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Palm Springs. Event Guide:
Joshua Tree National Park
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Contact Information:
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74485 National Park Drive 
Twenty Nine Palms, CA 92277
760-367-5500
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Description:
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Joshua Tree National Park may be visited year round. Each season adds its personality to the desert's character.
Visitor centers and wayside exhibits are located along main roads leading into and through the park, providing you with opportunities to acquaint yourself with park resources. Publications about the park are sold by the Joshua Tree National Park Association at the visitor centers and on the web.
Ranger guided activities can increase your enjoyment and understanding of the park. Hikes, walks, and campfire talks are conducted chiefly in the spring and fall; schedules are available at entrance stations and visitor centers, and are posted on campground bulletin boards.
There are nine campgrounds with tables, fire grates, and toilets. There are also several picnic areas for day use. You must bring water and firewood. Motels, stores, restaurants, dump stations, and auto services are located in nearby towns.
Viewed from the road, this desert park only hints at its vitality. Closer examination reveals a fascinating variety of plants and animals that make this their home, this land shaped by strong winds, unpredictable torrents of rain, and climactic extremes. Dark night skies, a rich cultural history, and surreal geologic features add to the attraction of this place.
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