Took I-15 through the Vigin River Canyon (love that drive thru the canyon) and then took Hwy 91 N and the Joshua Trees were there. About 8.5 mi a right turn led to a Joshua Tree Scenic ByWay. I didn't take the rocky road to whereever it was going, I just stopped about 1/4 mile in and walked around. (I know now its a 16 mile road that ends back on 91 - good to know for next time.)
I wanted to go here because 1) I never saw a Joshua Tree and 2) I saw on the news just this week about how they are blooming enmass and bontanists don't know why. Well I was a little too late (or the news report was a little late) because they were done blooming and even had seed pods already.
But they were still cool. And yes, their "leaves" are hard and pointy; I wouldn't want to fall into one.
All week-end I was searching for a blooming cactus (one) but saw only buds. Finally....ok its not in full bloom but at least its close.
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