Tag Archives: Joshua Tree National Park

A Cold and Windy Day

Posted on February 3, 2020 by Paul

Despite the weather forecast we headed out to Joshua Tree National Park. Last year at this time the flowers were beautiful. However, there has been less rain this winter and the flowers are later. The ocotillo are not blooming, so … Continue reading →

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The Desert In Bloom

Posted on January 31, 2019 by Paul

The park contains two types of desert, mojave and colorado. Yesterday’s pics were from the mojave desert section. Today’s pics are from the colorado desert. First an oasis complete with palm trees. Then a south-facing bajada (slope below the mountains). … Continue reading →

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Flora and Fauna at Joshua Tree National Park

Posted on January 30, 2019 by Paul

Here are a few of the wonderful and unique plants in Joshua Tree National Park. And here are some of the animals commonly seen in the park. I also saw desert cottontail rabbits, but they were too fast for me. … Continue reading →

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Home!

Posted on March 12, 2012 by Paul

We arrived home safely yesterday. It was grey and raining when we left Rogue River. We were thankful for the Pacific Northwest car wash to get rid of the accumulated California and Arizona dust. Portland greeted us with rain and … Continue reading →

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Photos!

Posted on March 8, 2012 by Paul

Yesterday we had a cold, windy, terrific day in Joshua Tree National Park. The temps were in the low 40’s. The winds were about 40, putting the wind chill in the upper 20’s. Sunshine blessed us and the photo ops … Continue reading →

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Arizona Offline

Posted on March 6, 2012 by Paul

We’ve been in Arizona since Friday, but internet connections were tough to come by. Therefore, no posts to document the 70-80 degree weather, sunshine, and good times. Today we returned to California and have a connection in our motel near … Continue reading →

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