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Ranger Programs: Joshua Tree National Park

Free guided walks and talks are offered February through May by park rangers and volunteers in Joshua Tree National Park. Programs explore the park's geology, ecology, history and how plants and animals have adapted to the desert environment. Activities include nature hikes on topics like the park's namesake Joshua trees and mining history. Evening programs are also provided at campground amphitheaters with presentations about the park's natural and cultural history. Participants are advised to arrive on time, bring water, sun protection, and appropriate clothing depending on the weather and time of day.

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Ranger Programs: Joshua Tree National Park

Free guided walks and talks are offered February through May by park rangers and volunteers in Joshua Tree National Park. Programs explore the park's geology, ecology, history and how plants and animals have adapted to the desert environment. Activities include nature hikes on topics like the park's namesake Joshua trees and mining history. Evening programs are also provided at campground amphitheaters with presentations about the park's natural and cultural history. Participants are advised to arrive on time, bring water, sun protection, and appropriate clothing depending on the weather and time of day.

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Joshua Tree National Park

Ranger Programs

February 1 - May 31, 2016


Discover Joshua Tree with free guided
walks, talks, and evening programs
given by park rangers and volunteers.
Learn how humans, wildlife, and
vegetation have adapted to survive
in the desert, and how geologic
forces have shaped this arid land.

Programs start promptly at the


times noted below, so arrive a few
minutes early to allow time for
parking. Children under age 16
must be accompanied by an adult.
Programs take place outdoors, but
may be canceled or moved inside

during inclement weather or if


there is a danger of lightning.
Please bring a hat, wear sunscreen,
and carry plenty of water with
you. For evening programs, bring
warm layers and a flashlight.

Program

Meeting
Location

Duration,
Distance

Footsteps of the Past Feb. 1 - May 15


Explore how humans have learned to
live in harmony with the desert.

Barker Dam parking area

1.5 hours
1 mi (1.6 km)

Joshua Tree Rocks! Feb. 1 - May 15


Examine the geology of this remarkable
area.

Skull Rock parking


area

1-1.5 hours
1 mi (1.6 km)

Mastodon Peak Hike Feb. 1 - May 15


Discover the early mining history of the
park.

Cottonwood Springs
parking lot

2 hours
3 mi (4.8 km)

Cottonwood Canyon Walk Feb.


1 - May 15
Explore Cottonwood Canyon on a
nature walk.

Mile Marker 33,


south of the
Cottonwood Visitor
Center; park in
roadside pullouts

Cholla Garden Chat Feb. 1 - May 15


Drop by for casual conversation with a
ranger. Bring your questions about the
Cholla Cactus Garden and the Pinto
Basin.

Cholla Cactus
Garden

drop-in

I Speak for the Trees Walk Feb.


1 - May 15
Take a walk with a ranger and discover
the parks namesake.

Cap Rock Nature


Trail

45 minutes
0.4 mi (0.6 km)

2:00
pm

Oasis Visitor Center

15-30 min

10:00
am

10:00
am

10:00
am

10:00
am

10:00 am

10:00 am

10:00 am

Joshua Tree Visitor


Center

15-30 min

10:00
am

10:00
am

10:00
am

10:00
am

10:00 am

10:00 am

10:00 am

Cottonwood Visitor
Center

15-30 min

2:00
pm

2:00
pm

2:00
pm

2:00
pm

2:00 pm

2:00 pm

2:00 pm

Desert Reflections Feb. 1 - May 15


Join a ranger for an interactive discussion about an issue facing the park.

Oasis Visitor Center

1 hour

11:00
am

11:00 am

2:00 pm

Oasis Walk Feb. 1 - May 15


Explore the history and ecology of a
desert oasis.

Oasis Visitor Center

1-1.5 hours
0.5 mi (0.8 km)

Jr. Ranger Discovery Walk Feb. 1 May 15


Especially for families with children! This
short hike will help kids on their way to
earning a Jr. Ranger badge.

Oasis Visitor Center

1-1.5 hours
0.5 mi (0.8 km)

Keys Ranch Tour Feb. 1 - May 15


Explore the colorful story and numerous
artifacts of this premier historical site.
Reservations are required.
Tickets must be purchased at least 24
hours in advance. You may purchase
tickets by phone at 760-367-5522, or
in person at the Joshua Tree and Oasis
Visitor Centers.
Adults (12 & up) $10; Senior Pass or
Access Pass holders $5; children ages
6-11 $5; children under 6 free.

Keys Ranch Gate

2:00
pm

2:00 pm

2:00 pm

Feb.-Apr.
8:00 pm;
May 9:00
pm

Feb.-Apr.
8:00 pm;
May 9:00
pm

Patio Talk Feb. 1 - May 15


Rangers choice! Learn about one of
many fascinating aspects
of the park.

Evening Program
Relax beneath the stars and enjoy
a presentation about the parks
fascinating natural or cultural history.
Check at a visitor center for topics.

45 minutes
1 mile (1.6 km)

1.5 hours
0.5 mi (0.8 km)

Su

Th

Sa

9:30 am

9:30 am

9:30 am

9:00 am

9:00
am

9:00 am
- 10:30
am

9:00 am
- 10:30
am

9:30 am

3:00
pm

11:00
am

10:00
am

Jumbo Rocks
Campground
Amphitheater
Feb. 1 - May 15

45 min

Cottonwood
Campground
Amphitheater
Feb. 1 - May 15

45 min

Feb.-Apr.
8:00 pm;
May 9:00
pm

Feb.-Apr.
8:00 pm;
May 9:00
pm

Black Rock Canyon


Nature Center
Feb. 1 - May 15

45 min

Feb.-Apr.
8:00 pm;
May 9:00
pm

Feb.-Apr.
8:00 pm;
May 9:00
pm

Feb.-April
8:00 pm

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