Wednesday, March 31, 2010

Joshua Tree National Park, CA

Joshua Tree National Park is an unusual place. It is a large park that caters mostly to rock climbers, hikers, and photographers. It is a great place to go if you want to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city life.
There are hiking trails throughout the park. Some of the landscape I encountered looked like something from another planet.
You can find water at Joshua Tree. This picture was taken on the trail to Barker Dam.
I recommend making the trip to Keys View. It's a bit of a drive, but well worth it. The view is spectacular and the weather conditions can be quite windy.
From Keys View, you can see Palm Springs and the Coachella Valley.
The campground at Jumbo Rocks is a favorite among many park visitors.
This was one of my campsites at Indian Cove Campground. It is located outside of the park, but is a great place to camp and climb around on some awesome rocks.
Photo Gallery: D. Smith Photography

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