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  Joshua Tree, California -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
Joshua Tree is a (Click link for more info and facts about census-designated place) census-designated place located in (Click link for more info and facts about San Bernardino County, California) San Bernardino County, California.
Joshua Tree is located at 34°7'37" North, 116°19'7" West (34.126979, -116.318580).
Out of the total population, 31.5% of those under the age of 18 and 5.4% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/j/jo/joshua_tree,_california.htm   (456 words)

  
 Articles - Joshua tree   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
Joshua trees (Yucca brevifolia) are monocotyledonous trees found only in North America in the states of California, Arizona, Utah, and Nevada.
The trunk of a Joshua tree is made of thousands of small fibers and lacks annual growth rings, making it difficult to determine the tree's age.
Once they bloom, the trees are pollinated by the yucca moth, which spreads pollen while laying her eggs inside the flower.
www.awningz.com /articles/Joshua_tree   (344 words)

  
 California Guide - Joshua Tree National Park
Joshua Tree National Park is popular with the more thoughtful traveller - there is no spectacular central attraction as is the case with other Southwest parks, just many square miles of wild, unspoilt desert scenery.
The Joshuas are especially atmospheric and spooky at dusk, when their stark, irregular outlines seem almost menacing.
Joshua Tree, formerly a National Monument, was promoted to a National Park in 1994, along with Death Valley, and was extended by 230,000 acres, mainly remote mountainous regions at the south and east edges.
www.americansouthwest.net /california/joshua_tree/national_park.html   (449 words)

  
 Joshua Tree, California Vacation Rental Home - Yorba House
Joshua Tree is the high desert, a unique environment featuring unique plants species some of which are found no where else in the world.
The main draw is of course the desert itself, highlighted by the nearby Joshua Tree National Park.
Joshua Tree and Yucca Valley have wonderful artist and antique shops as well as interesting, quirky restaurants and of course, the Joshua tree Saloon, favorite of locals and visitors alike.
www.teklor.com /Joshua_Tree/yorbahouse.htm   (941 words)

  
 Joshua Tree National Park - California - Page One - OutdoorPlaces.Com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
Minerva Hoyt, a California resident, was troubled by the development and damage being done to the area and largely through her efforts Joshua Tree National Monument was formed in 1936.
They aren't really trees (they are related to lily's) and don't have trunks or produce rings so calculating their age is almost impossible.
The gnarled Joshua trees are special because of their dense white flowers that bloom from February to April and the key role they plan in providing homes to a number of desert birds, lizards, and insects.
www.outdoorplaces.com /Destination/USNP/cajostre   (719 words)

  
 Joshua Tree National Park (National Park Service)
Two deserts, two large ecosystems whose characteristics are determined primarily by elevation, come together at Joshua Tree National Park.
The higher, moister, and slightly cooler Mojave Desert is the special habitat of the Joshua tree.
In addition to Joshua tree forests, the western part of the park also includes some of the most interesting geologic displays found in California’s deserts.
www.nps.gov /jotr   (150 words)

  
 The Epoch Times | Featuring: California's Joshua Tree Park, a Quiet Getaway
Trees at Joshua Tree National Park, a popular getaway in the Southern California desert.
With rocks to climb, exotic trees to admire and silence to enjoy, Southern California’s Joshua Tree Park is an oasis for those seeking an easy getaway.
The Mojave is home to the park’s namesake, the Joshua tree, a type of lily dependent on well-timed rains and winter freeze.
english.epochtimes.com /news/4-12-26/25230.html   (609 words)

  
 California's Joshua Tree National Park
Joshua Tree National Park is best known for its boulders and sheer rock faces that provide excellent rock-climbing opportunities, particularly in winter when mild temperatures attract climbers retreating from the snowy Sierras.
It struck me that the Joshua trees, which dominate the landscape, do not huddle in groves, but stand independently, each staking its small claim to the desert's sparse life-giving nutrients.
Joshua Tree: The Tao of the desert: Lessons learned in Joshua Tree National Park
www.cyberwest.com /cw11/11adwst3.html   (1195 words)

  
 Joshua Tree Inn Bed and Breakfast Joshua Tree, California
The Joshua Tree Inn, built in 1950, is a Hacienda Style inn conveniently located just five miles from the grandeur of Joshua Tree National Park.
The Joshua Tree National Park is a popular destination for global adventurers of all types.
Joshua Tree is located on Highway 62 (29 Palms Hwy.) between Twentynine Palms and Yucca Valley, approximately 30 miles north of the I-10 and Palm Springs, California.
www.jtinn.com   (307 words)

  
 American Alpine Institute Program - Joshua Tree, California
Long-time winter retreat for the full-time climber, this 4000-foot-high desert is a veritable climber's playground with excellent southern California weather and countless granite boulders and outcroppings.
Yet for all the attraction of its rock, the big draw of Joshua Tree is the pleasant climate.
November through April, Joshua Tree is a rock climber's paradise except for a few weeks each mid-winter with convenient car camping sites located right underneath many climbs.
www.mtnguide.com /ProgramDetail.asp?program=60   (319 words)

