Tree of Life

 Joshua Tree National Park

April 2023

We pulled over at the Tree of Life wayside to take in the view of scattered trees set against a jumbled rockscape. I got out to read about the area and snap a few pictures when I realized there were trails leading away from the small parking area. I investigated a little to determine if it was worth getting Kellisa out and in her wheelchair for some exploring. I was conflicted because the trails weren't marked and didn't look official, but they looked interesting and I knew I could push Kellisa across the natural terrain. We ended up exploring for about 15 minutes and covered about a 1/3 of a mile. We were the only ones at the Tree of Life and we enjoyed our solitude. 

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Lower Keys View

 Joshua Tree National Park

April 2023

At barely 1/10 of a mile in length, I was questioning if the effort required to get Kellisa in and out of the SUV with her wheelchair would be worth it, especially since I could see the viewpoint from our disabled parking spot. I can say we are both glad we took the time because the view from the lookout was spectacular across the valley with the Salton Sea and Santa Rosa Mountains visible. It is reported that you can even see into Mexico on a clear day. We did not have a clear day. While we would have liked a longer trail, the paved sidewalk was worth our effort. 

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