As a hiker approaches the top of Wagner Butte the scene changes again. Instead of forest, desert, wildflower-covered field, or grassy meadow there are a few rocks to climb (not difficult) to get to the top.

I have never seen a dandelion seed head this big before. I should have put a finger in the photo to give the viewer a point of reference. Usually they are smaller than a golf ball, but this one (and the others in the field on the Wagner Butte trail) was bigger than my fist.

The sign on the top of Wagner Butte has been there for probably a couple decades now. The elements have not been kind, and it is now barely readable.

Posted on September 9th, 2011 under nature, outside of ashland, places • Tags: flowers, hike, nikon d7000, signs, Tamron 10-24mm lens, wagner butte. • RSS 2.0 feed • Both comments and pings are currently closed