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Typical landscape at 2500ft Joshua Tree National Monument We just returned from a trip to San Diego by way of Joshua Tree National Park. Usually we stay in the lower campgrounds but it was hot and we drove to the campgrounds in the higher elevations. Not many people were touring the park and a few of the campgrounds were closed. Thirty miles separate the first and last camping sites; we were very happy when we found the higher campground open! The rocks between the two areas are strikingly different as the pictures show. Typical rock formations at higher altitude (approx 4000 ft) On our way out of the park we stopped at Cottonwood Springs. It is a beautiful area with native Fan-Palms that keep the area cool where birds and bees gather. There is a sandy wash, interesting desert plants and lots of rock! Fan-Tailed Palms at Cottonwood Spring Thank goodness we noticed another couple driving up as we were leaving because ou...