Joshua trees dot the landscape as the sun begins to set in Joshua Tree National Park, Calif., May 12, 2025. Jay Calderon/The Desert Sun

Odd rock formations can be seen throughout Joshua Tree National Park, Calif., May 12, 2025. Jay Calderon/The Desert Sun

Joshua trees grow amongst the boulder formations on a cloudy and windy day in Joshua Tree National Park, Calif., May 12, 2025. Jay Calderon/The Desert Sun

A Joshua trees in silhouette amongst the clouds in Joshua Tree National Park, Calif., May 12, 2025. Jay Calderon/The Desert Sun

People take photographs in Joshua Tree National Park, Calif., May 12, 2025. Jay Calderon/The Desert Sun

The donut-shaped boulder in Joshua Tree National Park, Calif., May 12, 2025. Jay Calderon/The Desert Sun

Two fallen Joshua Trees decompose on the

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