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Joshua Tree - A Spectacular National Park in California

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Real Estate Agent with COMPASS DRE# 01339266

Last weekend while spending time in Palm Springs I finally got to visit Joshua Tree.

Joshua Tree is an 800,000 acre desert National Park with some of the most spectacular geologic features I've ever seen.

The park is the junction of three of California's ecosystems: The Colorado Desert, The Mojave Desert and The Little San Bernardino Mountains. The area was declared a national monument in 1936 and was elevated to a national park in 1994.

It's incredible to see the rock formations caused by strong winds, torrents of rain and climatic extremes that have occurred over the years.  In fact, the setting appears surreal .... like something from a movie.

Joshua Tree is located about 35 miles from Palm Springs and is definitely worth a visit.

Comments(4)

Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Stewart, five years ago my parents were visiting us and my father insisted on wanting to go to Joshua Tree. Living in LA I was "so-so" about the excursion. Now I can not say enough great things about the place. It touched my heart. Did you see the elephant Rock? Or the Oldest Tree? I can not wait to go back. Did you stay nearby? How long did you stay?

Mar 31, 2010 05:47 PM
Joshua Frederick
Home Inspector for ASPEC Residential Services, LLC - Defiance, OH
Home Inspector in Defiance & all of Northwest Ohio

Looks like a very cool place.  Thanks for sharing the pics.  It seems as if me and this place have something in common....hmmmmm

Apr 01, 2010 12:23 AM
COMPASS PALM SPRINGS | Stewart Penn
COMPASS - Palm Springs, CA
COMPASS Palm Springs - Broker Associate

Endre - I also wasn't that excited about the visit. even though I'm a regular visitor to Palm Springs, I always put off the excursion.

We spent an afternoon in the park I am now so happy we did it.

Joshua - Joshua Park is simply spectacular.

Apr 01, 2010 03:45 AM
Troy Jowers
Pogo Realty, LLC - New Orleans, LA
New Orleans Realtor

Thanks for the pics, Stewart. I've always wanted to visit ever since U2 put a joshua tree on their famous album cover!

Apr 07, 2010 06:48 AM