  
 Joshua Tree National Park - DesertUSA
Within the boundaries of eastern California's Joshua Tree National Park, the Sonoran and Mojave deserts meet.
In the higher, Mojave portion of the park, a forest of strange Joshua Trees and a number of unique rock formations called Inselbergs are protected.
Joshua Tree National Park is a wildlife refuge.
www.desertusa.com /jtree/jtmain.html   (675 words)

  
 California Vacation Rental #890 - Joshua Tree, California
Several lounging areas, hammocks, and fire pits are perfect for soaking up the sun, the stars, a good book or a glass of wine (It's rumored that a bottle has greeted a guest or two).
For those who love wildlife, our mature trees and other plant-life attract a host of twittering birds and scurrying critters - quail, doves, bats (the friendly kind), and roadrunners to name a few.
We're located less than a mile away from the boundary of Joshua Tree National Park, and our convenient location near the 62 Highway provides easy access to all nearby locations without sacrificing a sense of peaceful seclusion.
www.runawayrentals.com /usa/california/890.html   (330 words)

  
 find Joshua Tree Florists in Joshua Tree, California on find a florist.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
Some people in Joshua Tree may say that striving for perfection in a local Joshua Tree Thanksgiving Florists arrangement is an unrealistic expectation for this holiday but your Joshua Tree florist is always ready to deliver the perfect Florists arrangement in Joshua Tree.
Some Joshua Tree florists will offer a Joshua Tree wedding selection online others will have a way to contact them in Joshua Tree through their floral web site on find a florist, you can also just drive to their local Joshua Tree flower shop in Joshua Tree, CA to see their selection in person.
Teleflora’s local Joshua Tree florists in Joshua Tree, California can offer advice on the type of Joshua Tree sympathy arrangements that will be both a tasteful and appropriate way to express your condolences.
findaflorist.com /ca-california/florists/joshua-tree-florists.asp   (729 words)

  
 Land - For Sale By Owner - Joshua Tree California - Vacant-Land.net
The Joshua Tree National Park, which attracts about 1.5 million visitors a year, is on Yucca Valley's southern border.
Conveniently located within a short drive of many of Southern California's resort destinations, Yucca Valley residents have ready access to Palm Springs, the Colorado River recreation areas, the Big Bear mountain resorts and the Joshua Tree National Park.
The local Cahuilla have long referred to the tree as “hunuvat chiy’a” or “humwichawa;” both names are used by a few elders fluent in the language.
www.vacant-land.net /property.cfm?ID=4589   (419 words)

  
 Welcome to Joshua Tree, California
JOSHUA TREE NATIONAL PARK: This 800,000 acre desert park provides a spectacular contrast of scenery from two ecosystems - the Mojave Desert, which is the high desert home to the Joshua Tree and Fan Palm; and the Colorado Desert, a low desert that features an arid terrain with ocotillo and "jumping Cholla" cactus.
Enjoy hikes, explore remnants of the gold mining eras, rock climb, tour the Desert Queen Ranch (an early 1900 ranch), or camp in one of their nine campgrounds.
Joshua Tree National Park -phone, 760-367-5500, 74485 National Park Drive, Twentynine Palms.
www.theblendmagazine.com /Joshua_Tree   (222 words)

  
 Joshua Tree National Park Posters - Discount shopping Joshua Tree National Park posters
You can even buy your Joshua Tree National Park posters mounted and they will be permanently bounded to a 1/8" stabilized hardboard.
The surface is treated to protect against moisture, dust, dirt, fingerprints, and protects against UV comparable to standard glass.
For your convenience, we've gathered hundreds of "joshua tree national park posters" web sites and narrowed them down to the top 10.
travel.a2z-posters.com /c19131-joshua-tree-national-park.asp   (311 words)

  
 Joshua Tree Turtle and Tortoise Rescue
According to the California Department of Fish and Game guidelines, it is unlawful to release a tortoise back into the wild after any length in captivity.
The Joshua Tree Tortoise Rescue's dedicated volunteers spend almost all their spare time in outreach programs teaching local residents - from pre-school children to seniors - not to handle or touch a desert tortoise they may find in their area.
The Joshua Tree Tortoise Rescue is a non-profit organization solely dependent on private funding for it's work.
www.desertgold.com /tort/tort.html   (830 words)

  
 Sheds.ByCityDirectory.info - Joshua Tree California Sheds   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
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 High Desert Inn Joshua Tree California
Continue on Hwy 62 to the next community of Joshua Tree as you come into town the High Desert Motel is on the left just before the first signal at Halley Road
We are the Gateway to Joshua Tree National Park, only 3 blocks from its west entrance.
Relax at the High Desert Inn Joshua Tree California on your next vacation or business trip.
www.anythingwisconsin.com /hotelinfo/84226.html   (642 words)

