2016 JOSHUA TREE BLOOM 2/14/16

The spring of 2016 Joshua Tree bloom has begun. On February 14/2016

the best blooms where in the lower elevations. Joshua Tree Gateway (section 33) 

was the best location with a light cloud cover.

 

Being Joshua tree Bloom 

 

The bloom beings life well protected and ready for rapid growth.



Looking down on the bloom.

 

The valley floor green for a short time on the lower



Mojave Desert.

 

 

What to do in Joshua Tree? In late winter, early spring visit Joshua Tree

Gateway (section 33) and enjoy the blooms. Take the time

to look closely at each stage.

Joshua Tree Bloom 2/14/2016

Interesting fact: The Joshua tree bloom only opens at night.

 

Joshua Tree Bloom 2/14/16

UPDAT 2/23/16

Just to many blooms in and around Joshua Tree Gateway (Section 33).

The sunset with a few clouds have been fantastic.

 

 

 

 

 

Grab your gear and visit the Joshua Trees.

Enjoy and leave no Trace.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sunrise on the Geology Tour Road

What to do in Joshua Tree National Park, take
a drive on the backcountry Geology Tour Road.
Pack a snack and take water.

Geology Road Tour JTNP

The vast open space of the Pinto Basin is breathtaking. The

Geology Road Tour  is a backcountry road with plenty of photo

opts. 

 

Geology Tour Road

 The dirt road is maintain in parts and the loop

requires four-wheel drive.

Geology Tour Road



 

PLEASE stay on the road and leave no trace!

Note the tire tracks that take away from the beauty.
 



Joshua tree bloom 2016
 

Frist Joshua tree bloom found on 1/31/16.

Geology Road Tour Joshua Tree National Park



 

Taking the a drive before the storm.

HALL OF HORRORS

Joshua Tree National Park has many road side pullouts
to choose from on your trip thru the park. Hall of
Horrors is a great stops!

 

 

The Hall of Horrors is a grouping of rock formations northwest
of Ryan Campground,

 

The area is full of boulders and plenty of climbing

routes for all skill levels.

Pick one of the many trails and go for adventure. Perfect spot
for lunch or snack while watching the climbers.

The views are awesome and the area is child friendly.

MANX BOULDERS

Manx Boulders area in Joshua Tree National Park offers some great

climbing routes.

 

 

A trip to Joshua Tree is a great weekend getaway. 

 

I enjoy sunrise hikes in the park.

 

So many rock to photograph.

 

The trail is easy walking.

 

Always enjoy your visit and catch a sunrise in the park. 

Rings Loop Trail

Hole-in- the -Wall area offers many hiking and walking trails.

A visit to the Mojave National Preserve with young children the Ring

Loop Trail is an awesome adventure.

 

 

Be prepared to see cattle on the tail. Dress for the high desert with

warm to hot clothes. 

 

 

The views will leave one speechless.

The Mojave Desert has so much to offer

and is worth the drive.

 

 

 

The wall are so interesting.

 

 

At lasted Banshee canyon is near!

 

 

Looking back in to Banshee Canyon. What a fun hike!!!

 

 



Quail Springs Picnic Area

Quail Springs Picnic Area

Quail Springs Sunrise 1/11/16

Early morning sunrise

Located less than twenty minutes from Joshua Tree the picnic area

offers many chance for awesome sunrise and sunset pics.



 

  

Quail Springs Rock Piles



The rock piles offers the opportunity to climb on the boulders.

 

Quail Springs Picnic Area

Plenty spots for a good picnic after a hike at Wall Street Mill or

Barker Dam.

 

Climbing Rocks

Plenty of good climbing routes.

 

 

 Always enjoy the rock piles.

Take time to stop at Quail Spring Picnic Area!

 



Sunrise at Wall Street Mill

 A awesome sunrise hike in Joshua Tree National Park to

Wall Street Mill.

Easy trial in a sandy wash. Great location for morning

side lighting.

 



Plenty of rusty objects.

 

 

Key's stamp mill is a look back in time.

 

 



I always enjoy the Joshua Trees!

 

 



 

 

Great combo hike is to include Barker Dam