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.

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.   



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



Homestead Homes or Urban Decay?

Homesteads

In 1938 congress pasted the "Baby Homestead Act"

allowing five acres of homestead sites.

 

Homestead

 Water is a major need on the desert.

 

Homestead Shack

Drive around the Mojave Desert and check out the shacks.

 



Urban Decay?
 

Urban Decay?

 



The One Hole.

4 SUNSETS OVER JOSHUA TREE

 

 

 

Section "33" Sunset 

 A one to four mile evening walk in Section 33 is pure joy.

 

Section "33" Sunset 

 

Sunset Quail Springs
 

 

Section "33" Sunset 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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1 to 3 hour round trip drive Covington Flats

Awesome views, relaxing drive, dinner and a sunset at Covington Flats

in Joshua Tree National Park.

 

Covington Flats, Joshua Tress

 

 Lots of Joshua Trees. If relaxing is not your thing!

Grab the mountain bike for some dirt road riding.
Covington has many locations for to create
dirt road art!

 

 

The area offers many hiking trails so grab the water

and gear. No matter what your taste is Covington

Flats has something for everyone! 

 

 

 

Take the time to study and enjoy all the

joshua trees.

Over the last few months I have enjoyed collecting

joshua tree photos.

 

May your adventure be truly blessed!