Joshua Tree National Park.
Did you know Joshua Tree is a National Park? It was declared so in 1994, and we’ve never been until now. A mere three hours away…what have we been doing all these years? Oh yeah, driving back and forth to Mammoth.
There are 59 National Parks. California has the most of any state with nine: Channel Islands, Death Valley, Joshua Tree, Lassen Volcanic, Pinnacles, Redwood, Sequoia, Kings Canyon, and Yosemite. The National Parks truly are a treasure. Do yourself a favor and visit at least one in 2016.
Joshua Tree is a strange mystical place where the Mohave and Colorado Deserts converge. And the infamous San Andreas Fault skirts the park.
It’s a mecca for rock climbers. The Harris’ don’t exactly have that sinewy, lean body type so we’ve never partaken in the sport.
Those in the know, know that the town of Joshua Tree is where Graham Parsons died on 9/19/73. He was the originator of Cosmic American Music. Like so many of that era, he over did it on drugs and alcohol. The crazy thing is, his manager kept his promise, and stole his casket and body, drove out to what is now Joshua Tree National Park and lit it on fire.
Just like the solar panel on our Airstream, I struggle this time of the year with the short days. But we’ve made it past the winter solstice.
Happy holidays everyone!
When pulling into Indian Cove campground, my first thought was, “This place is like Alabama Hills on steroids.”
It’s a very scenic campground. Like most places in SoCal, we heard it’s pretty crowded on the weekends. Lucky us, it was practically empty.
Don’t you love an incredible view out of your front door?
They say there’s a lot of weirdos out here. This is the only one I encountered!
Amelia having fun.
The Queen of Joshua Tree basking in the morning sun.
Joshua Trees are very slow growing, on average, only an inch a year. So do the math, this one must be close to 300 years old.
Ansel Harris.
As it seems to be the norm nowadays, the weather ran the gamut. On the day we hiked to the summit of Ryan Mountain it was 30-40 mph winds, cold, and cloudy.
Cholla near the summit of Ryan Mountain.
Hemingway Rocks.
Cali Creamin’
California dreaming
Greg & Amelia's Airstream Adventures 
I love JT too! Happy holidays in the Airstream! Great pics pics pics!
Awesome adventure again, great photos. Looking forward to seeing you soon.
Once again, THANKS, and I thought Huell was gone, just move to another body, wish I was along, oh well we all have excuses. Happy Holidays
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Huell…that’s the highest praise I’ve ever received. Feliz Navidad!
Mark and I love Joshua Tree National Park and have gone many times for hiking, scrambling, rock climbing and camping. We’ve been going to the Joshua Tree Music Festival for several years. The next one starts May 12 -15. We’ll be teaching Partner Yoga daily and selling Wild Tonic Jun Kombucha.
Look forward to the time when we can reconnect. Mark wanted me to mention how much he enjoyed riding with you. Me too.
Wishing you peace and joy!
Karen and Mark
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Love reading your blog, Greg! We hope to be back in SD for good come summer. Hope we can get together and catch up! I’d love to see you and Amy.
-Kristy
Nice! Heck yes, it would be a hoot to get together. Contact us when you get settled in.