What is special about Joshua Tree National Park?

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1. What is special about Joshua Tree National Park?
2. Is Joshua Tree still closed?
3. Is Joshua Tree National Park worth visiting?
4. Is it safe to go to Joshua Tree National Park?
5. What is the best time of year to go to Joshua Tree?
6. Are there mountain lions in Joshua Tree National Park?
7. Can you sleep in your car in Joshua Tree?
8. What is Joshua Tree famous for?
9. Are Joshua trees poisonous?
10. What is the best time to go to Joshua Tree?
11. How many days do you need in Joshua Tree National Park?
12. How much does it cost to get into Joshua Tree National Park?
13. What time of day do mountain lions come out?
14. Are there rattlesnakes in Joshua Tree?
15. Can I sleep in my car at Walmart?
16. Can you spend the night at Joshua Tree?
17. Why is it illegal to cut down Joshua trees?
18. Can you eat a Joshua Tree?
19. Is Joshua Tree hotter than Palm Springs?
20. What do you wear to Joshua Tree?

What is special about Joshua Tree National Park?

Joshua Tree National Park is an otherworldly National Park in southern California, famous for its distinct trees (and inpsiring that U2 album your Dad likes talking about). ... Named after the unique trees scattered throughout the park, you'll remember your visit to Joshua Tree for the rest of your life.

Is Joshua Tree still closed?

Joshua Tree National Park is open 24 hours a day and may be visited at any time of the year.

Is Joshua Tree National Park worth visiting?

Joshua Tree National Park, near Palm Springs, California, is full of these famed sights. The park is one of California's most beautiful (and less-visited) natural treasures, complete with not only fascinating plants and animals, but vast desert oases, and a striking rock-strewn landscape.

Is it safe to go to Joshua Tree National Park?

Yes, Joshua Tree and Joshua Tree National Park are safe at night. It's also perfectly OK to enter the park after dark. The roads are marked, and the park is patrolled.

What is the best time of year to go to Joshua Tree?

spring The best time to visit Joshua Tree National Park is March to May and October to November. Though the park is open year-round, temperatures are most comfortable in the spring and fall, with an average high of about 85 degrees. It's worth noting that temperatures vary depending on where you are in the park.

Are there mountain lions in Joshua Tree National Park?

Mountain lions, otherwise known as cougars or pumas, have long been a part of the natural landscape of this area. With the help of a hidden trail camera, our wildlife biologists captured this incredible sight of a mountain lion re-visiting the remains of a predated mule deer. ...

Can you sleep in your car in Joshua Tree?

No, when visiting Joshua Tree, it's best that you do not plan on sleeping in your car. Sleeping in your vehicle overnight within the National Park is not allowed. If found, you could be subject to a citation, so it's best to avoid the situation altogether.

What is Joshua Tree famous for?

The high desert of Joshua Tree National Park, 140 miles east of Los Angeles, is famous for its world-class rock climbing, camping and hiking. It also offers incredible road cycling (mountain biking is prohibited at nearly all areas within the park).

Are Joshua trees poisonous?

Joshua Tree National Monument has no animals whose bites or stings have been scientifically classified as "deadly." This really refers to how toxic a foreign substance such as venom (a liquid chemical) is to you as an individual.

What is the best time to go to Joshua Tree?

spring The best time to visit Joshua Tree National Park is March to May and October to November. Though the park is open year-round, temperatures are most comfortable in the spring and fall, with an average high of about 85 degrees. It's worth noting that temperatures vary depending on where you are in the park.

How many days do you need in Joshua Tree National Park?

To see the highlights of Joshua Tree National Park, you only need one day. If you want to explore the park's backcountry or off-road drives, plan to spend at least 2 to 3 days in Joshua Tree.

How much does it cost to get into Joshua Tree National Park?

	Per vehicle	Per person
Current	$25	$12
(June 1) 2018	$30	$15

What time of day do mountain lions come out?

Mountain lions are solitary animals, traveling alone except during mating season or when a female is supporting young. They can be seen at any time of the day or night, but are most active at dawn and dusk, corresponding with deer activity. Mountain lions are carnivores (meat eaters) and prey mostly on deer.

Are there rattlesnakes in Joshua Tree?

Yes, there are snakes at Joshua Tree, and the venomous creatures you may encounter in Joshua Tree National Park include rattlesnakes, scorpions, and black widow spiders. In fact, there are seven types of rattlesnakes and 26 different types of snakes that can be found in or near the park.

Can I sleep in my car at Walmart?

Generally, yes, you can sleep in your car at Walmart. Walmart does not have a corporate-wide policy of allowing people to sleep in their car in their parking lots. It's up to each store manager to decide. Most Walmart store managers tend to not issue a policy on the matter, preferring not to do anything about it.

Can you spend the night at Joshua Tree?

Yes, you can enter Joshua Tree at night. If you're visiting Joshua Tree National Park to feast on the stars, we have good news for you — the park gates are open 24/7, and anyone can drive in or out of the park regardless of where they're staying.

Why is it illegal to cut down Joshua trees?

The tree native to the area is currently illegal to remove because it is a candidate for protection under the California Endangered Species Act. ... It's illegal to remove or kill the tree because it's a candidate for the California Endangered Species Act, according to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW).

Can you eat a Joshua Tree?

Joshua trees generally bloom as early as February, and may continue flowering through May. The tree occasionally flowers in winter, too. ... The sweet flowers are edible, and may be roasted and eaten like candy, or dried to use in cooking.

Is Joshua Tree hotter than Palm Springs?

Joshua Tree's got about 90% the air pressure that Palm Springs does, therefore fewer air molecules per cubic meter, therefore it's cooler.

What do you wear to Joshua Tree?

Clothing and Footwear In Joshua Tree's desert environment, sun protection is essential. Wear loose-fitting, light-colored clothing and a wide-brimmed hat. Apply sunscreen to all exposed skin. Some trails can be overgrown, so long or convertible pants are best to avoid scratches and protect against cactus spines.