photo by Travis Winn 2009 The Joshua Tree National Park spans two different desert ecosystems covering almost 800,000 acres. The landscape is comprised of amazing sculpted boulders, strange looking Joshua Trees, Cholla Cactus and Ocotillo. There is an abundance of wildlife including coyotes, bobcats, cougars, bighorn sheep, rabbits, snakes, lizards, frogs and many types of migratory birds.Things To Do In The Park: Hiking - http://www.joshua.tree.national-park.com/hike.htm Biking - http://www.nps.gov/jotr/planyourvisit/mountain-biking.htm Bouldering - http://www.joshuatreeclimb.com/ClimbsGuest/bouldering.htm Rock Climbing - http://www.joshuatreerockclimbing.com/ Horseback Riding - http://www.joshuatreeranch.com/ Bird Watching - http://www.nps.gov/jotr/planyourvisit/birding.htm Star Gazing - http://www.nps.gov/jotr/planyourvisit/stargazing.htm |