Joshua Tree National Park, established in 1994, spans over 790,000 acres in Southern California, merging the Mojave and Colorado deserts. Named after the unique Joshua Trees (Yucca brevifolia) that dot its landscape, the park boasts dramatic desert scenery, rugged rock formations, and diverse ecosystems. Native Americans, including the Cahuilla, originally inhabited the area, leaving behind a legacy of petroglyphs and artifacts. The park’s striking terrain attracts hikers, rock climbers, and nature enthusiasts, offering breathtaking vistas, starry night skies, and an array of wildlife. Joshua Tree remains a symbol of the stark, yet captivating beauty of the American desert.