Exploring the National Parks

56: Joshua Tree Fun Facts


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In this episode of Exploring the National Parks, we are California dreamin’ with some Joshua Tree National Park fun facts.

If you are looking for a warmer park to travel to this winter, Joshua Tree is the perfect location to check out. This is definitely one of those parks that you will appreciate more if you learn something about it first!

Join us as we discuss: 

  • The geological forces that created this park a hundred million years ago

  • The fascinating fact about the tectonic plates you are standing on in Joshua Tree 

  • The two entirely different desert ecosystems that meet in Joshua Tree 

  • Why we really don’t know how old Joshua trees are

  • Where the name of this park comes from 

  • The plant species used by the native people of the area 

  • We hope this episode helps you appreciate this amazing park even more! It may not seem like much at first glance, but the beauty of this park really is in the details. 

    For help planning your trip to Joshua Tree, check out this list of 8 things you can’t miss on your first visit.

    Check out the full show notes here.

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