Joshua Tree National Park in southern California extends over parts
of two desert ecosystems - the lower elevation of the Colorado desert
with its unique Cholla cacti in the eastern part, and the Mojave desert
in the higher, western part that is famous for the Joshua Trees that
thrive there. In addition to Joshua Trees and Cholla Cacti, Joshua Tree
National Park is known for its large, rounded boulders and its beautiful
sunsets. Joshua Tree National Park is also home to a couple of lush, green
oases that seem to hide amongst rock boulders surrounded by arid desert.
For more information about Joshua Tree National Park, visit their website
at: Joshua Tree.
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Chollas At Sunset
Joshua Tree National Park has an extensive "garden" of Cholla Cacti.
Barker Dam
An early morning visit to Barker Dam in Joshua Tree National Park provides a view of a calm and beautiful reflection of
the surrounding boulders.
Joshua Tree Sunset
Joshua Tree National Park is famous for - of course - Joshua Trees. But there are also the interesting Cholla cacti
and some of the most beautiful sunsets to be seen anywhere.
Cholla #2759
These interesting Cholla cacti grow only in the deserts of the American Southwest.
Barker Dam #2701
This is a photo of Barker Dam in Joshua Tree National Park in California.
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