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What has become the road for ATVs but will now be just a walking trail.

The first aid station – fortunately never used.

Nancy’s trusted companion sprains an axel.

She gets consoling from Terri.

The BLM crew thinks they can stump this crowd but they’re wrong!

Giving the wheel a spin…

OK, that was easy. What’s the next question?

Young leaders give out instructions.

Considering the best way to set the posts.

Have tools will travel.

Reporter from Las Vegas City Life gets the story.

First plant in the ground.

Volunteers get to started on the trail

The chain gang.

Sharing favorite stories of the desert.

…only 10 more feet to go…

When did water get so heavy?

Cages will protect the fledgling plants

Who knew this would be so fun?

Roy cautiously listening to tales.

Betsy directing traffic.

Every stone hand picked…

…and carried with love...

…and perfectly placed.

Strangers become team mates.

The sand was not as easy to dig as you might think!

“Are you boys sure you know what you’re doin’?”

Two thumbs up for a great job!

Posts get drilled for the cross-members.

Michelle hears how hard the boys have been working.

Fence posts are set for the parking area

Nancy transplants a creosote bush from the parking lot to the trail.

Wrangling the extension cord.

Mid-day and making great progress.

Your roots are showing!

Anyone for a cup of Mormon tea?

Dad, mom, and the three kids.

The cactus family awaits their new home.

Still enough energy to jog up the trail.

The thirsty new plants drink up the water in no time.

“I found buried treasure!!”

You gotta be ok with getting a little dirty

Marching up the trail…

…with more plants and cages in tow.

The smile never left her face….or was she straining?

“Now put that next cactus over there!”

Most of the posts are done.

Great conversations had, new friends made.

OK, the post holding job looks like way too much fun.

The view from this office is amazing!

Always wondered how they handled these things.

Tender loving care.

The trail takes shape.

Look at this pair of happy diggers!

“I always wanted to be the water boy.”

Hoping to find gold in them there hills.

You sure those gloves are thick enough?

…a little more to the right…

Me and my shadow.

Mixing cement for the posts.

These posts aren’t going anywhere!

This guy is ripped!

Found this one hiding out.

Getting ready for the mother of all cactii.

The new home is almost ready.

“Roll out the barrel….”

One last drink on us and you’re on your own.

Refilling from the world’s largest water jug.

“It’s mine! Give it to me!”

The young crew from the BLM lends a hand.

The finished product.

The rock-straightening perfectionist.

That’s a squat that for most of us we’d never get up from!

Up go the cross-members.

Second cross-member goes up.

Nearing the end.

Maryannalooks exhausted.

Check out the matching tattoos!

Squeezing into the only shade around.

…except for this luxury box!

Nice work!

The site receives a blessing from Eunice Otah.

What a beautiful job!