Joshua Tree National ParkMarch 27, 2018; Joshua Tree, California, USA; Joshua Tree National Park;

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Headed down to Joshua Tree for a quick trip with the group Colin calls "the Old Friends" not in their individual ages, but in the age of their friendship.

Joshua Tree National ParkMarch 28, 2018; Joshua Tree, California, USA; Joshua Tree National Park;

Photo credit: Kelley L Cox- KLC fotos

After a long day's drive, we caught a bit of sunset, played charades around a campfire, and then woke up for a day of scrambling and climbing before I had to catch a flight back up to the bay for MLB Opening Day. Joshua Tree National ParkMarch 27, 2018; Joshua Tree, California, USA; Joshua Tree National Park;

Photo credit: Kelley L Cox- KLC fotos

Joshua Tree National ParkMarch 28, 2018; Joshua Tree, California, USA; Joshua Tree National Park;

Photo credit: Kelley L Cox- KLC fotos Joshua Tree National ParkMarch 28, 2018; Joshua Tree, California, USA; Joshua Tree National Park;

Photo credit: Kelley L Cox- KLC fotos I feel so lucky to live within a days drive of such incredible places, grateful for the National Park system for protecting these places, and for Colin's friends who have welcomed me into their group, even though I'm not nearly as skilled a climber! Joshua Tree National ParkMarch 28, 2018; Joshua Tree, California, USA; Joshua Tree National Park;

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Also, was another great excuse to bring my MindShift Gear Rotation 180 Panorama to pack my climbing shoes, harness, water and of course snacks!

Joshua Tree National ParkMarch 28, 2018; Joshua Tree, California, USA; Joshua Tree National Park;

Photo credit: Kelley L Cox- KLC fotos