Upon the advice of friend, Ann Roche, my wife and I ventured forth into the Joshua Tree National Park. We entered on the north end of the park near 29 Palms and made the loop back west toward Yucca Valley. What an extraordinary experience! Maps are available at the park’s information center (29 Palms side)
We marveled at the amazing rock formations, Joshua Trees and the occasional flowering cactus; truly a wonderful experience. We didn’t arrive until mid-day so the lighting was not optimum for photography. However, there is so much beauty around every bend that just to take it in without fussing over the camera is enjoyable too. We got a few shots nonetheless to share. I experimented with a polarizing filter for a few shots.
Because of practical/medical reasons we didn’t hike a lot, but we ventured out here and there and took in the sights, clean air and cooler temps of the higher altitudes (70 degrees). There are plenty of sites that can provide you excellent information on touring the park. We noted nice tent camping that was situated near outstanding rock formations without being obtrusive or invasive. There were plenty of turn outs to park and hike in a ways toward the rock formations. Even if you never left the vehicle it would be a pleasant experience.
Two valuable resources are: Desert USA and Joshua Tree Nat’l Park


so beautiful they are all… especially these flowers fascinated me. Thanks and Love, nia
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Your landscape pics are really nice.
Congrats
HG
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Thank you very much.
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I love your blog!!! Congratulations on your lovely blog award & Your beautiful blogger award!!! Visit anytime !!! *Cynthia
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Well thanks Cynthia. I will for sure.
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So glad you two loved it!!!! Isn’t is remarkable….beyond anything you could imagine!!!!
Next year, my place!!!!
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Yes it is and let’s do that please!
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Hi SwittersB! You sure had a great time in the sunshine… If you liked that habitat, you will LOVE the Matopos National Park. If you ever get the chance to visit it, grab it with both hands and don’t let go. all the best – M
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Yes I see…same rock formations AND I could get chased by a Rhino too!!!
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