Joshua tree national park climbing - Important Info
Joshua Tree National Park
provides space for finding freedom from everyday routines for self- discovery,
as well as a refuge for the human spirit. Joshua tree is the gateway community
to the West Entrance of Joshua Tree National Park, an 800,000 acre wilderness
preserve, with groves of Joshua Trees, incredible multi-colored, granite
boulders and some of the best rock climbing in the world. Joshua Tree National
Park is located in Southern California's Mojave/Colorado deserts and is
approximately two to three hours from Los Angeles, San Diego or Las Vegas and
is only half hour from the Palm Springs area.Do you want to learn more? Visit joshua tree climbing
The park encompasses some of the
most interesting geologic displays found in the California's deserts. The
Joshua Tree National Park marks the point where two large desert ecosystems
come together. Below 3,000 feet, the Colorado Desert encompasses the eastern
part of the park and features beautiful cacti, wild flowers and palm trees. The
higher, moister, and slightly cooler Mojave Desert is the special habitat of
the ancient Joshua tree.
The Mojave Desert is home for
more than 2000 species of birds, the endangered desert tortoise, bighorn sheep,
mountain lions, bobcats and coyote. Protecting this sensitive ecosystem from
urban sprawl and over development has become an important issue for many
private citizens and organizations alike. Organizations like the Mojave Desert
Land Trust and The Mojave National Preserve Conservancy are dedicated to the
preservation of the regions natural and cultural resources. The Mojave Desert
Land Trust is currently in the process of acquiring 3 parcels totaling 955
acres of pristine Mojave Desert habitat. If acquired, this land will be donated
to Joshua Tree National Park and protected forever.
The National Park welcomes over a
million visitors every year. If planning a trip to visit the area, be sure to
plan ahead as the winter and spring months are the busiest times of the year.
Vacation rentals are a favorite among travelers to the area but fill up quickly
during the busy season. Whatever your choice of accommodations, the Joshua Tree
Mojave Desert is a must see.
The California Desert Vision
It is the year 2030. The
California Desert is a vital ecosystem of interconnected, permanently protected
scenic and natural areas that host a diversity of native plants and wildlife.
Views and vistas are broad. The air is clear, the water clean, and the night
skies dark. Cities and military facilities are compact and separated by large
natural areas.
