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. 

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

Be Moving

 

 

Be Moving!

Move

Active, in motion starts to describe moving.

Sunrise walk in Joshua Tree National Park is one many ways to

enjoy a weekend getaway.

 

 

 

Always be moving in Joshua Tree looking for the next shot or texture.

The Southwest is full of dry lake beds.

 

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After a good rain.

 

 



EARLY MORNING DRIVE

Joshua tree national park early Sunday morning after a storm. Sunrise drive always provides many chances for roadside shots.

 

Moisture on the rises!

 

Be moving! As the sunrise takes place in JTNP.

 

 

 

Awesome sunrise! Can't wait for the thunder cloud. 

5 Things to do in Joshua Tree, CA

1. Covington Flats to Eureka Point

Joshua Tree National Park, Covington Flats 

An 1 to 3 hour round trip dive Covington Flats to Eureka Point.

Direction: Begin the JTNP adventure at the intersection of Hwy 62 also know as Twentynine Palms Highway and La Contents Rd. Take La Contenta Rd south to the park.  The drive thru Covington Flats to Eureka Point  is an awesome trip.

2. Visit Noah Purifoy's Outdoor Door  Art

Noah Purifoy's Out Door Art Museum is a must see. In the fall and winter great mid-day trip. 

3. Photography Down town Joshua Tree



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Joshua Tree, CA.          



Stat your photo shooting at the west end of  Joshua Tree and go east. Enjoy the shopping adventure    

taking time to visit the enterers. Locate the hippy bus?      

4. Hike the Barker Dam loop trail.

Barker dam Joshua Tree National Park

Barker dam nature trail is a 1 to 3  hour easy walk. The trail is full of nature exhibits and child friendly.   .

5. Mountain Bike Desert View Conservation Area

Section "Six", Desert View Conservation Area 

 

Mountain biking, hiking and rock piles/shapes DVCA  has

something for everyone.   



NAME THAT SHAPE

It's time to play "Name That Shape".

Many cool rock formation are found in the Mojave Desert.

Boot Rock, DVCA, Joshua Tree Ca.

Put on the hiking shoes and grab a water bottle and take a hike
in DVCA.
See how many shapes can you find in the rocks? I enjoy the simple game of

looking for the shapes. Don't forget the clouds.
 

Shoe Rock

The best location is simply put, time walking on the hiking trail. 

 

Who can name the Shape?

"Shoe"

 

 

Slow down and stop to look around. JT (Joshua Tree CA. 92252 has so much investigate. Plan a action packed weekend with relaxing included. Sunrise and sunset with camera in hand, always ready to point and shoot.  

 

Joshua Tree National Park offers many walking trails.


 

Rock Shape No Name:)

The exercise from climbing on the rocks is awesome. Just play

the balance stepping stone game.

 

Sour Face Boulder Climbing in DVCA

So many photo locations with in 30 miles of

  Joshua Tree, CA...   



 

Joshua Tree National Park, Dinosaur Rocks

 The Clouds

Look at the proof!  

UFO INVADES “ JT”

 How many shapes can you find? Just one, the  UFO over the trees.

Any day with a "Cannon" is a great day!

Then add  BIG CLOUDS. Start at sunrise, enjoy the golden hour at sunset with a night cap full of stars,

Help The Tree Is Following! 

Walk thru the trees and name the shapes. Hard right turn with a flower pot head.

Picture shot in my backyard. I have always like the clouds, but this picture I was hooked, again.. The wide open space of Joshua Tree, some days offer a great show.

Joshua Tree Farmers Market

Saturday Trip To Farmers Market

Joshua Tree, CA, #farmersmarket

Visit farmers market Saturday morning between 8:00 am to
1;00 pm located in down town. Check out the local crafter's and
artisan.
0pen air markets are all about building relationships. Spend time
talking to the vendors.


Farmer market, Joshua Tree CA 92252

Support your local farmer market!
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Barker Dam Nature Trail 1.3 miles

1.3 Mile loop trail

Water in Barker Dam after the Monsoon rains.

Reflections on the water

An sunrise hike  in Joshua Tree National Park was so awesome! The trail was full of
wildlife and at waters edge you could easily fine the Red Spotted
Frog.

Low water, but great reflects on a sunrise hike 1/10/2016.
 

 

Sunrise hike 7/26/15

A early morning hike after a rain storm.

 



Sunrise hike

Morning light on the trail.

 

Barker Dam