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By Robert Tuvell

Up ahead we see an amazing natural spring flowing directly
from the rock walls of the mountainside. As we walk farther,
a large boulder to our left displays the outline of a curious-

looking insect. We’re gazing upon a wonderful piece of art left Coming up on the right is the road that leads to Bonnie
for us by Native Americans who lived here centuries ago. In- Springs Ranch. We slow down and enjoy a close-up view of
formative signs are conveniently located along the boardwalk the spectacular Joshua trees. Spring rains this year have
and we stop at one to read about the surrounding desert made them especially beautiful. Suddenly, there is movement
plants. Back on the highway, we roll past the Red Rock Can- and a shuffling sound to our right. We slow to a stop. There in

yon Visitor Center. There’s so much to see and do there that the morning sunlight is a small family of burros. What a won-
we’ll have to save that stop for another day. derful sight! As I reach for my camera, a curious little fellow
heads our way. I explain to him that people food really isn’t
what he should be eating. I don’t think he understands as he
wheels around and sends a spirited kick in our direction. Our
little Miata, sensing it’s time to go, springs forward onto the
road and Marilyn and I can’t stop smiling.

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