Joshua Tree National Park Southern California’s High Desert, USA.  Joshua Tree and shadow  Joshua Tree is such a surreal place. There’s really nowhere else like it. Photo credit: Adam Brill   Introduction Joshua Tree National Park is a United States National Park that is located in the Southern California’s High Desert. The name Joshua tree was given by a group of Mormon settlers who crossed the Mojave Desert in the mid-19th century. The tree’s unique shape reminded them of a Biblical story in which Joshua reaches his hands up to the sky in prayer. The park is a gem and a must see visit if you ever travel to California to experience the multi-faced Californian nature. Joshua Tree Park is a very popular camping, hiking and rock climbing spot for thousands each year. Even more breathtaking is the beautiful starry nights. It is hard to imagine a desert being colorful and beautiful however take a closer look while at the park. There are true hidden gems around each boulder. Joshua Tree  The Joshua tree, Yucca brevifolia, is a giant member of the lily family. Spotted in Joshua Tree National Park, CA. Photo credit: Folkert Gorter   Joshua Tree National Park Joshua Tree National Park is a backpacker’s dream with its mild winter climate and interesting rock formations, plants, and wildlife. Photo credit: Eric Allix Rogers    Intersection Rock, Joshua Tree National Park The park is one of the most popular rock climbing areas in the world with more than 4,500 established routes offering a wide range of difficulty. Note that there are differing regulations depending on whether a climb is being done within the designated wilderness area or not; check with a ranger for current regulations. Photo Credit: Kolby   Rock Formation at Joshua Tree Park  Photo credit: Kolby   Split Rocks at Joshua Tree Park  The desert. Some think it wretched and seemingly useless. For all its harshness, the desert is a land of surprising variety and complexity, a land of extreme fragility. Photo credit: Andreas Wonisch   Driving through Joshua Tree National Park with trees in the mirror  Take your time as you travel through this area. Joshua Tree National park provides space for finding freedom from everyday routines for self- discovery, and a refuge for the human spirit. Let the desert take hold of you. Photo credit: Jimmy Harris   Plain of Joshua Trees  Photo credit: Eric Allix Rogers   Flowering Ocotillo  Photo credit: