Hidden vantage points: Joshua Tree's Geology Tour Rd.

More from Joshua Tree National Park...

It's best to leave the car in the parking lot, and set out on foot.

Joshua Tree: Early morning sweet colors...

Photograph by Scott Schwartz.
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...make dragging myself out of my sleeping bag worth it!

Life In The Mojave Desert...

Joshua Tree National Park, 2015.

Joshua Tree: Menorah in the desert...

Photograph by Scott Schwartz.
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Along the Geology Tour Road: Joshua Tree National Park.

The park's Geology Tour Road is a relatively easy four-wheel-drive trail.  During my recent trip, the trail was relatively smooth- essentially a graded dirt road-with a few sandy spots.

Of course, trail conditions can change rapidly.  The author assumes no responsibility for any damages or injuries sustained as a result of driving the trails discussed here.

Desert photography...I mourn...

...the death of Joshua Tree's wildflowers.

Joshua Tree National Park: Up close...

...with the park's flora.

Mojave Desert Freedom....

The freedom to explore the back country is one of the things that makes our country great!

MDD wishes all of you a happy and safe Independence Day weekend!