Greetings from Joshua Tree National Park

Two years ago, my husband and I celebrated Thanksgiving at Joshua Tree. I can’t think of a better way to celebrate a day devoted to gratitude.

Sincerely,
Jenn

Joshua Tree National Park

This iconic park preserves portions of two spectacular desert ecosystems. The Colorado Desert in the eastern portion of the park features natural gardens of creosote bush, ocotillo and cholla cactus. The higher, slightly cooler Mojave Desert offers dazzling vistas of Joshua trees and yucca. The vast park also contains spectacularly sculpted formations of a type of rock known as monzogranite and is a mecca for rock climbers around the world.

State(s): California

Established: 1994

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