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Wildlife of Joshua Tree

At the edges of daylight and under clear night stars is a fascinating multitude of generally unfamiliar desert wildlife.

Rock Climbing in Joshua Tree

Joshua Tree National Park has quickly become one of the world's most famous destinations for rock climbing.

The Joshua Tree

This park is named after them, so what are they? The Joshua Tree can survive a couple hundred years in this desert environment.

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