How High's the Water, Momma?

We don't get much rain, but when we do it pours down the mountains and funnels into washes, causing flash floods like this one on the scenic drive.  This one is ebbing, but when they come they can carry away a vehicle.

Here's the same road the next day after the front-end loader's been through.

In other news, I'm pleased to announce TrailBlog will now be known as Perky Jerky presents TrailBlog.  It's nothing official yet, but I'm hoping when word gets around, they'll send me a free case.