Hit me right off as I spent endless hours in the Mojave Desert among these giant yucca plants yes, I know the Mormons named them Joshua Trees. Looks kind of barren but you would be amazed at how much life is there. See all the photos @ http://www.usatoday.com/story/your-take/2014/07/29/alien-holes-gold-grass-painted-model/13306619/
So the one in the OP qualified for USA Today ? Odd. I assumed it was yours, since you were talking about the Joshua Trees.
If you go to the link you will see dozens of photos. I just picked this one because of the time I spent out in the desert where they live.