We took a day trip and drove into the West Entrance of Joshua Tree National Park along Park Blvd towards Hidden Valley and admired all the rock formations. We made sure we left early in the morning to avoid the crowds.
Rock formations along Park Boulevard
Along Park Boulevard
Hidden Valley
Rock formations along Park Boulevard
Rock formations along Park Boulevard
View of San Gorgonio Mountain along Desert Queen Mine Rd on our way to Pine City
View of San Gorgonio Mountain along Queen Valley Rd after leaving Pine City
View of San Gorgonio Mountain along Queen Valley Rd after leaving Pine City
We drove to Keys View and happened to have a clear day which gave us fabulous views. Usually the Coachella Valley is hazy, smoggy, and hard to see. This day was great!
Looking south over Coachella Valley with views of both snow covered mountains, San Jacinto and San Gorgonio
Coachella Valley and San Jacinto Mountain on left and San Gorgonio on right
San Bernadino Mountains with snow covered San Gorgonio Mountain
The Coachella Valley on a clear day with a clear view of Indio Hills in the center
San Gorgonio Mountain
San Gorgonio Mountain
Palm Springs at the base of San Jacinto Mountain
Close up of San Jacinto Mountain
We enjoy the views and looking at all the rock formations but we also love the Joshua Trees especially when they are blooming.
Joshua Tree
Fallen Joshua Tree
Mighty Joshua Trees
Budding Joshua Tree
Big healthy Joshua Tree
Joshua Tree blooming
Joshua Tree in bloom
Close up of Joshua Tree bloom
The weather while we were there was cool and crisp and clear and unfortunately, something that is very rare for southern California. Even in the city of Yucca Valley there were great views.
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