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| Enjoying Your Stay
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| The park may be visited year round. Each season adds its personality
to the desert’s character. |
| Visitor
centers and wayside exhibits, providing opportunities to acquaint yourself
with park resources, are located along main roads leading into and through
the park. Publications about the park are sold by the Joshua
Tree National Park Association at visitor centers and on the web. |
| Park rangers are here to help you have an enjoyable, safe
visit. Detailed information on weather, road conditions, backcountry use,
campgrounds, and regulations may be obtained at visitor centers and entrance
stations. |
| Walks, hikes,
and campfire talks are conducted chiefly in the spring and fall; information
is posted on campground bulletin boards, at ranger stations, and at visitor
centers. Ranger conducted activities can increase your enjoyment and understanding
of the park. |
| There are nine campgrounds
with tables, fireplaces, and toilets. Several picnic areas for day use are
available. You must bring water and firewood. Motels, stores, restaurants,
dump stations, and auto services are located in nearby
towns. |
| Enjoying the park safely |
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Carry enough water, at least one gallon (4 liters) per person
per day; two gallons (8 liters) when it is hot or when you are involved
in a strenuous activity. |
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Joshua Tree contains abandoned mines and associated structures
that are potentially dangerous. Supervise children closely and never
enter abandoned mines. |
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Avoid washes after thunderstorms because of flash floods.
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When rock climbing or bouldering be sure you are properly
trained and equipped. |
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Watch where you put your hands and feet, especially in summer
when snakes are active. |
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Drive slowly and stop often to enjoy the scenery without accident.
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Be alert to bees, including Africanized honey bees,
around water sources such as palm oases and your car’s air
cooling system. |
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