Joshua Tree National Park
Joshua Tree National Park is a desert preserve in Southern California famed for *protected Yucca brevifolia trees, rugged mountains, and bouldering. Visitors come to experience stunning desert vistas, night skies*, and a mix of hiking, camping, and rock climbing.
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Geography
| Continent | North America |
|---|---|
| Region | Western United States |
| Subregion | Southwestern United States |
| Country | United States |
| State | California |
| County | San Bernardino County |
| District | Joshua Tree National Park |
| City | Joshua Tree |
| Postal Code | 922Andy |
| Timezone | AmericaLos Angeles |
| Latitude | 33.8734 |
| Longitude | -116.4665 |
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6:13 PM LOCAL TIMEJoshua Tree National Park is a high-desert landscape where the influence of two distinct ecosystems—the Mojave and Colorado—converge. At its heart are *ancient Yucca brevifolia trees, often dramatized for their spiky crowns and silhouette against sunset skies. Surrounding these iconic plants are stark granite monoliths, expansive sandy basins, and rugged uplands. The park’s trails range from short, accessible jaunts to multi-day backcountry routes; popular destinations include the __Wall__ and __Hidden Valley__, both prime for rock scrambling and trail running. Because of its night sky quality*, many visitors camp in designated sites or on backcountry roads for stargazing. Fire, climate variability, and recreation pressures have shaped long-term conservation efforts, making the park a vital landscape for desert flora and fauna.
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