I went on a hike with Nate today. We took some pictures:




He spotted the Gopher Snake hanging out of a hole underneath a tree root.




It took exception to being caught.




So after taking too many photos, we let it go.




Then we saw a deer taking advantage of the shade provided by a large boulder near the Guadalupe reservoir.




Then, saving the cutest for last, we came upon a male Tarantula in the process of seeking a mate.




"Nope. This isn't a mate. I must have taken a wrong turn somewhere."




"Hmmm... this might be a mate, but it's only got five legs."