Half way between Las Vegas and Zion Nation Park is this vista which I thought really captured the southwest. For those of you not familiar with the tree in the picture it is a joshua tree.
by Chris Christensen
I am the host of the Amateur Traveler. The Amateur Traveler is an online travel show that focuses primarily on travel destinations and what are the best places to travel to. It includes both a weekly audio podcast, a video podcast, and a blog.9 Responses to “Nevada Desert – Photo Friday”
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Cate
Says:October 30th, 2009 at 11:12 am
I like the barren feel to the image, almost like you’re the only one there besides the Joshua Tree.
Jen@TwoKidsandaMap
Says:October 30th, 2009 at 11:25 am
I agree with Cate. It definitely seems like you are the only one there with nothing else but the Joshua Tree. It always strikes me as strange that something so green can be in that sea of dirt and sand.
TheWordWire
Says:October 30th, 2009 at 11:41 am
Zion is one of the easiest day trips to take from Las Vegas, and I make the journey as often as I can. This photo made me smile. Thanks for sharing!
Lora
Says:October 30th, 2009 at 3:02 pm
This is a beautiful shot. Would love to hear more about staying in the desert. Are there short hikes around there? Best time to visit? Festivals and such? I am having a hankering for some dessert scenery.
Heather on her travels
Says:October 30th, 2009 at 3:10 pm
That really looks like something out of a 50s western
chris2x
Says:October 30th, 2009 at 5:06 pm
Lora, good question. I have done hikes at Zion and red rocks but not in between where this picture was taken.
Craig Mullins
Says:October 31st, 2009 at 12:48 am
Sweet picture! I want to do more desert camping.
Wade
Says:January 5th, 2010 at 12:56 pm
If you want to explore more joshua tree, cactus, rock… with kids, Joshua Tree national park is a must go. Plan a two or three day trips there. You will feel relaxing and refreshing. Not to mention you can also get to Palm Spring and buy delicious dates there
Judy Berman
Says:September 25th, 2011 at 8:58 am
Your Joshua tree photo is beautiful. I included it with a story I wrote for my blog: earth-rider.com In a credit line, I included “Amateur Traveler” and your name. Thanks for the great photo.