Cattle In Six Mile Canyon

Above, the first group of cattle heading to the water trough at the windmill. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

For the first time in about a month and a half, I took a deep drive into Six Mile Canyon of the Cibola National Forest.

Since the Jeep has been running fine during that time, I figured it was about time to drive further into the canyon.

While in the canyon, I saw a group of cattle walking alongside the road. As I approached they picked up the pace and walked away from the road and then towards the water troughs at the windmill. The group consisted of female cows and calves. 

The U.S. Forest Service allows a local rancher (Navajo, I believe) graze his cattle on national forest land. That's one way for the grasses in the national forest to be cut for fire prevention.

I drove further into Six Mile Canyon and saw another group of cattle. I went to the grassy valley that is about the midpoint of the canyon and turned around.

As I was heading back, the cattle we a little ahead and were crossing the road. Again, they consisted of cows and their calves.

The canyon was nice and green from the recent monsoon rains.

Some photos:

Above, the first group of cattle after leaving the side of the road. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

Above, cattle making their way to the water trough at the windmill. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

Above, the second group of cattle. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

Above, the second group crossing the road. Photo by Armand Vaquer.