What Did You Do in Death Valley Today?

[Brice]

Wednesday I went to a canyon that I've been to before, but wanted to go all the way to the head this time.  I don't think many people get up to this area because the main attraction is nearer the mouth, and there are some obstacles to overcome to get into the upper reaches.  Nothing too spectacular, but there were some nice walls.  Here's a canyon wall with an abscess in it that I thought was neat.



Then I came across a small pelvis and spine and wondered what sort of animal it belonged to.

 

A few feet later I got my answer.    Coyote.



There was a nice spire.



The main canyon head and every side canyon I went up ended in a huge dryfall.  One must have been the home of a turkey vulture because there were giant feathers and poop everywhere.  Also I spooked a short-eared owl, the second time I've seen one of these in canyon narrows.