| Joshua Tree National Park provides space for finding | | | | acquiring 3 parcels totaling 955 acres of pristine |
| freedom from everyday routines for self- discovery, | | | | Mojave Desert habitat. If acquired, this land will be |
| as well as a refuge for the human spirit. Joshua Tree | | | | donated to Joshua Tree National Park and protected |
| is the gateway community to the West Entrance of | | | | forever. |
| Joshua Tree National Park, an 800,000 acre | | | | The National Park welcomes over a million visitors |
| wilderness preserve, with groves of Joshua Trees, | | | | every year. If planning a trip to visit the area, be |
| incredible multi-colored, granite boulders and some of | | | | sure to plan ahead as the winter and spring months |
| the best rock climbing in the world. Joshua Tree | | | | are the busiest times of the year. Vacation rentals |
| National Park is located in Southern California's Mojave | | | | are a favorite among travelers to the area but fill up |
| Colorado deserts and is approximately two to three | | | | quickly during the busy season. Whatever your choice |
| hours from Los Angeles, San Diego or Las Vegas and | | | | of accommodations, the Joshua Tree Mojave Desert |
| is only half hour from the Palm Springs area. | | | | is a must see. |
| The park encompasses some of the most interesting | | | | The California Desert Vision |
| geologic displays found in the California's deserts. The | | | | It is the year 2030. The California Desert is a vital |
| Joshua Tree National Park marks the point where | | | | ecosystem of interconnected, permanently protected |
| two large desert ecosystems come together. Below | | | | scenic and natural areas that host a diversity of |
| 3,000 feet, the Colorado Desert encompasses the | | | | native plants and wildlife. Views and vistas are broad. |
| eastern part of the park and features beautiful cacti, | | | | The air is clear, the water clean, and the night skies |
| wild flowers and palm trees. The higher, moister, and | | | | dark. Cities and military facilities are compact and |
| slightly cooler Mojave Desert is the special habitat of | | | | separated by large natural areas. |
| the ancient Joshua Tree. | | | | Local residents, visitors, land managers, and political |
| The Mojave Desert is home for more than 2000 | | | | leaders value the unique environment in which they |
| species of birds, the endangered desert tortoise, | | | | live and work. They understand the natural processes |
| bighorn sheep, mountain lions, bobcats and coyote. | | | | and cultural resources of the California Desert as well |
| Protecting this sensitive ecosystem from urban | | | | the impacts of global climate change upon the Desert |
| sprawl and over development has become an | | | | ecosystem and collaborate on land use and |
| important issue for many private citizens and | | | | management activities that allow for adaptation under |
| organizations alike. Organizations like the Mojave | | | | changing climactic conditions and protect the California |
| Desert Land Trust and The Mojave National Preserve | | | | Desert for future generations. |
| Conservancy are dedicated to the preservation of | | | | A quote from The Mojave Desert Land Trust |
| the regions natural and cultural resources. The Mojave | | | | website. |
| Desert Land Trust is currently in the process of | | | | |