Yesterday, Monday, we were taken on a expedition of the total length of the Puerto Blanco Road. The loop is over 50 miles into an area of the park that has been closed for about ten years. The road is narrow, dusty, bumpy, even undriveable for a vehicle that is not high clearance, but it was wonderful! The normal vans were replaced by four wheel drive explorers and pickups. A total of seven vehicles left the VC around 9am filled with volunteers and staff carrying lunches and excitement for what was to come.Many stops were made. Many photos taken. Much chatter. Lots of smiles. The miles were covered. Histories were told. A day in the desert was spent. It, truly, was a great day!
The park is exploring the future; if and when the Puerto Blanco Road will be re-opened. It will be wonderful for Organ Pipe actus National Monument, because it would add many more roads to drive on, trails to hike on, and photo opportunties to take advantage of. Bonita Well, Red Tanks, Dripping Springs Mine. Senita Basin, Quitobaquito spring, to name a few, plus miles of wild and beautiful desert.
The lower photo shows Puerto Blanco, the White Gate, which looks the part in the morning light.
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