Yesterday I went to Joshua Tree National Park which is in two deserts – the Mojave and the Colorado deserts.
The park is named after the Joshua trees that grow all over the Mojave desert but not the Colorado desert.
I decided to do the Junior Ranger challenge. I had to fill out the Roadruner activity booklet including trying to spot all these animals and I also spotted these cacti:
Cholla Cactus 
Prickly Pear Cactus 
Barrel Cactus
We spotted ground squirrels, a cactus wren and a lizard. We didn’t see any tarantulas but we did see lots of tarantula holes.
This is Skull Rock . It was formed by erosion caused by wind and rain over time which made it look like a skull.
At the end of the day I had completed enough challenges to get my Junior Ranger badge. I’m hoping to get some more badges at the other national parks.
Daniel's Epic Adventures 
Well done Daniel, it looks amazing and full of life, not really noticeable at first glance. Did you see any tarantula cobwebs? Enjoy all your exploring and identifying in the National Parks. X
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Absolutely loved the pictures of all the cacti Daniel…reminded me of geography lessons at school.Congratulations on getting your badge.You seem to be having lots of fun and extending your knowledge at the same time…the best sort of education!
Granny Lynn
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