Exploring Joshua Tree National Park
A few years ago I visited Joshua Tree National Park after attending a photography conference in Death Valley in the late winter. It was the perfect time to extend my trip to Joshua Tree. Although I had driven through a small area of the park in the past, this was the first time to really do some exploring. Joshua Tree is located between the Mohave Desert and the Colorado Desert.
If you’ve followed my photography for awhile, you know that I have a ‘loose’ goal of visiting as many of our national parks as possible. So, a visit to Joshua Tree NP enabled me to check off one more park visited. The rock formations modified over years of weather, unique flora, and fauna are all worthy of exploration. Most notably are the unique ‘trees’ identified as Joshua trees which is exactly how the park got its name. It’s incredible to consider how life has adapted under these harsh desert conditions.
There are over 250 miles of hiking trails, numerous rock formations to climb, and designated dark skies for viewing stars in the night sky. Other recreational opportunities include camping and wildlife viewing.
Sunrise at Joshua Tree National Park
Daytime Views of Joshua Tree NP
After the sun sets in Joshua Tree National Park
To see the images from Death Valley during the conference held just days before my visit to Joshua Tree NP, go to Death Valley Color, Lines, and Textures.
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A few years ago I visited Joshua Tree National Park after attending a photography conference in Death Valley in the late winter. It was the perfect time to extend my trip to Joshua Tree.