Things to Do in Joshua Tree National Park

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Things to Do in Joshua Tree National Park

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Barker Dam
Built around 1900 by ranchers and miners to hold water for cattle...
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Cholla Cactus Garden
This stand of bigelow cholla (sometimes called jumping cholla...
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Cottonwood Spring Oasis
Noted for its abundant birdlife, this is an example of the palm-shaded...
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Cottonwood Visitor Center
Exhibits in this small center, staffed by rangers and volunteers...
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Fortynine Palms Oasis
Sights within the oasis include stands of fan palms, interesting...
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Geology Tour Road
Some of the park's most fascinating landscapes can be observed...
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Hidden Valley
This legendary cattle-rustlers hideout is set among big boulders...
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Joshua Tree Visitor Center
This visitor center, opened in summer 2006, holds exhibits illustrating...
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Keys Ranch
This 150-acre ranch once belonged to William and Frances Keys...
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Keys View
At 5,185 feet, this point affords a sweeping view of the Coachella...
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Lost Horse Mine
This historic mine illustrates the gold prospecting and mining...
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Mines Joshua Tree National Park
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Lost Palms Oasis
More than 100 palms comprise the largest group of the exotic...
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Oasis Visitor Center
Exhibits here illustrate how Joshua Tree was formed, reveal the...
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Ocotillo Patch
Stop here for a roadside exhibit on the dramatic display made...
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Park Boulevard
Traversing the most scenic portions of Joshua Tree, this well-paved...
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Pinto Basin Road
This paved road takes you from high desert to low desert. From...
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