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Joshua Tree almost immediately dispels the notion that a desert is an austere, monochromatic place. Abundance prevails here, not only in terms of surprisingly dense and varied vegetation, but also in the layered textures of the landscape. Every view in every direction in the park takes in at least one rugged mountain range or a massive pile of stacked boulders, to the delight of rock climbers from all over the world.<\/p>\n

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As for vegetation, Joshua trees dominate the higher elevations (between 3,000 and 5,000 feet) of the park\u2019s northern half. (They do especially well on Keys View Road, Black Rock Canyon, and Covington Flats.) But desert life is extremely sensitive to elevation change. When you drop in elevation, creosote bushes and Mojave yuccas steal the show. Enter or cross a wash and suddenly you\u2019re amid smoke trees and palo verde.<\/p>\n

Native fan palms rise high in desert oases. Whimsical plants such as ocotillo and cholla cactus also vie for attention, and wildflowers put on a dazzling show in spring\u2014and occasionally in fall, after summer thunderstorms. Little wonder that early park advocates wanted to call it Desert Plants National Park.<\/p>\n

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It\u2019s possible to drive all of Joshua Tree\u2019s paved roads in a single, hurried day, but if possible, allow at least a couple of days to appreciate the park\u2019s distinct desert character. A swing from west to east along Park Boulevard<\/strong> serves up an excellent cross-section of the park. Adding time for Pinto Basin Road<\/strong> to the south spotlights the transition from Mojave to Colorado Desert. Come prepared: The park has no water, gas, or food.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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How to get there<\/strong><\/h3>\n

To enter Joshua Tree\u2019s high-desert north, take Calif. 62 west from Palm Springs to park entrances in Yucca Valley (28 miles), Joshua Tree (35 miles), or Twentynine Palms (48 miles). To enter from the south, take I\u201310 to Cottonwood Springs Road, 50 miles from Palm Springs.<\/p>\n

When to go<\/h3>\n

The park is open year-round. Spring and fall are the most popular times to visit. Spring is particularly nice. Summers are very hot, and thunderstorms are occasionally fierce. Winters can be pleasant though chilly. Rainy winters bring out showy displays of wildflowers.<\/p>\n

Visitor Centers & Nature Center<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Oasis Visitor Center<\/strong> at headquarters is three blocks south of Calif. 62 on Utah Trail in Twentynine Palms; Joshua Tree Visitor Center,<\/strong> just south of Calif. 62 on Park Blvd. in Joshua Tree; Cottonwood Visitor Center,<\/strong> 6 miles north of I-10; Black Rock Nature Center<\/strong> is adjacent to the campground in Yucca Valley<\/p>\n

Headquarters<\/h3>\n

74485 National Park Drive Twentynine Palms, CA 92277 nps.gov\/jotr<\/a> 760-367-5500<\/p>\n

Camping<\/h3>\n

The park has eight campgrounds (401 sites total), and many are reservation only (recreation.gov; 877-444-6777). Water is not available at most<\/p>\n

Lodging<\/h3>\n

There is no lodging inside the park. Motels and inns can be found in the towns of Yucca Valley<\/strong> (yuccavalley.org), Joshua Tree<\/strong> (joshuatreechamber.org<\/a>), and Twentynine Palms<\/strong> (29chamber.org<\/a>).<\/p>\n

Safety<\/h3>\n

Temperatures can be extreme\u2014hot summer days and cold winter nights. Beyond visitor centers, water is available only at a few park campgrounds. Carry at least a gallon of water per person per day.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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