Is Joshua Tree National Park more parts Dr. Seuss fantasy or the prophet Joshua's Biblical imaginig? Good question. What is clear is that it's no ordinary place. Many of the trees are so unusually human in posture that it somehow wouldn't be a surprise if one started speaking to you, especially when they are silhouetted against the night sky. I rock climbed here years ago with my brother and I never forgot its alpenglow or the rocks' rough moonscape texture. The rocks lean against each other in intimate clumps - evidence of suboceanic volcanic activity. Paired with the odd forests of trees there is no place as original or interesting. In late spring the colors of the Mojave bust out of the gritty desert ground like they were designed by the Jimi Hendrix Experience. This is the first time I've witnessed the desert blooms and it didn't disappoint. Only 200 miles from LA it's an easy and worthwhile trip for anyone who's interested in seeing Mother Nature in new clothes.
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