June 1-3 at Joshua Tree NP

This is why you come to JT, to get sunset pics like this

 This week my friend Nina was out from Albuquerque, and we spent three days hiking in Joshua Tree. Well, the hikes were more in the early morning and late evening due to the heat. The high desert can really can go either way the first weekend of June, we know, but the best part is the crowds disappear after Memorial Day Weekend.

Best sunsets in the world

Hazy early morning shot. Back out there, this was more a route than a trail

Saturday night's sunset hike

Sunday morning, early. It was already starting to feel hot by 0800.