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Joshua Tree National Park
Category: File - :JoshuatreeNP.jpg|thumb|200px|Joshua Tree National Park, shown on a 2003 Landsat image
Joshua Tree National Park is located in southeastern California. Declared a U.S. National Park in 1994 when the US Congress passed the California Desert Protection Act (Public Law 103-433), it had previously been a U.S. National Monument since 1936. It includes over 1,234 mi² (3,196 km²) of land. A large part of the park is designated to wilderness area; some 914 mi² (2,367 km²). Straddling the San Bernardino County/Riverside County border, the park includes parts of two deserts, each an ecosystem whose characteristics are determined primarily by elevation. Below 3,000 feet (900 m), the Colorado Desert encompasses the eastern part of the park and features natural gardens of creosote bush, ocotillo, and cholla cactus. The Little San Bernardino Mountains run through the southwest edge of the park.
More Information
- Joshua Tree National Park
- The official US National Park Service website.
Books on Joshua Tree National Park
Joshua Tree: The Complete Guide: Joshua Tree National Park
Amazon Price: (as of 07/11/2009) 
Joshua Tree: Desolation Tango (Desert Places)
Amazon Price: $14.95 (as of 07/11/2009)
Explore! Joshua Tree National Park: A Guide to Exploring the Desert Trails and Roads (Exploring Series)
Amazon Price: $15.95 (as of 07/11/2009)
Road Guide to Joshua Tree National Park
Amazon Price: $6.95 (as of 07/11/2009)
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Tiddledeewinks wrote...
Sounds like a lot of people like this park. I've never been to the west coast. I'm on the (better,although colder) east coast.
Posted February 27, 2009
Happiegrrrl wrote...
I have been to Joshua Tree 8 times since 2004(2 weeks at a time on rock climbing trips) and am going again in a month - can't wait! It's my climbing Crag Away from Crag!
Posted November 04, 2008
paperfacets wrote...
All my life I have wanted to go to this park. Nice pictures.
Posted October 13, 2008
CeliaSue wrote...
Joshua Tree is one of my favorite places... I used to live in 29 palms, worked as a reporter, and I still visit once or twice a year... They are building a new casino now... go out to Landers from Yucca Valley on Old Woman's Road/Trail and feast your eyes on the trees... once, I saw a coyote in the middle of the road who just stood his ground...
Posted March 14, 2008
Gigglesoup wrote...
Great photographs. Joshua Tree is a cool place to go hiking in the Spring. I would definitely recommend it as a weekend getaway in Southern California.
Posted February 08, 2008
GypsyPirate wrote...
A gorgeous park and a really well done lens. I lensrolled it to my Ten Favorite National Parks - it's a perfect compliment. Thanks for sharing this!
Posted November 08, 2007
flowski wrote...
I absolutely love Joshua Tree National Park, we try to get there every spring. It's such a beautiful place, especially when the spring flowers are blooming! Don't forget the camera for amazing pictures.
Posted November 07, 2007
