One of the more unique detours off of Route 66 is a drive to Joshua Tree, California in the Mojave Desert...it's like driving straight into the Dr. Seuss book, The Lorax, because the Joshua trees look just like the trees in the book! Scientists estimate there are more than 1.5 million Joshua trees in Joshua Tree National Park. No two are alike, and some live to be more than 100 years old. The Joshua tree, also known as Yucca brevifolia, is a member of the Agave family. Driving through the park is a fascinating experience -- you can see thousands and thousands of Joshua trees in one glance anywhere you turn! I actually planned on visiting Joshua Tree National Park earlier on my Route 66 journey, but I postponed it because there was a bee alert at the park. It was well worth the wait.
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