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	Do Not Feed the Coyotes!!! Tip Rating:

By Echo_29 on October 17, 2003

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Scrounging Coyote

by Echo_29

From the National Park Service website: Feeding coyotes, squirrels, and other animals weans them from their natural food supplies and turns them into dangerous creatures as they lose their fear of humans and become agressive.

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	Tarantulas! Tip Rating:

Updated By Echo_29 on October 17, 2003

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Greeter

by Echo_29

Nothing to fear here! Tarantulas are docile critters that have a very weak bite and venom that is considered harmless to humans. Now if you are a coyote or other unfortunate hunter the tarantula has a surprise if you come after him/her. When attacked they rub their stomach with there legs and release the fine hairs which irritate the eyes and mouths of their attacker.

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	Coyotes... Tip Rating:

By himalia11 on January 10, 2004

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Coyote

by himalia11

We had joked that it would be funny to meet a coyote and that it’s surely very unlikely. Well, we were mistaken, we even saw three: one on the roadside during our drive and then a second one when we walked some steps. He even followed us a bit, we didn’t feel very comfortable! Shortly before reaching the car, we saw the third one and hurried to get into the car… Other people had less fear, however, they wasn’t bothered by them.

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	Take the advice of the Park Rangers Tip Rating:

By ranger49 on February 20, 2008

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This is really to reinforce the advice given in leaflets and notices posted within the Park about following the Paths and the maps provided. Wear suitable walking shoes an clothing including a hat. We were there early in the year at the beginning of March and the sun was very strong - as can be seen on the faces of some of our party in our Accommodation and Restaurant Tips.
Also - carry water and refreshments with you! There are no outlets for these things in the Park and you may be glad of the water.

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Updated By Straggler on May 28, 2003

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West to Los Angeles

by Straggler

For current ozone concentration check the website below. Nothing like being above 4,000 feet with 90+ degrees and the maximum 8-hour average ozone concentration (ppb) is 93. Not a good time for some exercise.

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Website: http://www2.nature.nps.gov/ard/parks/jotr/jotrcam/

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	Be careful: The thorns of the... Tip Rating:

Updated By dutch_anna on February 8, 2003

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cholla cactus

by dutch_anna

Be careful: The thorns of the 'jumping cholla's' are very sharp and painful! Stay on the road when you have small children or pets with you!

Many cholla's are together in the "cholla garden", where a narrow path lies among the prickly plants. BE CAREFUL! When touched the cholla catapults that touched part, the size of an egg, with very sharp spines. My husband got one on (in) his elbow and it took us a painful quarter of an hour to remove plant and thorns. Later (you see these warnings later, most of the time) we saw on a sign a warning for this "catapulting", especially when you have small children or pets with you. I should say: "don't enter the "cholla garden" with children or pets."! You can see enough of the cholla's and enjoy their beauty when you stay on the paved road.

I found a nice website: Desert Flowers in Joshua Tree NP:
http://www.bobulrich.com/98jt01.htm

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	Respect the environment! Tip Rating:

By Jim_Eliason on April 24, 2005

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The desert is hot and dry and water is scarce and far in between. Be sure to bring water with you for any hikes.

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	No Swimming in the Desert ! Tip Rating:

Updated By mht_in_la on October 6, 2003

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No Swimming

by mht_in_la

It's funny to see the "No Swimming" sign in the desert. The sign can be seen near Barker Dam to warn people to stay away from the lake blocked by the Dam. I don't think the Park needs to worry about that. The size of lake has reduced significantly in recent years. And the water... let me just say, is only good for algae. Not to mention thousands of frogs living there.

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	Obviously the desert is hot... Tip Rating:

By giampiero6 on August 24, 2002

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Joshua Tree National Park Warnings or Dangers

by giampiero6

Obviously the desert is hot and dry. You must bring plenty of water to drink and for washing. The sun is extreme. Even a few minutes in it will burn you. Make sure to also wear lip protectant. You will notice yourself getting dried out even after a few hours.

Also note. Though it may be hot during the day, in the winter it will be get freezing and below. Be prepared for night time, especially if you are camping.

Don't worry about the rattle snakes and tarantulas. I've never seen a rattle snake here and though I've seen Tarantula's they won't bug you and they're not poisonous to humans.

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	Animal Crossing...everywhere

By RblWthACoz on January 28, 2006

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I noticed a lot of animals darting across the road as I drove around. From rabbits, to jackrabbits, to birds, there were all sorts out and about. Keep it slow so that you don't end up smacking someone and making them road kill.

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