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Joshua Tree National Park
Ranger Programs
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10 a.m. to 2 p.m. — Cruising Joshua Tree (30 minutes) Rangers will introduce you to park resources, popular sites, and a few surprises at the Joshua Tree and Oasis visitor centers. |
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10 a.m. & 1 p.m. — Keys Ranch Tour (1½ hours, ½ mile on unpaved trails) This ranger-guided tour explores the colorful story and numerous artifacts of this Mojave Desert historical site. Purchase tickets by phone at 760.367.5555 and at the Joshua Tree and Oasis visitor centers prior to the tour day or, at the ranch gate, space available, on the day of the tour. Tickets cost $5 for adults and $2.50 for Senior Pass holders, Access Pass holders, and children (6–11). |
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10 a.m. — Barker Dam Nature Hike (1½ hours, 1 mile on a mostly flat trail with some rock steps) Meet in the Barker Dam parking area. |
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1 to 3 p.m. — Views From Keys View (20 minutes) Stop by the Keys View overlook to see how rock, air, and water move in the scenery before you. |
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7 p.m. — Cottonwood Evening Programs (1 hour) Roadrunners at Cottonwood Campground amphitheater |
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7 p.m. — Jumbo Rocks Evening Program (1 hour) A Stellar Place at Jumbo Rocks Campground amphitheater. |
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Park Map
Roads, visitor centers, and campgrounds (636k pdf)
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Nature Walks
The park has 12 self-guided nature walks.
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Keys View
Provides panoramic views of the Coachella Valley.
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Did You Know?
In the high desert country that was to become Joshua Tree National Park, rugged individuals tried their luck at cattle ranching, mining, and homesteading. William Keys and his family are particularly representative of the hard work and ingenuity it took to settle and prosper in the Mojave Desert.
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Last Updated: November 20, 2009 at 19:49 EST |
