Joshua Tree National Park

A drive through Joshua Tree National Park might take a couple hours, viewing the park from the road. An exploration of the park would take a lifetime. Joshua Tree National Park has over 550,000 acres of wilderness filled with a variety of plants and animals that make their home in this land shaped by strong winds, unpredictable torrents of rain, and climatic extremes. Every now and then, man intrudes in this wilderness and leaves his brief, passing mark among the surreal geologic features that cover the landscape. Let’s go see what we can find.

Snow in the Desert? - Joshua Tree National Park

Snow in the Desert? - Joshua Tree National Park

Yes, it can snow in Joshua Tree National Monument. And when it does, it turns the desert landscape into a magical winter wonderland. Something that if you ever get the chance to see in person, move heaven and earth to do so.

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Interesting Rocks - Joshua Tree National Park

Interesting Rocks - Joshua Tree National Park

I think it’s fair to say that Google Earth is a temptress. How often has she led me to unknown places of wonder and beauty, places of history and charm, places from which even more can be discovered. When things are slow at work, why not spend some time with her, searching for places to see what I can find.

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A Monday Morning Meander - Joshua Tree National Park

A Monday Morning Meander - Joshua Tree National Park

I was recently reminded of some interesting petroglyphs that are out in this area by PB, a fellow exploratographer. I had first read about them some few years ago….and I was bound to find them.

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