The Mojave Desert: it was love at first sight when I visited Joshua Tree National Park just over a year ago. I’ve been planning a return ever since, and in November I finally headed back, camping in Mojave National Preserve for a few days. The trip ended up being more exciting than I’d planned. Nothing like a bit of car trouble in a remote desert to provide an extra adrenaline kick. But, the wildlife were kind enough to give me some good looks before I cut my trip short, including this Rock Wren politely posing on a large boulder.