Joshua Tree National Park encompasses some of the most interesting geologic displays found in California’s deserts. Rugged mountains of twisted rock and exposed granite monoliths testify to the immense forces that shaped and formed this land. Desert vegetation, often appearing to have succumbed to this dry sometimes unrelentingly hot environment, lies dormant, awaiting the rainfall and moderate weather that will trigger its growth, painting the park a profusion of colors.
Within the boundaries Joshua Tree National Park, the Sonoran and Mojave deserts meet. In the lower, eastern portion, the Pinto Basin exhibits the typical plants of this hotter Sonoran Desert. In the higher, Mojave portion of the park to the west, a vast forest of strange Joshua Trees and a number of unique rock formations are protected. The Joshua tree is an important part of the Mojave Desert ecosystem, providing habitats for numerous birds, mammals, insects and lizards. Joshua tree forests tell a story of survival, resilience, and beauty borne through perseverance.
Open all year, the park is located in Southern California near Palm Springs, about 140 miles East of Los Angeles.
Activities: Hiking, Climbing, Photography.
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