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Home » California » Joshua Tree National Park

Joshua Tree National Park

Located in Southern California, Joshua Tree National Park sits at the cross section of the Mojave and Colorado desert systems. Flora and fauna in the park and more than accustomed and have adapted to extremes — extreme rain, extreme heat and extreme wind, which have all contributed to sculpted the unique landscape.

You can spot desert bighorn sheep, black tailed jack rabbits, coyotes and kangaroo rats navigating the desert, as well as a number of birds migrating on the Pacific flyway. These animals rely on desert plants, such as the park’s namesake the Joshua Tree. Take a hike or stop on your drive through the park to see the desert ecosystem in action.

Basic Information

Entrance Fee: Standard Entrance Pass
Size: The park covers an area of 1,235.4 square miles (3,199 sq km) with three park entrances.
Operating Schedule: The park is always open and may be visited anytime of year.

Alexandra Glass was visiting the park with her husband when it started to snow.
Posted inScience

Rare high-desert snowstorm blankets Joshua Tree National Park

Heather Bergeson by Heather Bergeson January 30, 2025January 30, 2025

Snow covered the high desert of Joshua Tree National Park earlier this week in a rare, but much needed storm.  The Mojave Desert peaks above 4,000 feet in some areas, and the area typically sees one or two snowfalls each January or February, according to social media post from @visit_joshuatree View this post on Instagram […]

The sun sets over Chiricahua National Monument
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Holidays bring hope for new national parks

Avatar photo by Will De Man December 1, 2024December 1, 2024

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