| Page Views: 1,239 Last Visit to Joshua Tree National Park: April, 1997 | Joshua Tree National Park by karenincalifornia - last update: Mar 7, 2004 |
A Different Kind of Desert | Joshua Tree National Park, CA |
I lived in Southern California for 12 years, and camped in Joshua Tree National Park only once - 4 months before moving away. That was a mistake and a prime example of our not knowing what we had in our backyard until it was almost too late.
What finally got us out there? It was Comet Hale-Bopp. We were living in Pasadena, CA, where the light pollution and smog made the comet appear as a very faint smudge. We needed to get out of the city (way out) to see the comet.
We chose Joshua Tree National Park. A perfect spot for comet gazing and a lot of other things, too! |
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| Pros: | "Very clear air - something you view as priceless when living in Southern CA. Perfect climate in spring." | | Cons: | "Desolate, but that is part of its beauty (not really a con). Hot in summer." |
karenincalifornia's Joshua Tree National Park Travel Tips
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Yaqui Tue May 5, 2009 03:25 UTC
The desert is such beautiful country. I think Joshua trees are beautiful. Wonderful page! | Nemorino Sun Feb 12, 2006 00:31 UTC
Those Joshua trees really do look odd. I see what you mean that they don't provide much shade. | nyc10025 Mon Apr 18, 2005 17:11 UTC
Karen, I was recently in Palm Desert but did not visit Joshua Tree. After looking at your great pictures, I'll be sure to go next time. Ken | Dabs Thu Feb 24, 2005 04:51 UTC
Beautiful photos, loved the tortoise rescue :-) |
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