Joshua Tree NP Snow Day

Snow in the desert, one of my favorite weather events. We were able to be first through the gate on the dirt road to Queen Mine, and at the same time last through the gate before the Park Service closed it, making for beautiful unspoiled scenery.

Queen Mountain

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