Though known for its trees, this desert park is also popular for its diverse recreational activities.
In Short
Comprised of the Colorado and Mojave deserts, this enormous 800,000-acre park features two desert ecosystems to explore, as well as five oases. The wetter Mojave is the habitat of the famous namesake trees, which twist like the surrounding rock formations. The Colorado provides a natural garden of cacti and bush. Daytime activities include trail hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding and rock climbing. Campers should remember their binoculars for nighttime stargazing.
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