Joshua Tree National Park

This collection of images was taken at Joshua Tree National Park near Palm Springs, California.  The trees tell a story of survival in the desert.  In the summer, temperatures can reach 110 degrees. Enduring harsh droughts reveals both resilience and lasting beauty. Joshua Trees have an average lifespan of 150 years, with estimates of some trees living for 300 years. Other desert cacti and vegetation also survive in this desolate environment.