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Visiting Joshua Tree National Park, CA


Natural splendor abounds at Joshua Tree National Park, home to diverse wildlife and magnificent landscapes. The park's 550,000 plus acres of wilderness boast flora and fauna galore, with blooming Joshua Trees, yucca and cacti creating the habitat for over 250 species of birds and 44 species of reptiles. Climbers enjoy dreamlike rock formations like the Old Woman and the Hidden Valley. Campers can stay in any of nine campgrounds in the park, or go backcountry camping, following park regulations.

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2 of 5 stars
Vacaville, CA
16 Oct 2009

After taking a road trip for 6 days from Sacramento, CA through Barstow (Mohave desert) to the Grand Canyon and down to Tombstone, AZ we were working our way back home through more desert. We did a...more

5 of 5 stars
Pacific Ocean
4 Aug 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

This is a landscape like no other I have seen. Forests of Joshua tree between gigantic piles of rocks. A landscape which is not inviting, but amazingly intriguing. The view from Key View is...more

3 Jul 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

Joshua Tree was a very nice day out and a chance to see a lot of wildlife in its natural habitat. The view from Keys Point is superb (and probably even better on a clear day!). Plant life is varied...more

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Two day visit to Joshua National Park 10 November 2009, 2 replies
Twenty-Nine Palms and Roughly Manor 23 October 2009, 2 replies
Did anyone take the Hummer Tour in the Park? 11 September 2009, no replies
Bouldering 22 August 2009, no replies
Vegas to LA via Joshua Tree nat. park 02 August 2009, 1 reply
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Crazy to go to Joshua Tree in early Sept????? 21 July 2009, 2 replies
scenic tour 06 July 2009, 1 reply
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