Joshua Tree Forest The Joshua Tree Forest National Park is filled with life and interesting trees. Whether it is a plant or an animal, only survivors make it through this desert heat. This US National Park covers almost 800,000 acres. There are nine campgrounds if you are looking to pitch a tent, park your RV or trailer. Woodpeckers, roadrunners and many species of birds are fairly easy to spot. You'll probably hear the howls of coyotes as the sun goes down. Back in the late 1800's and early 1900's, this desert was mined for the gold and silver that was found. Long gone are the 300 mines. Today, you can tour three of those mines when you are here. Joshua Tree Photography Rock Climbing Joshua Tree National park is a great place if you like to rock climb. This place is one of the best US National Parks to go bouldering. Rocks for all skill levels can be found. The most challenging climb is the Hidden Tower spire. Off Road Trips Freedom. Isn't that what off roading is all about? Take the road less traveled and see the backcountry of Joshua Tree National Park in your off road vehicle. You can drive down old mining roads, loop around the valley and ride up and down the desert canyons until your completely fulfilled. You will have some great views once you start driving on the old dirt roads here. You can go over or dodge rock piles, parched ravines and boulders. You can explore Joshua Tree with your own vehicle or rent one when you come. Wildflowers Beautiful wildflowers bring color to this landscape. The Joshua tree blooms in the spring. The wildflower season starts in early spring and goes through June. There are 813 species of flowering plants here. Joshua Tree Forest Map Located in southern California, Joshua Tree lies at the meeting point of the Colorado and Mojove deserts. There are two ecosystems at work here and they are quite different from each other. The Colorado Desert, in the eastern part of the park, is both hotter and drier than the Mojave Desert in the west.  Sunsets Whether standing on top of a cliff after a climb or just driving around the park, there is plenty of dramatic and beautiful scenery here. Find a peak and watch a sunset. Have your camera ready to capture the beauty. Astronomy This place is one of the best places to site and take in the night sky. With no city lights to pollute your vision you are able to really see a lot. Joshua Tree Weather
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