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Friday is deadline for comments on federal solar plan

The Desert Sun - Jan 26, 2012
The document covers 17 designated solar enterprise zones in six western states, including the Riverside East solar zone between Joshua Tree National Park and Blythe, which is the largest of all the zones. The zone was originally proposed for 202000 ...

SoCal desert camping offers stark beauty in winter

Atlanta Journal Constitution

Atlanta Journal Constitution - Jan 5, 2012
This undated photo courtesy of National Park Service shows snow camping at Ryan Campground at Joshua Tree National Park in Calif. In Joshua Tree National Park, stretching a massive 800000 acres of high and low desert east of Palm Springs, ...

Visit Joshua Tree National Park for free

Hi-Desert Star - Jan 12, 2012
JTNP — Along with 396 other national parks across the country, Joshua Tree National Park will offer free admission Saturday through Monday, January. 14 to 16, to commemorate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day. “Dr. King led the fight to realize his dream ...

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Joshua Tree National Park books

Joshua Tree: The Complete Guide: Joshua Tree National Park

by: James Kaiser
Stunning photographs showcase the wondrous landscape of Joshua Tree National Park in this unique guidebook. Located just two hours east of Los Angeles, Joshua Tree National Park is a desert getaway that boasts some of the most dramatic and unexpected scenery in the Southwest. This edition features updated information on park and local attractions, hotels, and restaurants, as well as a newly expanded section on the geology of the park. Fascinating chapters discuss the park's history, geology, and wildlife along with a guide to desert wildflowers and maps of more than 20 of the best hikes in the park.
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Joshua Tree National Park, CA - Trails Illustrated Map # 226

by: National Geographic Maps
This Trails Illustrated topographic map for Joshua Tree National Park and the surrounding area in California is the perfect recreational map for this fascinating land of surreal geologic features shaped by strong winds, unpredictable torrents of rain, and climatic extremes.

The map includes Joshua Tree National Park in its entirety, the Little San Bernardino Mountains, Nexie Mountains, Lost Horse Valley, Quail Springs Historic Trail, Black Rock Canyon, Hidden Valley, Pinto Basin, Chuckwalla Valley, Cottonwood Mountains, Pinto Mountains, Cottonwood Spring Nature Trail, and more.
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Hiking Joshua Tree National Park: 38 Day and Overnight Hikes

by: Bill Cunningham, Polly Cunningham
"Hiking Joshua Tree National Park" provides detailed informaiton on thirty-eight of the best day hikes and extended backpacking trips in this desert wonderland 140 miles east of Los Angeles. The diverse landscape--shaped by strong winds, unpredictable precipitation, and coimatic extremes--offers numerous opportunities for year-round exploration. With rich narratives and beautiful photographs, this guidebook provide all you need for hiking the extensive network of trails mong granite rock formations, pinon and juniper forests, sandy washes, and the symbols of the park, the Joshua trees.
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Joshua Tree National Park has some of the most interesting rock formations, flora and fauna of any desert in the American Southwest. Located just two hours from Los Angeles, it is a favorite ride for motorcycle groups and a great place for rock climbing. Video by Daniel S. Wolfert. All music used by permission and license.

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