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| no partners | | After spending the weekend at the crazy Filipino Family Festival (FFF) in Redlands, CA, we did a "drive-by" to Joshua Tree NP on the way back to AZ. The goodbye's took way too long in Redlands, and we ended up arriving at the park just before sunset. We made our way to the Arch Rock Trail, and I headed out to see the arch.
I really love this park. No giant flashy views or signature destination spots, but this park is loaded with small little treasures. I really need to get back here and give it a proper visit again. It's been too long.
The Arch Rock trail starts along Pinto Valley Rd and heads over towards the rocks. The parking lot wasn't very full when I took off. When I got close to the arch, I could see the throngs of humanity moving to and from the arch. I made my way over there and it was crawling with 20-30 people. Complete "infestation". Looks like everyone still parks at the "verboten" campground parking area. I opted to head out to see the Heart Rock instead. There was a "line" for that as well. I got my pictures and started my off-trail journey back to the arch, in hopes the impending darkness would thin out the hoard.
I arrived back and there was still either a Russian (or Ukrainian family) taking pictures. Finally, I had the place with a clear view. A couple of other photographer types were relieved as well. I got my pictures in the golden hour and then the blue hour and made my way back to the parking area.
Just like every other cool outdoor spot, this place was packed. Traffic jams, no parking and overrun sites. I need to come back here during the week when the weather is either too cold or too hot for "normal" people. |
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