Tag: National Park

Joshua Tree National Park

Yesterday I went to Joshua Tree National Park which is in two deserts – the Mojave and the Colorado deserts.

Joshua trees are actually a type of yucca.

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
Ground Squirrel

We spotted ground squirrels, a cactus wren and a lizard. We didn’t see any tarantulas but we did see lots of tarantula holes.

Skull Rock

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.