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Continue reading →: Creepy Joshua Tree: Yucca ManThe story goes like this… On a dark desert night, a young Marine reports for duty at his scheduled post at a guard station at the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center in Twentynine Palms. It’s an uneventful shift… until just after midnight when a low growl rumbles from the…
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Continue reading →: Classic Joshua Tree Ghost Story: Revenge of the Haunted MineFrom 150 Things to See, Do & Love: Joshua Tree National Park… REVENGE OF THE HAUNTED MINE The late 1800s saw a gold rush in the Joshua Tree area, and pulling gold from mines was often a deadly pursuit. Miners risked their lives in dangerous underground conditions, and aboveground faced…
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Continue reading →: Classic Joshua Tree Ghost Story: The Lost ScoutFrom 150 Things to See, Do & Love: Joshua Tree National Park… THE LOST SCOUT Legend has it that in the late eighties a scout from Yucca Valley came to Joshua Tree for a day hike with his troop. This scout had a habit of daydreaming, getting distracted by the…
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Continue reading →: Classic Joshua Tree Ghost Story: The Bride in WhiteFrom 150 Things to See, Do & Love: Joshua Tree National Park… THE BRIDE IN WHITE @font-face {font-family:”Cambria Math”; panose-1:2 4 5 3 5 4 6 3 2 4; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:roman; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:-536870145 1107305727 0 0 415 0;}@font-face {font-family:Calibri; panose-1:2 15 5 2 2 2 4 3 2 4; mso-font-charset:0;…
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Continue reading →: Top 9 Camping Spots: Joshua Tree National Park1. Indian Cove Campground Area: Indian Cove & West Entrance Details: Reservation only. Open year-round, some sections close in summer. 101 sites. 13 group sites. Tent or small RV only. Picnic tables. Fire grates. No water. Primitive toilets. No dump station. Trash collection. 2. Black Rock Canyon Campground Area: Black…
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Continue reading →: 5 Easy Fall Hikes: Joshua Tree National ParkHiking in Joshua Tree National Park in the fall is an excellent way to experience the natural beauty and serenity of the park as the scorching summer heat give way to more pleasant autumn temperatures. Joshua Tree trails explore the park’s iconic plants, unusual rock formations, and captivating past, winding…
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Continue reading →: Secret Joshua Tree: Hidden Valley Nature TrailOverview: Hidden Valley Nature trail is a moderately easy 1-mile loop trail that slips through a secret passageway between rocks in central Joshua Tree National Park to explore a fascinating valley once used as a hideaway by thieves and bandits to stash stolen livestock. What Makes It Secret: In the…
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Continue reading →: Best Joshua Tree Nature TrailsJoshua Tree National Park’s nature trails offer visitors unparalleled access to the park’s unique biodiversity, spectacular desert landscape, geological wonders, and cultural history. These special interpretive trails span the park’s interior, from the northern Mojave Desert to the southern Colorado Desert, allowing park goers a convenient way to embrace Joshua…
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Continue reading →: Beat the September Heat in Joshua TreeLate summer is an especially boiling time in Southern California, and particularly in Joshua Tree National Park where temperatures can easily soar into the triple digits. Learn some handy tips to beat the heat and stay cool during your next park visit. 1. DRESS FOR SUCCESS. Choose lightweight, long-sleeve garments,…
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Continue reading →: Adventure to Arch Rock: Joshua Tree National ParkHighlights: Overview: Let your imagination run wild as your eyes feast upon a smorgasbord of boulders of all shapes and sizes on this hike to Arch Rock! Arch Rock Trail is an easy 1.4-mile (2.3 km) out-and-back hike with a small lollipop loop at the end which leads to famous…
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