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Joshua Tree, United States
Joshua Tree National Park straddles the boundary between the higher Mojave Desert and the lower Colorado Desert. The park's namesake Joshua trees, actually a species of yucca, create an alien forest alongside massive granite boulder formations that draw rock climbers from around the world. The park covers 1,235 square miles and has some of the darkest night skies in southern California.
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The park has no water sources — bring all the water you need. The western half (Mojave) has the Joshua trees; the eastern half (Colorado) is lower, hotter desert.
October through May. Spring wildflower blooms occur in March and April. Summer temperatures exceed 110°F.