Ches and I had a lovely day driving through Joshua Tree Park, with our friends Wayne and Judy. We were fascinated by the different colors and formation of the rocks. Some rocks looked like they were going to fall down. The colors varied from, brown, yellow, and red. There are lots of hiking trails and campgrounds.
Years ago the Joshua tree was recognized by American Indians for its useful properties: tough leaves were worked into baskets and sandals, and flower buds and raw or roasted seeds made a healthy addition to the diet. The local Cahuilla have long referred to the tree as “hunuvat chiy’a” or “humwichawa;” both names are used by a few elders fluent in the language.
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