Situated at the intersection of the Mojave and Colorado Deserts in California, Joshua Tree National Park is famous for its twisted Joshua trees, rugged rock formations, and dark night skies. The park is popular for rock climbing, hiking, and stargazing.
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Fun Fact
The park is named after the Joshua trees, which are actually a type of yucca plant, not a tree.
The park has two distinct desert ecosystems: The Colorado and Mojave.
There are no water sources in the park.
It gets very busy during the cooler months, from October to May.