Where Two Deserts Meet
Joshua Tree National Park is a vast protected area in southeastern California, east of Los Angeles, near San Bernardino and Palm Springs. The park is characterized by rugged rock formations and stark landscapes. Named for the region's twisted, bristled Joshua trees, the park straddles the cactus-dotted Colorado Desert and the Mojave Desert, which is higher and cooler.
Two distinct desert ecosystems, the Mojave and the Colorado, come together in Joshua Tree National Park.
A fascinating variety of plants make their homes in a land sculpted by strong winds and occasional torrents of rain. Dark nights, a rich cultural history, and surreal geologic features add to the wonder of this vast wilderness in southern California.
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Gemma
Where Two Deserts Meet
Joshua Tree National Park is a vast protected area in southeastern California, east of Los Angeles, near San Bernardino and Palm Springs. The park is characterized by rugged rock formations and stark landscapes. Named for the region's twisted, bristled Joshua trees, the park straddles the cactus-dotted Colorado Desert and the Mojave Desert, which is higher and cooler.
Two distinct desert ecosystems, the Mojave and the Colorado, come together in Joshua Tree National Park.
A fascinating variety of plants make their homes in a land sculpted by strong winds and occasional torrents of rain. Dark nights, a rich cultural history, and surreal geologic features add to the wonder of this vast wilderness in southern California.
Thank you for your comments,
Gemma