Prickly Pear and Mule Ears Peak

A large clump of Prickly Pear cactus with Mule Ears Peak in the distance.

The western side of Big Bend National Park is a great place to explore the mountains, canyons, and desert lowlands. One such area of neat vistas and hidden places is Mule Ears Peak. A maze of trails leads into the desert and countless finds. This clump of pear cactus was one I spotted on the way to Mule Ears Spring (a great destination).

It stood a good 5' tall and had dozens of pads.