Joshua Tree and Local Entertainment

After many miles south and one heck of a good omelet, we arrived at Joshua Tree National Park. We pass through some unique areas, such as Wonder Valley, an old war vet retirement area that is now and artist and social recluse sanctuary.

I was not sure what to expect, I have seen pictures of the trees, but I was half expecting a flat area with lots these odd trees. What awaited me was a rugged landscape, amazing rock formations, and the most bizarre “trees” I have ever seen. We found a campsite and settled in for the night as a spectacular sunset highlighted the rocks around us.

Over the next day we explored the park, finally found a shower, and had a lot of fun with some star trails and light painting shots. We had some of the best light of the whole trip in Joshua Tree. Later we headed in to town to the Joshua Tree Saloon, which apparently had an open mike night. The local talent was certainly entertaining and ended a great day at Joshua Tree.