  
 Joshua Tree Inn Bed and Breakfast Joshua Tree, California
Gram had a special love for the Joshua Tree Inn and the beauty and stillness of the Joshua Tree National Monument.
Although Joshua Tree is a mere 2+ hour drive from Los Angeles, it is a world away from the everyday pressure and rush of the big city life.
They all sought the same sanctuary the Joshua Tree Inn offered then as it still does today.
www.joshuatreeinn.com /gram.html   (272 words)

  
 Joshua Tree, California Bed and Breakfast - Joshua Tree B&B from Pamela Lanier
Joshua Tree, California Bed and Breakfast - Joshua Tree B&B from Pamela Lanier
Search our database of Joshua Tree B&Bs and you'll find detailed listings, current rates, and special deals for bed and breakfasts in Joshua Tree, California.
Joshua Tree, CA Intimate pueblo-style hideaway with panoramic views overlooking surreal Joshua Tree National Park west gateway.
www.lanierbb.com /California/Joshua_Tree   (104 words)

  
 Joshua Tree California Real Estate, Homes, Property, Commercial
The e-Partner® Network invites you to explore the possibility of living in Joshua Tree.
If you are contemplating a move and need real estate assistance we can help you locate the home or other property that's just right for you.
The e-Partner® Network is currently seeking qualified sales associates and brokers to work with us in Joshua Tree.
www.joshuatreewebpage.com   (392 words)

  
 Joshua Tree, California - BootsnAll.com
I read in a guidebook that Gram Parsons had died at a motel in Joshua Tree, one that was still operating, but I wasn't thinking about it when I found a number on the Internet and called the Joshua Tree Inn.
Being only a few hours' drive (back in the day!) from LA, they all came out to "trip in the desert." My own experience in Joshua Tree did not require LSD to be pretty trippy.
Although there are several entrances to Joshua Tree National Park (the most popular being the one at Twentynine Palms), the West Entrance is just up the road from the JT Inn.
www.bootsnall.com /cgi-bin/gt/travelstories/na/apr02joshua.shtml   (1358 words)

  
 Joshua Tree National Park, Joshua Tree | MyTravelGuide.com
Joshua Tree National Park is immense, nearly 800,000 acres, and infinitely variable.
Joshua Tree National Park offers visitors endless opportunities for exploration and discovery.
Improve the Joshua Tree National Park listing by providing a photo, description or suggesting a correction.
www.mytravelguide.com /attractions/profile.jsp?objectid=73752105   (356 words)

  
 Orbitz: Hotel Details
Stay at the High Desert Motel while enjoying the beauty of the Joshua Tree National Park.
Joshua Tree is 140 miles east of Los Angeles.
High Desert Motel is about 8 miles from Yucca Valley and only 3 blocks from the west entrance of Joshua Tree National Par
www.orbitz.com /App/ViewSpecificHotelLP?masterId=80430   (453 words)

  
 Cheap flights to Joshua Tree, California - TripAdvisor
Our Joshua Tree hotels page presents hotels ranked by popularity - read traveler reviews and guidebooks.
TripAdvisor's Joshua Tree restaurants page shows you the best local places to dine.
Visit our Joshua Tree forum page to ask questions and get advice about Joshua Tree travel.
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 Joshua Tree California
It may reflect conditions INSIDE the National Park, but it sure isn't a truthful, or accurate, representation of Joshua Tree 'Village', and you deserve to know what you'll be getting into if you move here.
While it may have been true a year or two ago, Joshua Tree no longer enjoys unchlorinated water - in fact, the water here is so nasty smelling/tasting, you either buy bottled water for drinking, or install a filter.
There are two distinct areas in Joshua Tree, excluding the actual National Park.
www.empirenet.com /~wildcard/joshua/joshua.htm   (1299 words)

  
 Joshua Tree, California Detailed Profile - travel and real estate info, jobs, hotels, hospitals, weather, schools, ...
Joshua Tree, California Detailed Profile - travel and real estate info, jobs, hotels, hospitals, weather, schools, crime,...
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 Find Used Cars: in Joshua Tree, California
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If you would like to narrow your search select a make in Joshua Tree, California and find all the used car listings closest to you.
You may choose from dealerships or private party sellers in Joshua Tree, California to find the car and service that fits your needs at AutoExtra.com.
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 California: Joshua Tree National Park
Although it is best known as an area for camping and staying in low-cost chain hotels, Joshua Tree National Park is gaining notoriety for its regional contemporary accommodations.
Situated close to the park in the communities of Joshua Tree and Twentynine Palms, the area's various nouveau lodgings span a wide range of styles and amenities.
Needless to say, there's more than enough options for lodging in the Joshua Tree National Park region and the World Wide Web can supply any potential visitor to the park with information on the accommodations which best suit their individual desires.
www.buzzle.com /editorials/11-16-2000-1464.asp   (579 words)

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