• The record rains of 2005 resulted in an explosion of grasses and flowers.

    [photo: Jon Fellows]

  • Judy enjoys a walk among the wildflowers.

    [photo: Jon Fellows]

  • Desert sunflowers engulf and old man cactus.

  • The bright red blossoms of the fairy duster are aptly named.

    [photo: Jon Fellows]

  • The coastal fog provides welcome moisture for desert plants.

    [photo: Jon Fellows]

  • The cardon cactus, relative of the saguaro, tower over other desert plants, and can reach over 200 years old.

  • Boojum trees, relatives of ocotillo, only produce leaves after sufficient rains.

  • A tree yucca displays bunches of creamy white flowers.

  • A tiny barrel cactus protected by rocks sports its spring blossoms.

    [photo: Jon Fellows]

  • The unruly sour pitaya cactus sprawls randomly.

  • This rocky outcropping near Catavina conceals a small cave.

  • Almost nothing is known of the people who left these cave paintings.

    [photo: Jon Fellows]