Album: Viewscapes

Amistad National Recreation Area

Three major biotic communities (the Chihuahuan Desert, oak and juniper ecosystem, and Tamaulipan shrubland) meet at Amistad National Recreation Area, giving the park an interesting mix of flora and fauna. The addition of the large reservoir and its lacustrine (lake-related) characteristics to this varied but arid environment makes photography and just soaking in the scenery a very rewarding experience.