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7 Facts About Joshua Tree National Park

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This is one of the most popular national parks in California. Here are some facts about it...

The Joshua Tree is not actually a tree it is a desert plant. It belongs to a similar group as blooming grasses and orchids, and develop very slowly, around 2 to 3 inches per year.

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The tree got its name from the biblical character “Joshua” who guided the Israelites across Canaan. The tree is said to have guided the Mormon settlers across the Mojave desert.

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This national park has three unique ecosystems. The southern section consists of ocotillo & cholla, its western part contains pinyon pine, & its northern section features Joshua trees.

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Joshua Tree National Park covers around 792,600 acres of terrain. About 85% of the park is currently categorized as wilderness-designated areas or regions with wilderness potential.

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This national park is home to about 57 species of mammals like Coyotes, squirrels, & Bighorn sheep. It also consists of 40 reptile species, 250 bird species, & 75 varieties of butterflies.

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One of California's darkest night skies can be found here, providing spectacular chances to see the Milky Way. It is an excellent location for stargazing and desert camping.

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The oldest rock here dates back to 1.6-1.7 billion years ago. Joshua Tree Augen Gneiss forms the oldest unit of metamorphic rocks which are subjected to high temperature and pressure.

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Thanks for reading! These are some facts about the Joshua Tree National Park.

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