Joshua Tree National Park

Joshua Tree National Park is a great place! We took a leisurely drive through the park from Twenty Nine Palms to I-10. We enjoyed meeting the local residents: The Joshua tree is a fascinating specimen. The blossoms of this tree are pollinated by the yucca moth. The moth lays her eggs inside the blossoms and the larvae feed on the seed and when they hatch the remaining seeds, which are ample, spread planting new trees. These two rely on each other for survival in this hostile desert environment. The Scotts Oriole, the Ladder Backed Woodpecker, Loggerhead Shrike, owls and other birds that migrate through the area enjoy the protection of this desert tree. This park also has great rock formations and a beautiful Cholla garden. It is well worth taking a detour and putting this park in your planned itinerary.