Interesting things around Joshua Tree

Some Chuckwallas have blunt tails and males make a series of

head-bobs that let neighboring males know their territorial claim.

It really looks like they are doing push-ups!

Face Rock

Skull Rock

Lizards of all shapes, 

sizes and colors.

We found 10 acres of Noah Purifoy’s Outdoor Desert Art 

Museum of Assemblage Sculptures in 29 Palms. 

Noah was born in Alabama in 1917 and was a high school 

industrial arts teacher and social worker before
becoming an artist. He earned several degrees in his life
and his work is displayed in Los Angeles County
Museum of Art and the National Gallery of Art in
Washington, DC and many other locations.
I tell you this before the photos because I didn’t 

believe it myself. I thought it was some local guy with 

too much time and creativity on his hands.

 Kevin, did you have any of his work at your museum?

Untitled (Welcome Sign). 1998

Igloo, 1992

Untitled

65 Aluminum Trays, 2002 with Ode to Frank Gehry, 2000 

in the background.

Untitled

Yes, those are bowling balls and it does work 

like Newton’s Third Law of  Motion.

The Kirby Express, 1995-96

The White House, 1990-93 

Along the back was a row of toilets. 

You can make your own commentary.

Some of his work you just say, “okay” and move on, 

but this one you do stop, ponder and revisit our history.

The signs on the left says "White"

and the one on the right says "Black". 

Carousel, 1996

If you are intrigued and want to know more,

 check out his web site at www.noahpurifoy.com

  On Tuesday we hiked to the top of Mt. Ryan!

 Three miles and 1000-foot elevation change was a 
challenge, but we did it. As you can tell from the photos, it was
a cool windy day. The temps were between 55-65 degrees, 

but beautiful views.

The Ranger led Full Moon Hike was cool!

On our last hike in Indian Cove we saw lots of lizards.

"Study nature, love nature, stay close to nature. 

It will never fail you."

Frank Lloyd Wright

Happy Mother's Day!