Scenes from Joshua Tree

Joshua Tree National Park, California

Here are 16 photos from Joshua Tree National Park in California.

While this park is named for the Joshua tree, it offers far more than its namesake yuccas, including remarkable rock formations, striking flora, and brilliant night skies.

These photos were taken in mid-April.

The first and last photos appear in the book Go Outside and Come Back Better.

Joshua trees at sunset

Arch Rock

Arch Rock vicinity

Joshua trees at sunset

Cap Rock and Joshua tree

Skull Rock

Joshua trees at sunrise

Jumbo Rocks vicinity

Jumbo Rocks vicinity

Cholla Cactus Garden

Split Rock

Joshua trees at sunset

Ocotillo

Ocotillo flowers and branches

Ocotillo flowers and thorns

Western fence lizard (about 8 inches / 20 centimeters long)

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