Joshua Tree National Park (JTNP) is an awesome ecosystem in southern California.  The park itself contains a wide diversity of geology, ancient rock art, mountains, etc.  It’s an area where the Mojave Desert and Colorado Desert converge.  It’s a good-size park, covering 1,235 square miles, a little bigger than the state of Rhode Island.  It’s easily accessible via a 3-hour drive from LA, San Diego, or Las Vegas.  This area of JTNP is very popular and has several campgrounds and designated trails.

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