Extended Hours at Park Visitor Centers Starting on Friday, August 9, all three of Joshua Tree National Park’s Visitor Centers will have extended hours and will stay open until 10:00 p.m. to assist park visitors and provide information about the Perseid meteor shower. Road Closures Starting on the…
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Twentynine Palms is an ideal destination for stargazing — especially come summer. Bordering Joshua Tree National Park and home to the park's North Entrance, Twentynine Palms is an essential stop on any astronomer's itinerary and a mesmerizing place to ponder at the celestial heavens. Certified as an…
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In May 2022, Joshua Tree National Park proudly opened their new Visitor Center in downtown 29 Palms, in the newly completed Freedom Plaza. Made possible through partnership with the City of Twentynine Palms, Joshua Tree National Park’s traditionally associated Native American communities, Joshua…
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Sustainable recreation and protection of cultural and natural resources have been significant issues for Joshua Tree National Park even before its designation as a national monument in 1936. In fact, Minvera Hoyt was motivated to preserve the area out of concern that increased automobile use was…
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