“There is a delight in the hardy life of the open. There are no words that can tell the hidden spirit of the wilderness that can reveal its mystery, its melancholy and its charm. The nation behaves well if it treats the natural resources as assets which it must turn over to the next generation increased and not impaired in value. Conservation means development as much as it does protection.” – Theodore RooseveltDay 11, painting #2, Joshua Tree, California inspired by @usinterior. Fun Fact: Joshua Tree is crisscrossed with hundreds of faults, and is a great place to see raw rocks and the effects of earthquakes. The famous San Andreas Fault bounds the south side of the park, and can be observed from Keys View. Blue Cut Fault in the center of the park can be seen from the hilltop behind Lost Horse Mine. The fault forms the straight, abrupt base of the Hexie Mountains east of Queen Valley.#nps100 #centennial @nationalparkservice @joshuatreenps #nationalparks #findyourpark #goparks #rebeccashapiroart #milkyway #stars #wip #workinprogress #watercolor #funfact #FYPyes #joshuatree #milkyway #stars #quote #roosevelt #teddyroosevelt