Joshua Tree - Whole Lotta Rocks

Joshua Tree National Park near Palm Springs, CA.
We camped there for two nights in Jumbo Rocks campground.  It's in the part of the park that shows off uncommonly unique piles of rounded boulders created by upheavals just under the Earth's surface followed by erosion a really, really long time ago.                                  

  Some rocks have eroded into recognizable shapes.  Michael is sure most of the Star Wars alien creatures were inspired by a visit to Jumbo Rocks Campground.

This campground it the largest of six in the park. It's the one that RVs CAN navigate, even though the loops and curves are tight, and if any vehicle parks a bit out of its turn-out space, lapping into the right of way, it would block oncoming traffic.               
                             

So lots of young folks flock to this park to hone their rock climbing skills.  Some make it to the top.