7-23-18

Pronghorn "antelope" ( Antilocapra americana ) bucks in extreme western Utah, not far from the Nevada line near the old site of Gandy. Pronghorns are not true antelope but the last surviving representatives of a group of ruminants ( Antilocapridae ) intermediate between deer and cows/true antelope. They are native to North America and have made a remarkable recovery after having been hunted nearly to extinction by the early 20th century.

Schell Creek Range, eastern Nevada. Looking east. The skylined blue range in the distance is the House Range in Utah. And yes, that's the road I'm following! The inset is a closer view, from farther down the canyon, of the limestone cliffs peeking over the ridge in the middle distance.