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Joshua trees at Joshua Tree National Park, California (Larry Brownstein/Photodisc/Getty)

Joshua Tree National Park Active and Adventure Highlights

By Travel Expert: Karen Kefauver
  • Known for its unique beauty, desert wild flowers, easy access, and varied rock climbing, Joshua Tree National Park has more than 7,000 rock climbs of every rating.
  • The wildflowers at Joshua Tree National Park in the Mojave Desert are a top attraction. Depending on rainfall and temperatures, the blooms are usually out in late March and April. Watch for Desert Lily, Dune Primrose, Western Jimsonweed, and Desert Star, among others.
  • Though rock climbing is usually the main attraction of the park, you can also enjoy day and overnight hikes, front- and backcountry camping, and mountain biking on dirt roads.

Joshua Tree National Park Overview

40 miles NE of Palm Springs; 128 miles E of L.A.

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Hilton Garden Inn Palm Springs/Rancho Mirage
71-700 Highway 111
Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
Hotel Class: 3 class stars
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Sunnyvale Garden Suites
73843 Sunnyvale Drive
Twenty-nine Palms, CA 92277
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Harmony Motel Twentynine Palms
71161 29 Palms Highway
Twentynine Palms, CA 92277
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Cabot's Old Indian Pueblo Museum
67-616 E Desert View Avenue
Desert Hot Springs, California 92240 Map
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Indian Canyons
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South Palm Canyon Dr
Palm Springs, California 92262
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Olly-O-Land Children's Art Gallery
139 East Tamarisk Road
Palm Springs, California 92262 Map
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Joshua Tree National Park Vacation Rentals

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Highlands Joshua Tree Home
Bedrooms: 2 Bathrooms: 2 Sleeps: 6
Amenities: Dishwasher, Jacuzzi, Microwave, Pets OK
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Willow Lane Joshua Tree House
Bedrooms: 2 Bathrooms: 2 Sleeps: 4
Amenities: CD Player, DVD Player, Dishwasher, Freezer, Jacuzzi, Laundry, Microwave, Pets OK, Sauna, TV, VCR
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Luna Mesa Joshua Tree Cabin
Bedrooms: 1 Bathrooms: 1 Sleeps: 2
Amenities: Dishwasher, Freezer, Jacuzzi, Microwave, Pets OK
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