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One of the great advantages of the RoadTrek over the truck and Fifth-Wheel is that we can take little side trips if there is something we'd like to see -- or visit scenic attractions off the main road -- without finding out in advance whether there is adequate parking or turn-around space.
Between Redlands and our next overnight stop (which was Quartzsite Arizona) we exited the freeway to spend a short while at the Cottonwood Springs area of Joshua Tree National Park. We've visited JOSHUA TREE several times in the past and neither of us quite understands why we love this Park so much since we're usually drawn to watery places. There's just a peacefulness to the place and something about those trees growing in this unlikeliest of places that appeals to us.
We thought there might be more water than usual in Cottonwood Spring because of the recent rains on the desert, but it was almost completely dry. Bill spied a little trickle of water after looking very hard. Still, the sky was blue and clear and it was a very pleasant place to take a break from the freeway.
Beautiful photos of this wonderful desert area ;-)
Glad you're enjoying the flexibility of this smaller rig as you travel.
Hugs and blessings,
Posted by: happily retired gal | February 25, 2010 at 04:58 PM
I'm envying your Road Trek, especially here. We were too big to camp at Joshua Tree so we stayed at 29 Palms. I agree with your and your husband about Joshua Tree. We can't figure out why we like it either. It was so strange but peaceful that it really got to us. Thanks for the memories here.
Posted by: Margot at Joyfully Retired | February 23, 2010 at 11:47 PM
Wow those tree's are really amazing, so different and I love your last piccie.
Posted by: Brit Gal Sarah | February 23, 2010 at 06:33 AM
I have just finished catching up on your posts and I'm so glad your roadtrip is finally taking place. Of course I get to see all these wonderful places with you. :)
My Hubs and I were just watching a TV show the other night about people and their RV's, buses, and so on and getting them specially made. Some of them are like mansions inside!
Looking forward to continuing your trip with you.
Posted by: Carletta | February 22, 2010 at 05:34 PM
Come by my blog today for a little 'sunshine'. sandie
Love the sunshine there.
Posted by: Chatty Crone | February 22, 2010 at 12:48 PM
The last time we went to Joshua tree we camped in a different campgroud each night. That is another nice thing about the Roadtrek, it's easy to move camp. When we had a pop-up it was a pain to back up and go.
Posted by: Martha | February 22, 2010 at 09:20 AM