Explore! Joshua Tree National Park
Grubbs, Bruce
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AFalconGuide to Joshua Tree National Park will cover the fascinating geology and natural history of this desert park, focusing on exploring the desert by foot. As a world-class climbing destination, rock climbing will not be overlooked, nor will the abund
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AFalconGuide to Joshua Tree National Park will cover the fascinating geology and natural history of this desert park, focusing on exploring the desert by foot. As a world-class climbing destination, rock climbing will not be overlooked, nor will the abundance of wildflowers, a major park attraction.
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FalconGuides point the compass to the best spots to play, climb, hike, fish, and be. CNN.com
For more than twenty-five years, FalconGuide® has set the standard for outdoor recreation guidebooks. Written by top outdoors experts and enthusiasts, each guide invites you to experience the endless adventure and rugged beauty of the great outdoors.
From the hot Sonoran Desert in the east to the cooler Mojave Desert in the west, Joshua Tree National Park offers diverse landscapes, picturesque rock formations, and exciting opportunities for adventure. Explore ruins of a mining mill at Wonderland Ranch, discover panoramic views from Ryan Mountain, and hike or bike among some of the largest Joshua trees in the park at Upper Covington Flat. Explore! Joshua Tree National Park shows you all the best outdoor activities in the park. Look inside to find:
a fold-out color map of the park, complete with trails
where to camp, hike, bike, and drive
trail descriptions and accurate directions
local hazards and safety precautions
AUTHOR BIO
Bruce Grubbs is an avid camper, backpacker, hiker, mountain biker, and cross-country skier who has been exploring the American desert for more than thirty years. A professional outdoor writer and photographer, he has written nine previous FalconGuides, including Hiking Arizona, and his photographs have been published in Backpacker and other magazines. An active charter pilot, he lives in Flagstaff, Arizona.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction
How to use this Guide
Zero Impact
Make It a Safe Trip
Weather
Heat and dehydration
Hypothermia
Water purification
Old Mines
Cactus and Other Plant Hazards
Animal Hazards
Wildfires
History
Natives
Explorers
Miners and Ranchers
National Monument to National Park
Natural History
Why a Desert?
Geography and Geology
Two Deserts Meet
Sonoran - 1,000 to 3,000 feet
Mojave - 3,000 to 5,000 feet
Desert Adaptations
Plants
Animals
Joshua Tree National Park
Getting to the Park
Getting Around the Park
Visitor Centers and Amenities
Campgrounds and Picnic Areas
Scenic Drives
Desert Wildflowers
Stargazing
Bicycling the Park
Rockclimbing
Hiking Trails
Appendix A: For More Information
Appendix B: Resources
Index
About the Author
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MORE BOOK INFO
ISBN: 0762735430
ISBN(13-digit): 9780762735433
Dewey Decimal: 917.94/970454
Library of Congress: 2006026211
Book Publisher: Globe Pequot Pr
Language: ENG
No. of Pages: 99
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