Flowing out of the Huachuca Mountains about 12 miles west of my home, Bear Creek has, through the millennia, carved a sinuous channel through the volcanic rock of the valley. Water runs most of the year, and the pools etched in the lava are very colorful.
Bridge over Bear Creek, six miles from Montezuma’s Pass. The road runs between Coronado National Memorial and Nogales.
The creek flowing down into Bear Creek Canyon.
Water wins out over volcanic rock (given time).
The creek widens into several pools.
There was less algae at this time of year than I remember.
Rocks, leaves and algae.
Although Autumn colors made this visit special, Bear Creek Canyon is a delight at any time of year.
Please indulge me in a selfie, here in my own environment.
Nikon D700 with Nikon 24-85mm/3.5-4.5 G-series zoom
(except for photo #3, for which I used an elderly Vivitar 19mm/3.8)
Thanks for looking,
Dennis
