Photos of Mojave National Preserve

Mojave Yucca

a yucca plant grows in the arid landscape of California's Mojave National Preserve.

A yucca plant grows in the arid landscape of California’s Mojave National Preserve.

In the Dry

Joshua trees in the dry desert of California's Mojave National Preserve.

Joshua trees in the dry desert of California’s Mojave National Preserve.

Kelso Hearth

The remains of a fireplace in the desert at the ghost town of Kelso, California, deep in the desert of the Mojave National Preserve.

The remains of a fireplace in the desert at the ghost town of Kelso, California, deep in the desert of the Mojave National Preserve.

Desert Waste

The arid expanse of California's Mojave National Preserve.The arid expanse of California’s Mojave National Preserve.

Deserted Rocks

A rocky outcropping at California's Mojave National Preserve.

A rocky outcropping at California’s Mojave National Preserve.

Ghost Office

The long-abandoned post office in the California ghost town of Kelso in the Mojave National Preserve.

The long-abandoned post office in the California ghost town of Kelso in the Mojave National Preserve.

Desert Yucca

Detail of a yucca growing in California's Mojave National Preserve.

Detail of a yucca growing in California’s Mojave National Preserve.

Shadows on the Desert Rocks

A Joshua tree casts as shadow on rocks at California's Mojave National Preserve.

A Joshua tree casts as shadow on rocks at California’s Mojave National Preserve.

In a Rut

A sandy desert road stretches into the desert at California's Mojave National Preserve.

A sandy desert road stretches into the desert at California’s Mojave National Preserve.

Among the Joshua Trees

Joshua trees stretch into the distance at California's Mojave National Preserve.

Joshua trees stretch into the distance at California’s Mojave National Preserve.

In the Desert Forest

An arid expanse of Joshua trees stretches to the far mountains at California's Mojave National Preserve.

An arid expanse of Joshua trees stretches to the far mountains at California’s Mojave National Preserve.

Overflight

A jet slashes a contrail through the sky over the Mojave National Preserve, California.

A jet slashes a contrail through the sky over the Mojave National Preserve, California.

In the Desolation

The arid desert landscape of California's Mojave National Preserve stretches into the distance.

The arid desert landscape of California’s Mojave National Preserve stretches into the distance.

Granite Pass Power

Electrical pylons cross the desert at Granite Pass, Mojave National Preserve, California.

Electrical pylons cross the desert at Granite Pass, Mojave National Preserve, California.

Scraggles

Desert brush spotted at California's Mojave National Preserve.

Desert brush spotted at California’s Mojave National Preserve.

The Desert Forest

Joshua trees grow in the arid landscape of California's Mojave National Preserve.

Joshua trees grow in the arid landscape of California’s Mojave National Preserve.

A Parched Land

The dry desert landscape of California's Mojave National Preserve.

The dry desert landscape of California’s Mojave National Preserve.

Mojave Road

A lonely highway stretches into the desert at the Mojave National Preserve, California.

A lonely highway stretches into the desert at the Mojave National Preserve, California.

Sky Tree

A Joshua Tree grows into the sky at Mojave National Preserve, California.

A Joshua Tree grows into the sky at Mojave National Preserve, California.

Parched

The dry desert landscape of California's Mojave National Preserve.

The dry desert landscape of California’s Mojave National Preserve.

Joshua Tree Walkabout

Joshua trees grow in the desert of California's Mojave National Preserve.

Joshua trees grow in the desert of California’s Mojave National Preserve.

Trees in the Wasteland

Joshua trees grow in the arid landscape of California's Mojave National Preserve.

Joshua trees grow in the arid landscape of California’s Mojave National Preserve.

Desert Sun

The sun hangs in the sky over the flora of California's Mojave National Preserve.

The sun hangs in the sky over the flora of California’s Mojave National Preserve.

Ancient Flows

Prehistoric basalt flows at California's Mojave National Preserve.

Prehistoric basalt flows at California’s Mojave National Preserve.

Arid Trees

Joshua trees rise from the desert at California's Mojave National Preserve.

Joshua trees rise from the desert at California’s Mojave National Preserve.