A Tidbit: Joshua Tree

April 19, 2017 · by Amy Parmeter · in TRAVELING BITS · 24 Comments

Accepting the WordPress weekly photo challenge for the first time and this week’s theme is Earth! Recently drove through and only scratched the surface of California’s Joshua Tree National Park. Getting to experience its unspoiled landscape (which has only a few amenities/compromises here and there) was absolutely breathtaking! It was also relieving to see that, while we humans have built on and made many wondrous changes to our planet, there are still some corners – some pieces of our Earth – that remain just as they have been and as they always should be.

Cheers!

Tags: California, Joshua Tree, Photo Challenge, Photography, Travel

24 comments

Earth: Sky Blue | What's (in) the picture? · April 19, 2017 - 11:16 pm · Reply→

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ms6282 · April 20, 2017 - 12:42 am · Reply→

They’re grand mountains.
1. Amy P · April 20, 2017 - 8:25 am · Reply→
  
  They are! Once you get in among them and the cactus and plants, it’s like being in a different world!
gerard oosterman · April 20, 2017 - 3:43 am · Reply→

Stunning and timeless.
1. Amy P · April 20, 2017 - 8:23 am · Reply→
  
  Perfect description!
coloradotravelingducks · April 20, 2017 - 7:53 am · Reply→

Certainly is a beautiful place
1. Amy P · April 20, 2017 - 8:22 am · Reply→
  
  It is, indeed!
Jet Eliot · April 20, 2017 - 7:57 am · Reply→

I love Joshua Tree NP, and it is as you say, Amy, delightfully unspoiled.
1. Amy P · April 20, 2017 - 8:21 am · Reply→
  
  Yes! Glad I read ahead first and brought food and water for our day. I almost assumed there’d be a cafeteria or general store with food – and that would have been a mistake! Can’t wait to go see more!
Always a Foreigner · April 20, 2017 - 8:07 am · Reply→

Beautifully said. Would love to experience Joshua Tree at some point!
1. Amy P · April 20, 2017 - 8:15 am · Reply→
  
  Thank you – and hope you go see this amazing place!
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The Snow Melts Somewhere · April 22, 2017 - 7:48 am · Reply→

Beautiful photo!
1. Amy P · April 22, 2017 - 9:22 am · Reply→
  
  Thank you! Such a striking place, it’s hard to go wrong!
icefogger · April 24, 2017 - 9:08 am · Reply→

I absolutely love Joshua Tree NP. Great photo & post. Thanks!
1. Amy P · April 24, 2017 - 9:57 am · Reply→
  
  Thank YOU!
tnwaphotography · April 28, 2017 - 5:21 am · Reply→

You know, I have never been there, but have always wanted to. Sounds like it comes highly recommended. Think I need to add it to my list. 🙂 Nice shot.
1. Amy P · April 28, 2017 - 9:18 am · Reply→
  
  Thank you! Yes, I was really struck by how different – and how unspoiled – the landscape is! Hope you check it out!
crawcraftsbeasties · May 5, 2017 - 12:40 am · Reply→

What a strange and beautiful landscape! I’ll definitely have to visit Joshua Tree NP next time I make it to California!
1. Amy P · May 5, 2017 - 8:05 am · Reply→
  
  It truly is like driving into another world – really recommend it!
misstalkaholic · May 6, 2017 - 10:27 pm · Reply→

I hope to see this beautiful scenery in person..
1. Amy P · May 7, 2017 - 12:06 am · Reply→
  
  I hope you do too – thanks for stopping by!
thomas.outside · June 29, 2017 - 10:15 am · Reply→

We had the opportunity to spend a few nights camping in Joshua Tree. We probably went to the Cholla Gardens 5 or 6 times because of their beauty at every time of day. It was life-changing on all levels. Great photo! 🙂
1. Amy P · June 29, 2017 - 10:56 am · Reply→
  
  Thank you! Yes, that’s a beautiful spot – and I’m looking forward to exploring the whole area more someday!