BEAUTIFUL DESTINATIONS

Scattered across varying climates — such as the dry one of Colorado and the more arid of the Mojave Desert — these whimsical trees inspire many artists to stop and take in their intricacies. The Joshua tree — known for its twisted, bushy-edged shapes and spurting branches — can be most commonly found in cohorts in Joshua Tree National Park in Southern California. Travel tip: This national park is known for being one of the best places to climb, hike, and camp in California; head out there to traverse the desert vistas and take in the unique, tree-filled landscape under the stars. (