View this post on Instagram What is the park doing to mitigate the large population of bees? Park rangers place artificial water sources in frequently visited areas, like Cholla Cactus Garden, to attract bees away from crowds.
That is what this photo represents to me. I leave all my worries at the gate, and just see what's in front of me. The spectacular landscapes of Joshua Tree National Park are also filled with all kinds of unique wildlife.
During the day, you can spot lizards and birds like the roadrunner who uses his speed and wit to outmanoeuvre the Wile E. In the evening, you can spot lynx, jackrabbits and bighorn sheep, and keep a lookout for scorpions, snakes, coyotes, tarantulas and kangaroo rats! View this post on Instagram We had so many submissions for the October artsinparks contest!
Everyone's submissions were amazing! The top 10 posts were sorted into 3 categories, art, sunset, and night sky. Here are the top 3 sunset winners! Exploring the stunning landscapes of Joshua Tree is an incredible experience by day, but it gets even more spectacular in the morning and evening.
The sunrises and sunsets here are unmatched, illuminating the desert in all shades of red, pink, blue and purple. Standing at over 1. Best of all, you can drive up to the viewpoint and the short trail is wheelchair-accessible, so everyone can take in the beauty of Joshua Tree National Park.
Boy, were we blown away. The clouds seemed to be almost swirling in the sky, so we decided to stop where the cholla layers appeared especially dense, to see if the sun was going to peak out.
Then suddenly, the rays came bursting through and the prickly chollas looked almost soft while backlit by this starburst. It was such an unexpected and incredible moment… and so peaceful. One that makes everything in the world seem so simple and beautiful. Another great sunset or sunrise viewing spot is Cholla Cactus Garden. Head there at golden hour to see the light passing through the rows of needles to create a breathtaking desert glow. This national park is famed for its incredible rock formations.
One of the most famous is Arch Rock, which can be found at the end of a short metre trail, located in the White Tank Campground. This photo was selected from several hundrend entries and will be featured on the Joshua Tree National Park Annual Pass.
We narrowed all entries down to a few finalists and had park staff vote on a winner. In winter, snow may blanket the Mojave's higher elevations. Spring blooming periods vary according to winter precipitation and temperatures, usually beginning in February at lower elevations and peaking park-wide in March and April, although cactuses may bloom into June. Check with park headquarters.
For up-to-date recorded wildflower information, visit www. Scenic paved roads lead to viewpoints, all campgrounds, and trailheads. If you plan to explore the park by mountain bike, you would be wise to avoid the main paved roads, which are narrow and without shoulders.
Be sure to acquire reliable information from headquarters about your route, however, as soft sand and occasional steep climbs can make for arduous pedaling. If the air is clear ask at the entrance about haze conditions , take the minute side trip to 5,foot-high Keys View, which overlooks a vast panorama of arid desert basin and range stretching south into Mexico.
Be sure to stroll the self-guided nature trails through the Cholla Cactus Garden and the Ocotillo Patch. Backtrack to Twentynine Palms and the Oasis Visitor Center, which features a small cactus garden and superb desert ecology interpretive displays.
It adjoins the historic Oasis of Mara one of five spring-fed oases within the park's boundaries , where Indians once found water, shade, food, and game. There are many hotel options in Joshua Tree and Twentynine Palms. Joshua Tree also has nine developed campgrounds within the park, including two with designated horse camps. Spots fill up quickly, especially on weekends. Check with the Park Service for more information.
All rights reserved. The pandemic has disrupted travel to national parks and wilderness areas. You can also search for parks by state. Planning a visit to a nearby park? This article was last updated on August 26, and was excerpted from the National Geographic book Parks, Ideas.
A previous version was published on November 5, Share Tweet Email. Only a few days ago, I visited the park expecting an explosion of wildflowers.
Give it a few more weeks. I wound up making a new friend who happened to be from Libya. Around an evening campfire to ward off plunging temperatures after sunset, he offered me the chance to do something very old that was brand new for me — smoking a hookah. Be prepared to drive through the park and find other accommodations.
Weather: No joke, Joshua Tree National Park gets hot in summer, figure triple digits during the day, about 75 degrees at night. Tip: Bring plenty of firewood for toasty evenings, there are fire rings in designated areas. Wildflowers: Within weeks, flowers should be in bloom. By mid-April the park should see an explosion of colors. With all the recent storms, I predict the best and longest lasting rainbow of flowers since Water: Rangers advise at least a gallon of water per person, per day; hikers and cyclists should carry more.
Barker Dam: Look for the parking lot with the same name on your map, includes a 1.
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