Joshua Tree National
Park
Thanksgiving, 2002
Scott, Emily and Adam joined Colin,
Jack and Elaine, and the Peter Family
for a Thanksgiving holiday at Joshua Tree National Monument.
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Cool dike formations.
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The dike from above.
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Josh and Mary watch Emily start the climb on Blackjack.
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That's our girl.
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Close up.
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Adam on Blackjack.
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Adam and Emily climb a chimney.
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Adam belays Emily on Loose Lady.
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A 3D rendering of the terrain on the hike to Forty-nine Palms.
The red line is the route we followed.
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Awesome red cactus.
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On the hike to Forty-nine Palms where we can just begin to see
the oasis.
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Reaching Forty-nine Palms.
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Adam hides behind a palm frond.
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Heading home: Adam and Emily at the Ontario Airport.
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