Home Wilson Ranch, where we have stashed our water for the rest of the trip. This is also our first view of Point 4817, the mount...

Going clockwise on the #OuterMountainLoop, the #DodsonTrail crests here. The #trail makes a scenic, winding descent to the #HomerWilsonRanch behind the distinctive peak - unofficially named #CarouselMountain.

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