Named after the endemic Joshua tree (Yucca brevifolia), found in the park and surrounding areas, Joshua Tree is situated some 130 miles (211 km) east of the city of Los Angeles and roughly 78 mi …

Sep 6, 2019 · You can approach Joshua Tree from Interstate 10 or California Highway 62 (the Twentynine Palms Highway). The closest airport is in Palm Springs. Public transportation to the park …

Nov 3, 2025 · Joshua Tree National Park, desert and wilderness area in southern California, U.S. It is situated just east of Palm Springs and adjacent communities and about 60 miles (100 km) east of …

Southern California's Joshua Tree National Park is best known for its iconic flora. The park straddles the Colorado Desert and the Mojave Desert, and features Keys View, which overlooks the...

Joshua Tree National Park is located at the eastern end of Southern California's transverse mountain ranges. It comprises approximately 794,000 acres, 600,000 of which is a wilderness area, running 60 …

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Apr 4, 2025 · Explore the Joshua Tree National Park with our detailed map. The Joshua Tree National Park Map shows all the hiking trails and other useful information.

The Joshua Tree is native to and only found in the Mojave Desert region. The higher elevations and subsequently cooler temperatures serve as the unique ecosystem which sustains the Joshua Tree …

Jan 30, 2025 · 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.

Jun 21, 2025 · Two distinct desert ecosystems, the Mojave and the Colorado, come together in Joshua Tree National Park. A fascinating variety of plants and animals make their homes in a land sculpted …