Joshua Tree – Day 2

Back to Joshua Tree National Park today. We took a hike on ‘Split Rock’ trail, a 2 mile loop.  The picture below explains the name.

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Split Rock

We hiked in the morning while it was still cool. It was starting to warm up by the time we finished. I cannot imagine what it must be like to visit in the summer.

We saw a few rocks that looked like other things.

Ghoul in Josua Tree NP
Ghoul in Josua Tree NP

 

Rock that looks like a turtle's head in Joshua Tree NP
Rock that looks like a turtle’s head in Joshua Tree NP

 

Face Rock
Face Rock

 

I love seeing the plants in the desert. I think it’s because they are so different from what we have in New England.

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Desert Blooms in Joshua Tree

 

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Fuzzy looking cactus in Joshua Tree

 

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More desert blooms

 

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Pretty white berries

 

And a critter.  We have seen very few animals during our national park visits so far. Hopefully we’ll see more in the future.

Lizard on Joshua Tree NP
Lizard on Joshua Tree NP

 

All in all a good hike and a very nice day!

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Bill & Mary Ann in Joshua Tree National Park