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 The Oasis Visitors Center,
Joshua Tree by Erin74
The center is open daily from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. This is the perfect place to spend some time looking at exhibits about Joshua Tree, browsing the gift shop and looking at maps of the park.
There is also a trail behind the visitors center. It loops around the small oasis and offers a lovely view of the mountains. Don't spend too much time here, though. The exciting stuff is still to come!
Before you leave the visitors center, make sure you're stocked up on water and snacks and have visited the restroom. Once you proceed into the park, there is no place to buy food or drinks and only a few restrooms. Leave a Comment Directions: You can reach the Oasis Visitor's Center from the 62 freeway, past Twentynine Palms.
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 by JLBGLeave a Comment
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 by JLBGLeave a Comment
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The Joshua Tree National Park houses a surprisingly diverse plant and animal life. The main attraction, of course is the Joshua Tree itself (Yucca brevifolia). Additionally, there is the landscape which was shaped by strong winds, unpredictable torrents of rain, and climatic extremes. Dark night skies, a rich cultural history, and surreal geologic features add to the attraction of this place. You would need to spend a few days here to fully explore the park. If your time is limited you may want to consider limiting yourself to the main park roads. There are a number of pullouts with wayside exhibits all along these roads. There are 12 self-guiding nature trails, and you may want to experience at least one of these walks. Keys View, which was closed during my visit, offers views beyond Salton Sea to Mexico. There are 9 campgrounds and a number of picnic areas in the park. Joshua Tree National Park is also a very popular rock-climbing destination. The park is always open and may be visited anytime of year. Visitation increases as temperatures moderate in the fall, peaks during spring wildflower season, and diminishes during the heat of summer. A 7-Day Vehicle Permit costs $15 and admits the passengers of a single, non-commercial vehicle for the day of purchase and the next six days. An additional attraction in the park is the Keys Ranch, a prime example of the way the rugged individuals who populated this desolate area eked out their living. Ranger guided tours of the ranch, the only way to see it, are scheduled for 11 AM and 1 PM Saturday and Sunday from October through May. Weekday tours vary during the season and are listed on the Ranger Program schedule. The tour costs $5 per person, is 1/2-mile in length and lasts 90 minutes. Group size is limited to 25 people. Just after you enter the park from the north there is a pulloff that has a map to help you plan your visit. Address: 74485 National Park Drive Twentynine Palms, CAPhone: (760) 367-5500Directions: Just north of Interstate 10 between LA and Arizona.Website: http://www.nps.gov/jotr/
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 by cobrioc
the suburban lawns and Spanish-tile roofs have - surreendered to the real California.
Locals call the Mojave the "high desert", for its altitude and often extreme tempetures. Summer days can be scorching, with 110-degre reading not uncommon. Winter nights can be freezing, and snow is certainly not out of the question.
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 by cobrioc
Up ahead lie the towering San bermandio and San Jacinto Mountains, flirting at nearly 12,000 feet. As a bird flies, these great granite walls are less than 50 miles from the Pacific Ocean, making for one of the most dramatic elevation changes anywhere.
Most importantly, the mountains provide an almost impenetrable wall that protects the desert regions from the sprawl and light pollution found along the coast.
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One of the first signs at a turnoff along the road is the one that says "Barren or Bountiful?" This sign explains how people can look at this landscape and see many different things. Some see a vast wasteland full of mothingness; while others see a bountiful land of opportunities. The photos of the area around the sign show exactly what they mean. What do you see? Address: 74485 National Park Drive Twentynine Palms, CAPhone: (760) 367-5500Directions: Just north of Interstate 10 between LA and Arizona.Website: http://www.nps.gov/jotr/
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As you look at the map near the north entrance take some time to enjoy the incredible views. Address: 74485 National Park Drive Twentynine Palms, CAPhone: (760) 367-5500Directions: Just north of Interstate 10 between LA and Arizona.Website: http://www.nps.gov/jotr/
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 by YubertLeave a Comment
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As you tour the park, you may notice some mountains that are composed of light and dark areas. The lighter areas are a mineral called Monzogranite and the darker areas are made of gneiss (Pronounced nice). Address: 74485 National Park Drive Twentynine Palms, CAPhone: (760) 367-5500Directions: Just north of Interstate 10 between LA and Arizona.Website: http://www.nps.gov/jotr/
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