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Openings and SeasonsJoshua Tree National Park is open 24 hours a day, every day of the year.
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When to VisitThe best times to visit Joshua Tree National Park are the spring and fall, when moderate temperatures prevail.
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Driving DirectionsJoshua Tree National Park is within a few hours' drive of Los Angeles, San Diego, Las Vegas and Phoenix.
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FoodThere is no food available inside the park, but there are restaurants and grocery stores in surrounding communities.
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BackcountryWith miles of backcountry roads, there are lots of opportunities for exploration via car, mountain bike or foot.
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ShoppingFor your souvenir needs, there are well-stocked bookstores in the Black Rock Nature Center, the Cottonwood Visitor Center, the Joshua Tree Visitor Center and the Oasis Visitor Center.
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SafetyIn an extreme environment such as Joshua Tree, there are a number of safety considerations to take into account.
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WeatherThe weather is best for a visit to Joshua Tree in the spring and fall, avoiding the extreme heat of summer.
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Horseback RidingHorseback riding in Joshua Tree National Park is popular for those who bring their own horses; however, the sometimes severe environment must be taken into consideration.
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HistoryHuman beings have lived in the nearly 800,000 acres of Joshua Tree National Park for at least 5,000 years.
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WildlifeAlthough the desert is often thought of as lifeless, many animals call the sere landscape home.
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Trees and PlantsThe eponymous Joshua tree is to be found all around the park, as well as over 750 other types of plants.
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RestroomsThere are restrooms with flush toilets available at each of the four visitor centers. The park's nine campgrounds feature either flush toilets or pit toilets.
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ParkingThere is ample parking at each of the four visitor centers, the campgrounds and at the 13 backcountry staging areas.
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Ranger Led ProgramsRangers conduct a variety of guided tours, walks, patio talks and evening programs within the park, covering topics like wildlife, vegetation and geology.
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Cell Phone ServiceWhile there is cell phone service in surrounding communities, the remote and rugged terrain of Joshua Tree National Park means that there is very little, if any, cell reception in the park.
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BicyclingBikes are welcome in Joshua Tree on any road open to vehicles, including backcountry roads.
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BirdingJoshua Tree National Park offers great opportunities for birding, with many resident as well as migratory species.
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AccessibilityCertain areas of Joshua Tree National Park are accessible to visitors with disabilities.
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Indian PetroglyphsPetroglyphs carved into the desert rocks in a variety of locations in Joshua Tree.
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Skywatching and StargazingIn populous Southern California, Joshua Tree National Park offers stargazers a rare opportunity to view the night sky with little to no light pollution.
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Backcountry Boards and SafetyAbout 85 percent of Joshua Tree National Park is designated wilderness, making it attractive to backpackers and backcountry campers.
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Guides and OutfittersJoshua Tree is such a popular rock-climbing and bouldering destination that it's no surprise that there are a number of outfitters and guides on hand to service visitors.
