I left the White Tank Campground, and continued on in search of Joshua trees.
Finally, my first view of Joshua trees. I was surprised by the size, quantity and density of the Joshua trees.
I had only expected them to be five or six feet tall, and to be sparsely spread about the landscape. Imagine my surprise when I discovered this one which towered over me. And they were growing close together, like an orchard of Joshua trees had been intentionally planted.
Here are several more Joshua trees which were together on the other side of the road.
Next, I decided to make my way up to Keys View. Along the way, this coyote was standing in the road.
I was able to drive right up next to it, so I suspect, unfortunately, that this animal has been fed by other visitors driving by. <rant>Feeding wildlife endangers the animals (and humans, too). Being fed by passers-by leads animals into non-natural behaviors, such as, lessening an animal's natural wariness around people or standing in the middle of a road, where a car could easily strike them, killing the animal and damaging the vehicle. Also, many wild animals have had to be killed because of contact with humans. So please, when you encounter wildlife, resist the temptation to feed them. A fed animal will most likely be a dead animal.</rant>
Here are some more Joshua trees I passed on the way up to Keys View. Again, it looks like a grove of planted Joshua trees.
