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I'm constantly fascinated by the ability of some trees to grow in the upper reaches of the boulders, where soil is almost absent

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5649-eagle-rocks.jpg Somehow, a Claret cup cactus is managing to eke out an existence in that crack in the boulderThumbnailsI take a final look up at the Eagle Rocks before starting the hike back to Mid Hills campgroundSomehow, a Claret cup cactus is managing to eke out an existence in that crack in the boulderThumbnailsI take a final look up at the Eagle Rocks before starting the hike back to Mid Hills campgroundSomehow, a Claret cup cactus is managing to eke out an existence in that crack in the boulderThumbnailsI take a final look up at the Eagle Rocks before starting the hike back to Mid Hills campgroundSomehow, a Claret cup cactus is managing to eke out an existence in that crack in the boulderThumbnailsI take a final look up at the Eagle Rocks before starting the hike back to Mid Hills campgroundSomehow, a Claret cup cactus is managing to eke out an existence in that crack in the boulderThumbnailsI take a final look up at the Eagle Rocks before starting the hike back to Mid Hills campground

A few of those trees might have escaped the 2005 brush fires due to their remote location.