In southern Colorado the high plains give way to the high desert and cactus dot the landscape amongst mesas, sand dunes, and grasslands. Early spring rains bring a riot of color to the desert landscape as cacti bloom and fruit in profusion, pollenated by bats, hummingbirds, and bees. In the late summer and early fall you can stop by roadside stands for delicious jars of prickly pear cactus jelly— a rare and wonderful treat.
In southern Colorado the high plains give way to the high desert and cactus dot the landscape amongst mesas, sand dunes, and grasslands. Early spring rains bring a riot of color to the desert landscape as cacti bloom and fruit in profusion, pollenated by bats, hummingbirds, and bees. In the late summer and early fall you can stop by roadside stands for delicious jars of prickly pear cactus jelly— a rare and wonderful treat.