A hike in Joshua Tree National Park

We visited Joshua Tree National Park when last in the Palm Springs area back in December, but decided to visit it a second time in early February, specifically to go for a short hike.

We went in the south entrance (where we exited last time), and stopped at the visitor center there. There was a singing park ranger:

After exploring a campground (too small for our coach), a picnic lunch, and considering a hike near the visitor center, we continued on towards the joshua tree part of the park. Passing some interesting rocks on the way:

Some joshua trees:

The parking areas were too full to do more popular hikes, so on a whim we turned down a dirt road:

Some interesting rocks by the road:

We stopped at an access point for rock climbers, and explored that area as an informal hike:

If you look closely, you may spot several rock climbers:

A selfie:

I’m valiantly holding up a rock:

A wave-shaped rock:

Young joshua tree:

Rocks:

Me taking a photo:

Of this:

Jenn and me:

Another rock climber:

More rocks:

A small cactus:

Joshua tree:

Rocks and joshua trees:

A bird:

I like the glowing effect of the sun behind the tip of the rock:

More lens flare with the sun touching the tip of the rock:

Joshua trees:

We’re liken the lichen:

Three colors:

Rocks and joshua trees:

Jenn on a rock:

Me joining her:

Jenn posing:

Me:

Shadows:

More interesting rocks: