Another day, another two steps…
Wandering through the desert, seemingly impervious to the elements, following the map religiously, our intrepid band soldiers on…
We are treated to more wildlife. Today we see some kind of Dragon/Monitor Lizard. Snaking a forked tongue, checking for a mate, (hint, it’s hiding in the cacti below…) it’s evidence that life can survive here, but only if you know how…
The Daily Trail 
Boy Scouts in southern California learn about sidewinder rattlesnakes and gila monsters before going on desert camping trips — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gila_monster
If they are close to the Chiricahua Mts, then they should also be close to the Arizona towns of Bisbee (former copper mining town and modern artsy/folksy enclave) and Tombstone, AZ. Maybe they’ll run across some throwback sheriff on horseback, or a cowboy herding some longhorns to his “ranch”.